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Anko (餡子,あんこ), or (餡, あん), is a sweet red bean paste made from azuki beans. It’s one of the essential ingredients for wagashi. It’s also loaded with nutrients, such as fiber, folate, protein, vitamins, and minerals. What Is Anko (Red Bean Paste) Anko, or red bean paste, is used in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean desserts. It’s made by boiling azuki beans/adzuki beans with sugar and a pinch of salt. The Japanese use the sweetened paste in many traditional Japanese sweets, such as Daifuku Mochi, Dango, Dorayaki, Taiyaki, Manju, Zenzai, and Anpan....

Ingredients 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup walnut pieces 3 tablespoons no-trans-fat vegetable oil spread stick or butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups dried or freeze-dried apples, coarsely chopped if necessary 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips (2 oz) 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and walnuts....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped unpeeled apples 3 cups Cascadian Farm® frozen organic harvest berries, thawed 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces 1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, gently toss apples, berries, sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1/4 cup strawberry fruit spread 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy rainbow chip frosting Small strawberries, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups; lightly spray paper cups with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (6 oz) 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & cheese sauce 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), drained, sliced 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (15 oz) garlic Alfredo pasta sauce Preparation Heat oven 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3 medium baking apples, peeled, cut into eighths 1 teaspoon powdered sugar 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom of 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on high speed 1 minute....

Preparation Years ago, I developed a mild obsession with buttermilk biscuits—not eating them, but baking them. I was charmed by stories of Southern cooks who baked biscuits from memory rather than from recipes, their experienced hands knowing just when the butter was cut to the right-size to produce the proper flake and how much buttermilk would bring the dough together, down to the last drop. After reading about Edna Lewis, I decided that I, too, wanted to bake the most tender, lofty, light-as-air biscuits from scratch....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 egg white 1 tablespoon soy sauce 10 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 chicken thighs) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 bunch broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups) 6 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias (2/3 cup) 2 cups cooked white rice...

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 4 eggs 2 cans (6 oz each) boneless skinless salmon, drained, flaked 1 cup shredded Havarti or Swiss cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, sour cream, dill weed and eggs with wire whisk until blended. Gently stir in salmon and cheese....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons boiling water 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons cold butter 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1/4 to 1/3 cup caramel butterscotch or fleur de sel caramel topping Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups Bisquick mix and 1/4 cup softened butter with fork until crumbly....

Preparation “His Cigars” clip art, or the design of your choice Paper Scissors Pencil Tape Unfinished wooden box measuring 8 3/8 inches x 8 1/8 inches x 1 7/8 inches Permanent marker Gloves Muslin cloth Martha Stewart Crafts wood stain in Chestnut Felt cloth Martha Stewart Crafts glittering glue “Special occasions” cigar labels clip art (optional) 8.5 inches x 11 inches label sheet (or sticker paper) for cigar labels 6 cigars of your choice “Groom card” clip art (optional) 8....

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Ingredients 8 oz. (4 cups) uncooked medium egg noodles 1 lb. lean ground beef 12 oz. small fresh whole mushrooms, halved (3 1/2 cups) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (1.0 to 1.3-oz.) pkg. beef or pork gravy mix 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 cups water 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray....

Preparation Don’t forget to hang the real Old Glory. The star-spangled American flag is most commonly flown on holidays such as Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veteran’s Day, but it can be flown from sunrise to sunset on any day of the year. When not on display, it should be respectfully folded into a triangular shape. This triangle is emblematic of the three-cornered hats worn by Colonial soldiers in the Revolutionary War....

Preparation One of the most anticipated holiday traditions of the season is choosing your annual Christmas tree. The evergreen serves as the focal point for the rest of your joyful décor, so selecting an option that looks great in your home is no small feat. But this is just half the battle—the next step is getting your tree into its stand, where it’ll be on full display until the end of the season....

Ingredients 2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 1/2 medium) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz) 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/2 cups milk 3 eggs, beaten 1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked soba (buckwheat) noodles 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound uncooked medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot 1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half 8 ounces green beans, cut in half 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cornstarch...

Nothing more special than the holidays at the end of the year. We have a huge family and though we are unable to frequently get everyone under one roof, we still manage to around the holidays. I love trying all the different foods that everyone brings. All the hustle and bustle with preparation is so exciting. The kids are usually off of school and that means we bake together!. I love having them help me in the kitchen with holiday preparation....

Ingredients 1 box (14.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water 1 egg 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced pears 1 can (15.75 oz) lemon pie filling 2 cups whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir gingerbread mix, water and egg with fork until blended. Stir vigorously about 2 minutes until well mixed....

Preparation Marble is a beautiful surface for counters and tabletops. But because it is quite soft and porous, marble can easily be stained, scratched, and chipped. To help prevent staining, marble surfaces are often coated with protective sealers. Depending on use, these coatings should be reapplied every year or two. Regular cleanings should be as gentle as possible. Dust the surface once or twice a week with a soft cloth. Wash the marble periodically with a cloth dampened with warm water, and, if necessary, a bit of mild dishwashing liquid....