It is my desire to shine a spotlight on Japanese home cooking because there is a whole universe to discover. Many of the dishes are not served outside of Japan, but they are well-deserving on your everyday dinner. Today’s recipe, Okara (おから) or Unohana (卯の花), is a classic Japanese home cooked dish that I really enjoy. Made with a colorful mix of vegetables, it’s humble yet really tasty and so-good-for you!...
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 4 large pears, peeled and sliced (4 cups) 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....
Preparation First of all, it is completely legit to go store-bought for the sides. If you’re fortunate enough to have a China-German-Japan-Greek-Korea-town near you, have fun with a different carb like rice crackers, naan, and the like. And don’t forget that leftover pizza, cut into little squares and toasted is always a good option. When choosing your pairings consider: Is it going with the soup? Try a crusty sourdough for dipping in chowder or a corn chip for scooping up black bean soup....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups sliced zucchini 1 sweet onion, halved lengthwise, sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 (8-oz.) pkg. fresh whole mushrooms 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth 3/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 475°F. In small bowl, combine oil, rosemary, salt and pepper; mix well....
Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 small narrow sweet potatoes, quartered lengthwise (about 3/4 lb) 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin strips 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed 1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs Sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired...
Ingredients 3 medium apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup molasses 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups apple cider 2 tablespoons butter Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Preparation I really knew nothing about this unusual plant until I purchased Skylands, my home on Mount Desert Island in Maine, in 1997. I hadn’t noticed branches of it in flower arrangements or examples of it in friends’ yards or gardens. One day, as I was getting my house ready for a big dinner party with the help of colleagues Kevin Sharkey and Kevin Burger, I asked Kevin Sharkey to cut flowers from the garden for his huge arrangements, and Kevin Burger to pick up some additional stems of oriental lilies at a local farm....
Ingredients 6 cups water 3/4 cup strong ground coffee (such as French roast) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 8 whole cloves 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whipped cream topping in aerosol can, if desired Preparation Pour water into 10-cup coffeemaker. In filter basket, mix remaining ingredients except whipped cream. Brew coffee. Pour coffee into mugs. Top with whipped cream. Related Video
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 medium unpeeled red apple, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 2 tablespoons sugar, the milk, 2 tablespoons butter and egg until well blended....
Preparation If you feel like grocery shopping has become more of a chore recently, you’re not alone-new data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index shows that shoppers are less satisfied with their purchases and shopping experiences across the board. But a few major supermarket chains managed to impress shoppers more this year, and you’re already very familiar with one of them. The Index, which is composed of retail experts who work across different service industries measuring customer satisfaction in the United States, has new datat that shows a slight decline in satisfaction-about 1....
Preparation There’s a lot that goes into planning the wedding procession. You have to factor in timing, who will pair off with who, and, of course, how to best make your grand entrance. Another processional detail that absolutely can’t be overlooked? The music. To help you decide on the tune (or tunes!) that will play as your parents, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers, and-finally!-you down the aisle, we asked Apple Music to weigh in....
Ingredients 8 oz. (3 cups) uncooked rainbow rotini (spiral pasta) 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups milk 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded American cheese 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 oz. (1/4 cup) crumbled blue cheese Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cook rotini as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat....
Preparation Step away from the corned beef and cabbage. And the green beer. Even if you’re only Irish once a year, there are more delicious and traditional ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. “No, not so much,” said Clodagh Mckenna, chef, restaurant owner, and cookbook author, when asked if corned beef and cabbage are eaten on St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. “Slow-cooked beef stews or lamb stews are probably the most popular, served with colcannon, which is butter mashed potatoes with cabbage folded through, it’s real Irish soul food....
Preparation There’s a ton going on the morning of your wedding-there’s hair to be styled, faux lashes to be applied, and you’re just so excited! We get it. But it’s important to make time for your morning meal, especially if you’re planning to sip on pre-ceremony mimosas with your ‘maids. “Breakfast is always important,” stresses California-based certified nutritionist Cara Clark, “but on this day in particular it’s especially key to set the stage for a long day....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained 1...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 1/4 cups eggnog 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 egg whites 4 cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries 1 1/3 cups water 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 2 boxes (6-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 3 cups eggnog 3 cups milk 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/2 cup pomegranate arils Powdered sugar for sprinkling...
Preparation Everyone loves a surprise under the Christmas tree. But a surprise in the pine? Not so much. Unfortunately, if you opt for a live tree, there is always the possibility that you’ll find bugs living on its branches. This is because many insects tend to feed on or overwinter in pine trees, says Michael Skvarla, the assistant research professor of arthropod identification at Penn State University. The good news is that Christmas tree bugs are rare....
Watching the Colorado flood unfolding on the news this past week, it reminds us how fragile our lives can be and things we treasure in life could be gone in a split second. I typically share little thoughts here and there in my recipe posts but once in a while I like to pull myself away from the digital world and just ponder a bit. As some of my readers know, I’ve been pretty sleep deprived for the past two years....
Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced small 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 3 cups water 1 package (3 ounces) chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 2 medium stalks bok choy (with leaves), cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon sesame oil, if desired Preparation Heat water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Break block of noodles (reserve seasoning packet). Stir noodles, chicken, bok choy and carrot into water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally....
