When we travel as a family in Japan, we try to taste the most iconic food in the area that we’re visiting. Over our two very fun days in Nagoya this past summer, we got to try some of the most famous Nagoya food. Of course, it would be impossible to try everything Nagoya is known for, but we tried to squeeze in what we can in two short days....
Ingredients 1 bag (16 ounces) brown lentils, sorted and rinsed 2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, diced (1 cup) 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained 12 ounces smoked turkey kielbasa, cut lengthwise into fourths, then sliced 1/3 cup uncooked barley 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve beef broth 3 1/2 cups water Dijon mustard, if desired Prepared horseradish, if desired Preparation Mix lentils, onions, carrots, tomatoes, kielbasa and barley in 4-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Make cake batter as directed on box. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, pour melted butter. Pour in cake batter (do not stir). Add cherry pie filling, pouring into center....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 12 oz bag), thawed 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup 2 1/2 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (8 ounces)...
Preparation Everyone wants to age gracefully—and we know how to do it. Follow along with Live Well for beauty tips, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes to make as the years go by. Together, they’ll make aging simple, which gives you more time to embrace each moment. It’s no secret that your nutritional needs change as you age: What keeps a newborn healthy is not the same for a toddler or a teen—but it may come as a surprise that your diet should continue to change long after childhood....
Preparation If you’re starting to plan your rehearsal dinner, then you’ve probably given at least some thought to the guest list. Some invites are easy-immediate family members and the bridal party are obvious attendees, but what about your bridesmaids’ plus-ones? Or your brother’s new girlfriend? Etiquette dictates that all out-of-town guests should be invited to this pre-wedding party, but what if more than half of your big-day attendees are traveling for the ceremony and reception?...
Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 6 tablespoons cold butter or margarine 1 egg 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 jar (4.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 12 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup crumbled packaged precooked bacon (from 2.1-oz package) 3/4 cup Alfredo pasta sauce Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick mix and Italian seasoning....
Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 6 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1 large bunch romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups) 1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves 1 cup crumbled blue or Gorgonzola cheese (4 oz) 1 cup walnut halves, toasted 2 red apples, cut into bite-size pieces...
Preparation This year has been something else. If you find yourself Googling “wellness retreats” or clutching your healing crystals or meditation pillow, you’re not alone. In fact, the frenetic pace and constant news alerts of our time inspired Ellen O’Neill, director of strategic design intelligence at Benjamin Moore, and her team of color and design experts to land on the brand’s highly anticipated color of the year: Metropolitan AF-690, a stylish gray with cool undertones, (a win for neutrals!...
Love sushi, but feel intimated by the idea of making sushi at home? Don’t be! As a Japanese home cook, I’m here to assure you that everyone can make solid, beautiful sushi in their own kitchen. And oftentimes, it requires just a few ingredients and basic techniques. You’ll only get better with practice! More reasons to make sushi at home? It’s easy and a lot cheaper than eating at sushi restaurants....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F) 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) regular active dry yeast 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Party Rainbow Chip Cake Mix 2 1/2 to 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup of butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons rainbow candy sprinkles 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting Additional rainbow candy sprinkles...
Ingredients 1 box (4.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ loaded baked potatoes 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1 3/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, if desired 2 cups cooked cubed chicken 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, stir sauce mix, water, milk and butter with whisk until blended. Stir in potatoes and basil. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (18 ounces) brown gravy 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into eighths 1 bag (8 ounces) baby-cut carrots (about 30) 1 package (8 ounces) whole mushrooms Preparation Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with seasoned salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1/3 cup blueberry preserves 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar Preparation In small bowl, mix all ingredients with whisk until well blended. Brush glaze over ham during last 45 minutes of baking. Related Video
Ingredients 1 package regular active dry yeast 2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F) 4 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour 3/4 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 24 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together yeast and warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup sour cream 1 can (11 ounces) vacuum-packed whole kernel corn or whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count) 10 slices (1 ounce each) deli fully cooked ham Cilantro sprig, if desired Preparation Mix cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and corn....
Preparation While you may love her for her classic recipes, crafty projects, and party-planning expertise, there’s nothing Martha loves more than getting fan mail from you, our dedicated readers! In fact, inside her Bedford home, she has a special room just for your letters of love and, well, other these tokens of admiration-some of which you’ll have to see to believe. “I have a whole big studio filled with artwork from fans-of me, my dogs-from needle point to glitter,” Martha told TODAY....
It’s that time of year again, that is gift-giving holiday season! Mr. JOC and I often shop online to avoid traffic on the streets and madness in the stores. I used to prefer to touch and feel the products before I buy anything, but the convenience and free returns of online shopping has won me over. So today, I’ve compiled a list of our all-time favorite gifts. Whether you are shopping for family, coworkers, friends, or yourself, I highly recommend these items as they have been used/bought/gifted myself personally....
Once you start making Japanese dishes, you will realize you are left with used kombu from making homemade dashi (Japanese soup stock), Mentsuyu (noodle soup base) or Ponzu Sauce. Don’t throw these leftover kombu pieces away! We’ll make them into delicious Simmered Kombu called Kombu Tsukudani. What’s Kombu Tsukudani? Tsukudani (佃煮) is seafood/fish, shellfish, meat, seaweed, or vegetable that has been simmered in sweet and savory sauce (typically with soy sauce, sugar, mirin) for a long time....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese or 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 egg 1 cup finely chopped pecans 2 cups white candy melts, coating wafers or white vanilla baking chips (12 oz) Edible orange glitter, if desired...
