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Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 package (6 oz) white chocolate baking bars, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks 1 jar (3 oz) macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, or mix with spoon....

Preparation After you’ve baked your holiday confections, use them to make delicious gift assortments for family and friends, like these packages Martha and her mother, Martha Kostyra, created for icebox cookies. They look delightful simply slipped inside labeled cellophane envelopes, but for a sturdier container, use a small box lined first with a layer of colorful glassine and then with parchment. Sort and pile the cookies by kind so that you can see clearly what you’ve got to work with....

Ingredients 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ French onion soup 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese (2 oz) 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 2 slices (1/2-inch-thick) French bread, toasted Preparation In small saucepan, heat soup over medium-high heat until hot, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine cheeses; mix well. Set oven control to broil. To serve, place 2 ovenproof bowls on cookie sheet for easier handling. Ladle soup into bowls....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef boneless chuck roast, trimmed of fat 1 1/2 pounds pork boneless shoulder roast, trimmed of fat 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 15 sandwich buns, split Preparation Cut beef and pork into 3-inch pieces....

Ingredients 2 bags (1 lb each) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 2 large onions, chopped (about 2 cups) 5 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Fresh orange slices, quartered, if desired Fresh Italian parsley, if desired Preparation Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 12 ounces smoked salmon or trout, skinned and boned 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 4 teaspoons prepared horseradish 4 teaspoons finely chopped green onions Crackers, if desired Preparation Place salmon, cream cheese and horseradish in food processor. Cover and process 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth. Stir in green onions. Spoon salmon mixture into serving bowl; serve with crackers. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days....

Ingredients 2 medium spaghetti squash (3 lb each) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard seed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup chopped peeled fresh beets 2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Cut squash in half; remove seeds and fibers....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 1/2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 1 cup bite-size cheese crackers 1 cup bite-size pretzel twists 1/2 cup salted peanuts 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1/2 package (1-oz size) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons) Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts. In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated....

Teriyaki Steak rolls or Beef Rolls (牛肉巻き) are staples in Japanese home cooking and bento recipes. As thinly sliced beef and pork are essential for authentic Japanese cooking, we stuff and roll up various ingredients to make delicious steak rolls. What Can We Stuff into Steak Rolls? Well, pretty much anything! Today’s steak rolls are stuffed with carrots and French green beans (haricots verts). In case you don’t like my choices, here are other suggestions I have....

Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4) 1 box Betty Crocker™ Chicken Helper™ jambalaya 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups hot water 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with onion and pepper, undrained 1/2 lb sliced fully cooked Polish or kielbasa sausage, if desired 2 tablespoons peanut butter Preparation Cut chicken into strips, about 2x1/4 inch. In 3- to 4-quart saucepan, stir chicken and chicken seasoning (from jambalaya mix) until chicken is evenly coated; stir in oil....

If there’s one kitchen gadget that I cannot stop raving about ever since it came into our lives, it would be the Instant Pot (and this is NOT a sponsored post). But, just in case you’re not familiar, today’s post will give you an overview & a roundup of delicious recipes you can cook with this amazing appliance. What is an Instant Pot? It is an intelligent, 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker....

Preparation Editable design from Something Turquoise 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock in your choice of color Martha Stewart Crafts All Over the Page Punch Martha Stewart Crafts Scoring Board Martha Stewart Crafts All-Purpose Scissors Martha Stewart Crafts Doily Lace Trim Double-Edge Punch Download the editable design. Add each of your table numbers to it, and then print them onto cardstock. (Note: There are three to a sheet.) Using the circle punch, cut a circle in the middle of each tag....

Ingredients 2 eggs 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light strawberries ’n bananas yogurt 8 slices (1 inch thick) French bread Strawberry slices Preparation In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and 1 container yogurt until well blended. Spray griddle or skillet with cooking spray; heat griddle to 375°F or skillet over medium heat. Dip bread slices in milk mixture, coating both sides. Place on griddle. Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Love to cook more Japanese food at home but not sure where to start? In this pantry meal guide, you’ll find 28 delicious and easy Japanese recipes that are affordable and pantry-friendly. These favorite home-cooked dishes include curry udon, onigiri rice balls, donburi rice bowls, soba salad, and more. I’ve also included tips, ideas, and resources on how to optimize your ingredients. Whether you’re a home cook or a college student, you’ll be empowered with the know-how by the end of the post....

Ingredients 1 acorn squash (1 1/2 to 2 lb) 2 tablespoons chopped dates or raisins 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons no-trans-fat vegetable oil spread Preparation Pierce squash with knife in several places to allow steam to escape. Place on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave uncovered about 5 minutes or until squash feels warm to the touch. Cut in half; remove seeds. In shallow microwavable dish, place squash halves, cut sides down....

Preparation Have you ever wondered how to create or repair leather items without using an industrial sewing machine? Here, I’ll show you how to make beautiful leather pieces using a manual saddle stitch technique. You will need the right tools, so be sure to stock up before getting started. If you want to delve deeper and learn more about hand-sewing leather, start by reading Al Stohlman’s book The Art of Hand Sewing Leather....

If you have been following my blog for a while, you probably know how much I love Korokke (コロッケ), Japanese croquette. It’s always my first and last homemade meal that I request from my mom whenever I visit my home in Japan. I have shared my mom’s Korokke recipe on the blog (here) and it’s one of the most popular recipes on Just One Cookbook. Throughout the year, I’ve been requested by many readers if they could bake Korokke instead of deep-frying....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 eggs 8 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled Fresh raspberries or strawberries, if desired 1 package (6 oz) white chocolate baking bars, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 275°F. Lightly grease bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Preparation Elopements have lost some of their mystery. Where the word “elopement” previously referred to a couple (often young) stealing away into the night to secretly get hitched, it now has an alternate meaning: having a very small wedding that isn’t a secret and which includes a few of the couple’s closest friends and family. The elopement could take place anywhere, from a local courthouse to a luxury resort in the Caribbean....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 large head cauliflower Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, salt, garlic and chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until garlic is completely soft. Set aside. In stockpot or Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat....