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Preparation Embroidery with ribbons instead of floss, yarn, or thread creates designs with a distinctive three-dimensional quality. One of the many charms of this method is that the stitches, though simple, appear to be elaborate. As the silky strands are tugged through the fabric they twist and fold, resulting in lifelike petals, stems, and leaves. This translates into a technique that works particularly well for rendering flowers and vegetation. Keep the stitching loose for a soft, crinkled effect or pull the ribbon tight to produce sleek, straight lines....

Ingredients 1 round (16 oz) Brie cheese 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups raw pecans 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 small to medium red apples, chopped Crackers or toasted bread, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 10- to 12-inch round pie plate or baking dish with shortening or cooking spray. Place round of Brie in middle of pie plate....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Vegetable oil 1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces) Slivered almonds, toasted, if desired Crackers, if desired Preparation Mix cranberries, sugar, vinegar, water, gingerroot, cinnamon and cloves in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup chopped unpeeled apple 3/4 cup caramel topping Frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 medium apple, sliced, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and the butter. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (3 medium) 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches. Mix carrots, sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl with spoon....

I’m really excited to share this recipe Chicken Spring Rolls with you. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect if you are looking for a light snack or appetizer to enjoy during beautiful spring and summer weather. With plentiful vegetable ingredients, these spring rolls taste fresh and crisp as you bite into them. The sesame sauce that goes along with the spring rolls is my favorite part of this recipe. So delectable!...

This delicious chicken teriyaki stir fry can be on the table in just 20 minutes. Serve over white rice for a complete meal. If you LOVE Asian-inspired dishes try our popular Chicken Lo Mein or the easy Ground Beef Stir Fry. TERIYAKI CHICKEN- This flavor-packed chicken teriyaki recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner idea! Chicken pan sauteed until crispy and tender then tossed in our homemade teriyaki sauce and served over a bed of rice and a side of broccoli....

Ingredients 1 bag (1 1/4 pounds) refrigerated shredded hash browns 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-pound bag), thawed 12 eggs 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 ounces) 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Pat hash browns in bottom of baking dish....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation To make Cookie Pancake Mix, mix Bisquick mix, baking powder, cinnamon and brown sugar in medium bowl. In clean quart jar, add oats, followed by Bisquick mixture, and then fresh cranberries....

The weather has been really nice in the Bay Area and my children want to play outside in the park and go biking. My already-busy life has turned into super-hectic life and I find myself struggling to find time to do everything. When I am too busy to make a full bento for my son’s lunch, I sometimes make this Cute Octopus Sausage Bento because it’s super quick and fun!...

Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges (about 3 cups) 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 5 cups) 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup rice vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation In large glass serving bowl, mix tomatoes, cucumbers and onion. In small bowl, mix all remaining ingredients until blended. Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables; toss to mix....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 dried bay leaf 2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian-style plum tomatoes, undrained 2 cans (14 ounces each) vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth 1 1/2 pounds assorted fish fillets (such as bass, cod, haddock, ocean perch or red snapper), cut into 2-inch pieces...

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 small onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled, diced 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 lb Betty Crocker™ fresh russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 medium) 6 cups milk 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules 1 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 lb cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, cut in half Preparation In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and carrots in butter about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup molasses 1 cup sugar 1 cup canola oil 2 eggs 1 cup boiling water 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 cup whipping cream 4 pasteurized egg yolks* 1/4 cup sugar Whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon and salt; set aside....

Gochugaru is sun-dried Korean chili pepper flakes/powder. It is a quintessential pantry item for Korean cooking, used for making gochujang, kimchi, and jjigae. The spice level of these hot pepper flakes varies from mild to hot. Other names include Korean chili powder, Korean chili flakes, and red pepper flakes. What Does It Taste It’s mildly spicy, with a slightly sweet and smokey flavor. Varieties You can find two varieties of gochugaru: flakes and powder....

Preparation Planning your wedding dessert menu can be a difficult task, as you may not be sure about the type of sweet treats to share with your guests. Is a wedding cake enough, or do you need to put out a full spread of small bites? This question becomes even more difficult to answer when you have guests with food allergies on the guest list, as you’ll definitely want to make sure that everyone has a delicious dessert they can enjoy....

Welcome back to JOC Cooking Challenge! This is our third challenge since we launched the event back early this year. I hope you had fun making Mosaic Sushi in March and Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) in June/July. What is JOC Cooking Challenge It’s a quarterly online event on Just One Cookbook where I share a new recipe for you to make at home, and in return, you just need to snap a picture of the final dish and share it with us!...

Kamaboko (蒲鉾, かまぼこ), or Japanese fish cake, is a processed seafood product eaten in Japanese cuisine. It consists of pureed white fish paste (surimi すり身) that’s steamed, grilled, or fried until cooked and firm. Eat as is, cut into a beautiful pattern, or use it as a garnish. What Is Kamaboko Kamaboko is Japanese fish cake consisting of surimi paste (white fish). Surimi may contain a blend of cod, Golden threadfin bream, gnomefish, grunt fish, lizardfish, and Japanese bluefish....

Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon drop candies 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Additional powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Crush lemon drops in food processor or blender. In large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, the lemon peel and lemon extract with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon....

Once in a while, you may spot western-looking dishes on Just One Cookbook and wonder why they are on a Japanese food blog. You might be surprised that there are a lot of popular western-style dishes we enjoy in Japan, like this casserole. Creamy and buttery Macaroni Gratin (マカロニグラタン) was my favorite dish growing up. Macaroni Gratin – Japanese Version When I searched macaroni gratin in English online, I quickly realized that “macaroni gratin” looks quite different from what Japanese people would imagine....