One of the activities we did in Fukuoka was stopping by the Hakata Port Tower and taking in the city view. There is a newer and taller seaside tower (Fukuoka Tower), but we decided to go to Hakata Port Tower instead because it was much closer to Hakata ward. Another bonus is it’s FREE! The Hakata Port Tower was completed in 1964 and designed by the same architect as Tokyo Tower....
Ingredients 3 cans (18 oz each) Progresso™ Rich & Hearty chicken corn chowder 2 cups gluten-free or non self-basted chicken cubed chicken 2 cans (4 oz) diced green chilies, undrained 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin Gluten-free shredded Cheddar cheese Chopped tomato Diced avocado Chopped fresh cilantro Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat soup, chicken, chiles, beans, chili powder and cumin to boiling, stirring occasionally....
Do you like Shrimp Tempura and Ebi Fry and wonder why the shrimps are so straight? How do we make this signature shape? It’s very easy to do! I’ll show you how to do it in the step by step tutorial here. Shrimp Tempura Ebi Fry Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for our free newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates! And stay in touch with me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram....
Ingredients 1/2 lb fully cooked bratwurst (about 3), cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 1/3 cups drained sauerkraut (from 14-oz can) 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Sprinkle bratwurst, sauerkraut and cheese in pie plate. In small bowl, stir remaining ingredients until blended....
Growing up in Japan, one of my dreams was visiting Europe one day. My grandparents used to visit quite often and told me about places they’ve visited. When I was attending college in the US, I always went back to Japan to see my family during the summer/winter breaks so I didn’t have the chance to visit other places. Then life got really busy with job, marriage, and children. Fast forward 20 years, I finally got to visit England this past spring with my family!...
Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice 1/2 cup uncooked regular brown rice 2 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 3 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups grated raw carrots (medium grate) 4 large eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup canola or vegetable oil 8 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained 3 cups powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened...
Ingredients 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 3 tablespoons Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 3 tablespoons steak sauce 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 2 2/3 cups water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk 2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/4 cup cold butter 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cold 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, well-softened 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....
Serve this with graham cracks and fruit for the perfect dessert recipe, so fun to bring to gatherings. Dips don’t have to only be savory! Dessert dips are so delicious and such a great idea especially when having guests. So, try our classic Fruit Dip or our Nutella Fruit Dip. SMORES DIP- This dip is so easy to make! The melted chocolate combined with the gooey marshmallows gives you the ultimate smores taste....
Do you eat fish regularly in your diet? Living in the US, while the options of fish are somewhat limited compared to Japan, I try to incorporate fish routinely in our family meals. Fish provides high-quality protein and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, so I am glad that my children enjoy eating them. Among the different choices, they love mackerel, salmon, and hamachi kama best. Today I’ll show you delicious Salmon Kasuzuke (鮭の粕漬け) recipe – a traditional Japanese method of cooking fish....
There are many activities to do around Shinjuku in Tokyo and one of the fun spots our family would recommend for visitors is the Samurai Museum. To be honest, we were hesitant to go since it totally looks like a tourist trap. However, it turned out to be really educational and interesting and we had a blast there. Ready to check out it? Where is the Samurai Museum Unlike other “typical” Tokyo museums occupying grand buildings by famous architects, the Samurai Museum is located inside a non-descript small commercial building....
Ingredients 7 cups small cauliflowerets (about 1 1/2 lb) 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/3 cups uncooked small pasta shells (about 8 oz) 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup diced cooked extra-lean ham 2 slices (1 oz each) whole wheat bread, torn into quarters...
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 cups Alfredo pasta sauce 2 or 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (19 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini 3 cups baby spinach Grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1/2 cup water 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red pepper, seeds removed, diced 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 cup corn frozen kernels Juice of 1 small lime 1...
Ingredients 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup milk 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 3 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped (1/3 cup) 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1 can (14.75 oz) cream style sweet corn...
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla, if desired Preparation Brush griddle or skillet with vegetable oil, or spray with cooking spray. Heat griddle to 350°F, or heat skillet over medium-low heat. In medium bowl, stir all ingredients with whisk or fork until blended. For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle....
Preparation Let’s face it, you’ve already stalked that baker and his or her gorgeous cakes, and know off the cuff how many followers your favorite florist has. The attraction probably happened a long, long time ago when you started researching some of the most sought-after vendors, maybe before you were even engaged … Bottom line is, when you know, you know, and usually before you get down to logistics and budget, you know in your heart of hearts who you would like to bake your cake, create your wedding bouquet, and make your dress....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon light corn syrup Sugared orange peel, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray or lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets....
Preparation Warm breezes, colorful flowers, and those amazingly long days that seem to never end are just a few of the reasons to love summertime. With sunsets as late as 8:30 p.m. and twilight lasting until 9:00 p.m., there can be plenty of confusion as you try to set a timeline for your summer wedding. If you’re not sure how to make the calculations, or what to take into consideration, here are some basic questions to get you started planning your wedding-day timeline....
