Preparation Design of your choice from biodiversitylibrary.comPaperSmall plateGlue Download, print, and cut out the designs of your choice.Brush the glue onto the surface of the dish, place the paper on top. Brush on another layer of glue and let dry. Bird and egg designs, free, biodiversitylibrary.com; “Frank” salad plate, $3, cb2.com; “strip” platter, $38, mudaustralia.com. Related Video
This is the BEST recipe for a quick banana cake. The softest banana cake loaded with bananas with a cream cheese frosting. This will before your favorite coffee cake to enjoy for breakfast with a cup of hot tea or coffee! How to Make Banana Bread- In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.Beat eggs and sugars until fluffy.Add the oil, sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 eggs 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, using wire whisk, beat melted butter, grated orange peel, orange juice and eggs....
Preparation Historically, the top tier of the wedding cake was saved to be eaten on the day of your first child’s christening, but that tradition began when it was typical for a couple to welcome a child within a year of tying the knot. Over time, the tradition evolved, and the top tier of the wedding cake is generally saved to be eaten on your first wedding anniversary as a way to re-live the special event....
A typical Japanese meal consists of one main dish of meat or seafood with rice and miso soup, complemented by several side dishes. Today’s recipe is a sweet and tangy Japanese Cucumber Salad with Crab (きゅうりとワカメと蟹の酢の物) that goes well with any dinner meal. This easy salad happens to be one of the side dishes that I prepare regularly. A Classic Japanese Cucumber Salad for Your Everyday Meal In Japan, this type of side dish or salad is called Sunomono (酢の物), which translated to “vinegar food”....
On August 9, 1945, Nagasaki experienced one of the most devastating events in human history when an atomic bomb exploded above its sky. 150,000 people were killed or wounded. The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Peace Park, and Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall were built to commemorate this tragic event. It was a difficult and emotional visit for our family to the Atomic Bomb Museum and the surrounding parks. Nevertheless, it’s important to educate our children so they learn the paramount need for world peace....
Also, let’s learn how to cook the drumsticks using different methods. CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS- I love cooking with chicken drumsticks because they are so easy to make and so versatile. These drumsticks are perfectly seasoned then baked until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and have so much flavor. INGREDIENTS- All you need for this recipe is chicken drumsticks plus some staple kitchen seasonings, let’s go. Chicken drumsticks – pick out drumsticks that are uniform in size for even cooking....
It’s not hard to love the classic Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino. Made with plenty of olive oil, garlic, and red chili pepper, the dish is unbelievably simple yet so good. Today I want to share the Japanese take on this classic pasta with the use of a Japanese herb – shiso leaves, instead of Italian parsley. This Shiso Garlic Pasta (青じそペペロンチーノ) is already a common dish in Japan, but not so much outside of the country....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 oz) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk and half-and-half until blended. Cook and stir over medium heat until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir constantly with wire whisk until chips are melted and mixture is smooth....
Ingredients 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup hot water 3 turkey thighs (2 1/2 to 3 lb), skin removed 3 medium potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 8 pieces each 6 medium carrots, cut into 2 1/2x1/2x1/2-inch sticks Preparation In medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce and water. Layer turkey, potatoes and carrots in 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour sauce mixture over top. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours....
Ingredients 8 slices uncooked bacon, cut into small pieces 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 large) 1 cup barbecue sauce 3/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic dark beer 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; drain....
Just like Kit Kat, you can find an astonishing array of ice cream flavors in Japan. From matcha green tea to black sesame to Azuki sweet red bean, the choices are distinctively unique and Japanese. So why not flavoring the summer treat with our most important pantry staple – soy sauce? Yes! Soy sauce. It is yet a mainstream flavor where you can find everywhere in Japan, but soy sauce makers and specialty shops have been surprising their visitors with the intriguing combo....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup 1 tablespoon water Betty Crocker™ yellow sugar Orange nonpareils Betty Crocker™ chocolate candy sprinkles 24 miniature chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 14 tablespoons cold shortening 7 to 9 tablespoons ice-cold water 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, if desired 2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces rhubarb 2 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture forms coarse crumbs the size of small peas....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, diced (4 1/2 cups) 1 medium pear, peeled, diced (1 cup) 2 cans (14 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth Chopped fresh thyme, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat....
Eating tempura at home is a treat in our house. Since deep frying requires my full attention and I cannot help my children with their activities during this time, we only get to eat tempura on special occasion. When I do make tempura for dinner, my children always request for Tempura Bento for their lunch box the next day. On previous day, we had: Shrimp Tempura, and Vegetable Tempura for dinner....
Preparation Our founder is an expert at helping people live better—whether it’s through a delicious recipe or a helpful tip on how to elevate your home, Martha knows how to make everyday life just a little bit brighter. One way she does this is through her line of CBD products, which combines a variety of flavors developed by the multi-hyphenate herself with CBD derived from 100 percent United States natural hemp....
Preparation Don’t you love learning a new gardening trick? We do, too—and that’s especially true when the trick can be applied to our much admired and labored over tomato plants. The must-learn gardening method we’re about to share with you is called the Florida Weave. Sure, the name sounds like a shawl, but this tomato technique is actually an effective trellising system that is easy to install, allows air to circulate between plants (thus reducing disease), holds plants upright and off the ground (also reducing disease and critters), and is quicker than tying each plant to one stake....
Ingredients 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz) 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 lb bulk mild Italian turkey sausage 1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with foil....
As we are getting close to the end of the Tokyo Travel Series, we’ll cover Asakusa in this post. We actually shared our family’s visit to Asakusa a few years ago and it’s about time for an update. If you are interested in the rest of our Tokyo series, the link to the travel guides are below. Shinjuku 新宿 Meiji Jingu 明治神宮 Harajuku and Omotesando 原宿・表参道 Shibuya 渋谷 Roppongi 六本木ヒルズ Tokyo Tower (update) 東京タワー Ginza 銀座 Imperial East Garden 皇居東御苑 Akihabara 秋葉原 Ueno 上野 Kappabashi かっぱ橋道具街 Tokyo Dome City 東京ドームシティー Asakusa (update) 浅草 Tokyo Sky Tree (update) 東京スカイツリー Odaiba お台場...
