Many Japanese home meals are centered on eggs. We love our ramen eggs (eggs marinated in soy sauce mixture), tamagoyaki (omelette grilled in a special pan), onsen tamago (poached eggs in hot spring temperature), egg tofu, and more. Here’s another amazing thing to do with eggs: use as a brilliant garnish to bring life and vibrancy to a dish. Like these golden ribbons of egg crepe called Kinshi Tamago (錦糸卵)!...
Ingredients 12 slices bacon 1 tablespoon butter 4 slices onion (from 1 medium onion) 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts, toasted* 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup firm butter or margarine 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts, toasted* 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup 1 egg About 2 tablespoons milk Additional milk Preparation Heat oven to 400°F (375°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet)....
Soups are ideal for serving nutrient-dense foods that nourish our bodies. That is why the Japanese drink a warm bowl of miso soup almost every single day. There are many versions of miso soup one can make at home, but this Miso Soup with Yuzu Kosho is everything my family and I desire for dinner at home. Simmered in a dashi broth, it’s deliciously layered with pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, sweet cabbage, carrots, leek, and tofu, and lightly spiced with a very special condiment – yuzu kosho....
Ingredients 1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped 1/2 cup evaporated milk (from 12-oz can) 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bag (11.5 or 12 oz) semisweet chocolate chunks (2 cups) 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups; spray paper cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, sugar and eggs just until dry ingredients are moistened. In small bowl, mix peanut butter and vanilla just until blended; stir in chocolate chips....
Ingredients 2 3/4 to 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package regular or quick active dry yeast 1 cup water 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin slices 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin slices 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces), if desired 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup Libby’s™ 100% Pure Pumpkin (from 15 oz can) 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce 24 Hershey’s Rolos® chocolates, unwrapped, quartered 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce Coarse sea salt, if desired...
Ingredients 12 eggs 3 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz envelope) 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped chives Preparation In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, place eggs in single layer. Add enough water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat to boiling. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place eggs in bowl of ice water; let stand 10 minutes....
Preparation To create this Italian specialty, let herbs sit out until they are bone dry, add a few snips to an empty bottle, pour in olive oil, cork, and seal with clip art. Fresh rosemary (1 to 3 sprigs per bottle)Olive oil (such as Divina extra-virgin olive oil; buy it in large tins for a more economical purchase)Bottle (such as Specialty Bottle 8.5-oz “Boston” glass bottle with cork, $2 each)Full-sheet self-adhesive sticker paperCraft knifeMetal ruler...
Ingredients 2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained, chopped 1 cup chopped green onions 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves or dill weed 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 lb round loaf unsliced 100% whole wheat bread Preparation Cook spinach as directed on boxes; cool....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup water 3 eggs 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup chocolate-flavored syrup 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons chocolate-flavored syrup 20 Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped and cut in half Preparation Spray a 5- to 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, eggs, 1/2 cup peanut butter and the butter with electric mixer on low 30 speed seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl....
Ingredients 1/2 cup diced onion 3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon sesame seed Preparation In small bowl, mix onion, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, sesame oil and garlic. Set aside. Place chicken in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Pour honey mixture evenly over chicken....
Preparation After a three-month engagement, retired soccer star (and Olympic medalist) Abby Wambach and her fiancée, Christian blogger and author Glennon Doyle Melton, have tied the knot! The pair said “I do” in a ceremony Sunday, and if the photos they shared on Instagram are any indicator, the event was absolutely unforgettable. THE CUTEST CELEBRITY MESSAGES FROM MOTHER’S DAY The newlyweds, who first confirmed they were dating in November 2016 and shared the news of their engagement (and pics of their gorgeous engagement rings), didn’t wait to post a few snapshots from the big day....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard (17x12 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Red string licorice M&M’s® minis chocolate candies red and blue 2 red gumdrop stars 3 small candy stars 6 soft red round candies 1 tube (0....
Before the strawberry season is over, I have two more strawberry recipes, including this one, to share with you. It’s been so difficult to decide what two recipes to share every week. I have several recipes that I cooked and photographed but haven’t had the time to edit or write to make them into a post. Hopefully, when both of my children go to school for the whole day, I can post my recipes more frequently (but that will not happen for another 2 years…)....
Ingredients 4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inch), any flavor 1 cup Roasted Red Pepper Dip* 3 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves 2 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked smoked turkey (from deli) Preparation Spread each tortilla evenly with dip. Arrange spinach leaves evenly over dip to within 1 inch of top edge. Top with single layer of tomato slices. Evenly layer turkey slices over tomatoes....
Ingredients 12 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating or almond bark, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup salted peanuts Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 2-quart saucepan, melt candy coating over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in chow mein noodles and peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Let stand until set. Store in refrigerator. Related Video
I’m incredibly thankful that you’re on this journey with me. Thank you for letting me share my recipes and making my life more meaningful every day. To express my gratitude, I want to give away some of the products I love using and eating. Please read the giveaway rules and details below. ALL the winners will receive my eCookbook: Essential Japanese Recipes. First Winner Second Winner Third Winner Next 10 Winners & All Winners...
This wrapped chicken pairs well with Baked Jalapenos and our Smoked Salmon Appetizers as party starters! bacon-wrapped chicken: Chicken is by far my favorite protein to cook with. The possibilities are endless and it’s usually so easy to work with and not much can go wrong. Chicken wrapped in bacon then coated in a delicious seasoning and baked. The chicken becomes so juicy and tender and the bacon so crispy and the brown sugar mixture caramelizes and is a party in your mouth....
