Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup) 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 cups uncooked short-grain Arborio rice 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup) 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 cup) 4 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves...
I can’t believe I’m already back in Japan and I still haven’t finished writing about my trip last summer. I’ll try my best to share this year’s trip before a year goes by. Hokkaido (北海道) is a special place for my mom as she has many close friends there, and last summer on the way to visit Hakodate (函館), we got to explore more of Sapporo (札幌), the capital of Hokkaido and the forth-largest city in Japan by population....
Ingredients 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ German Chocolate Cake Mix 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tub (15.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Coconut Pecan Frosting 3 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Lightly grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In medium bowl, mix butter and cake mix with fork until crumbly; reserve 1 cup....
Ingredients 3- to 3 1/2-lb boneless pork loin roast 1/2 cup orange marmalade 3 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 lb Brussels sprouts, cut in half if large 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. On rack in shallow roasting pan, place pork....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee crystals 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking cocoa 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts (filberts) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup white baking chips 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 350°F). In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat....
Preparation There’s nothing like a good theme, especially when you’re choosing one for a pre-wedding party. A theme we’re loving for just about any event? Elevated ’90s décor. And there’s no better way to show off such a fun subject than to weave it into your celebration’s tabletop design. To prove just how versatile (and pretty) a ’90s-themed party can be, we asked Chris Hessney of Hessney & Co. to help us create a throwback tablescape and some next-level blooms....
As the temperature and humidity soar in Japan in the late summer, I just want to eat cold noodle dishes like cold soba or cold udon. But when it gets extra hot, all I can think about is the flavorful, rainbow color of toppings on a bowl of cold ramen called Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華). Today, I’m sharing a hiyashi chuka recipe with my favorite homemade soy sauce-based noodle dressing....
Preparation Here, in no particular order, is a quick lesson in kitchen science, a route to better tasting biscuits and other baked goods, and a handy tip in case you run out of baking powder and can’t get to the store to buy more. Making your own baking powder requires just two ingredients and takes a mere moment. Try it in a favorite recipe and see if you can taste the difference....
Preparation For many families, the car functions as a home away from home. Depending on the day, it’s a playground, restaurant, mobile office, and makeup studio all in one. Every now and then you’re probably struck by the urge to tidy up your vehicle, just in the same way you get that itch to deep clean your living room. Ahead, Jennifer Newman, editor-in-chief of Cars.com, and Leanne Stapf, COO of The Cleaning Authority, weigh-in on the best methods and tools to use when cleaning your car....
Preparation You’d be hard-pressed to find a flower more universally loved and timeless than the rose—especially come Valentine’s Day. “The first known paintings of roses were discovered in 1600 BC,” says floral designer Martha DeFlorio, founder of Made Floral. Roses are a staple in almost all of DeFlorio’s arrangements: Varieties with 100 petals per bloom are perfect to use for weddings and garden parties, she says, while those with 20 petals per bud are ideal for creating large-scale topiaries or flower walls....
Preparation What is this gnarly fruit? Buddha’s Hand is an extremely fragrant type of citron that’s divided into finger-like sections and only consists of rind – there’s no pulp, juice, or seeds. Also known as fingered citron, Buddha’s Hand is believed to have originated in India and been brought to China by Buddhist monks. The fruit has long been prized in East Asia because it symbolizes happiness and longevity, and it’s often given as an offering in temples and served during Lunar New Year....
Welcome to our very first JOC Cooking Challenge! I’m beyond excited to get started! If you missed our announcement last week about this new event on JOC, you can read this introduction post. 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!...
One of my favorite fall ingredients is kabocha (sometimes called kabocha squash or Japanese pumpkin). I have many kabocha recipes that I want to share with you, but let’s start with this delicious and easy Kabocha Salad. Watch How To Make Kabocha Salad Sweet golden kabocha salad with sliced cucumber, crispy bacon, combined with Japanese mayo. Kabocha Salad – The Japanese’s Fall Time Favorite Have you tried kabocha before? Kabocha has a dull-finished, deep green skin with an intense yellow-orange flesh....
Kombu (昆布) is a seaweed widely consumed in East Asia. Known for its excellent source of glutamate, an amino acid responsible for umami, it plays an indispensable role in Japanese cuisine. What is Kombu? Kombu belongs to the brown algae family. The Japanese use the seaweed by steeping it in water to extract the natural umami essence. This essence or dashi is the foundation of many Japanese dishes. It resembles deep olive-colored leaves and may be covered with white powder, also known as glutamic salt....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-lb bag) 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bag (28 oz) frozen potatoes O’Brien with peppers and onions, thawed 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain....
Preparation As most of you know, I live full-time on a farm in Westchester County, New York. As a “farmer,” I have concentrated my efforts on maintaining healthy, green fields for the horses and donkeys and for occasional visiting livestock to graze on daily. The woodlands on the property are being replanted for sound ecological considerations. Additionally, I’ve put in numerous trees and shrubs for shade and to beautify the landscape....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives 2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil (from 7-oz jar) 2 teaspoons oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes 1 small plum (Roma) tomato, finely chopped, drained 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon) 4 oz restaurant-style corn tortilla chips (about 30 chips) 1 package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese, finely crumbled Preparation In small bowl, mix olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oil, plum tomato and onion; set aside....
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter or margarine 5 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2/3 cup sour cream 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9-inch square pan. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter and 2 1/2 ounces of the chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 1 package (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 package (8 oz) toffee bits (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms....
Ingredients 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 3 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup raisins, chopped nuts or semisweet chocolate chips, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat all ingredients except oats, flour and raisins with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon....
