Preparation No one knows the provenance of cowboy cookies for sure, but it seems likely that they originated in a test kitchen. Cowboy cookies are essentially oatmeal cookies loaded with chocolate, coconut, pecans, and cinnamon. One of the first recipes for them was published in a 1948 Quaker Oats cookbook. Westerns were all the rage at the time, so the name would’ve been an apt way to make the recipe more appealing....
Nagasaki’s food is one of the most interesting in Japan. As one of the few ports opened to foreigners during Japan’s period of isolation, the diverse Nagasaki cuisine reflects a confluence of cultures. The ancient trading port was also the trailhead of Sugar Road in Japan, which in turn introduced the use of sugar to local cooking, and its influence greatly extended to the Japanese cuisine it is today. When we visited Nagasaki, we couldn’t wait to try all the iconic food it’s known for....
My kids love chicken wings, I mean, they LOOOOOVE them. My son usually eats them without making too much of a mess and he neatly wipes his hands before touching utensils. On the other hand, my daughter eats them as if they are her last meal. She never seems to notice the sticky mess on her face. Either way, I am happy to see them enjoying their food. So whenever I need to make a quick dinner, chicken wings are a no brainer....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 1 cup water Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard (18x14 inches), covered paper and plastic food wrap or foil 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Betty Crocker™ gel food color 19 milk chocolate candy drops or pieces, unwrapped Assorted round chocolate candies (candy-coated chocolate candies, miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits, coating wafers, chocolate chips)...
Preparation Everyone knows that condiments have expiration dates, but there is often confusion about whether mustard, ketchup, vinegar, and other sauces should be stored in the refrigerator or left at room temperature in the pantry. The answer varies depending on the condiment, so we turned to Argyris K. Magoulas at the Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education in the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service department for advice. The USDA offers recommendations for storing all kinds of food and beverages, including condiments....
Ingredients 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling, apple slices somewhat broken up 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, cut into small chunks 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup evaporated milk...
Ingredients 12 new potatoes, cut into fourths (1 1/2 pounds) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 bag (8 oz) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1 package (3.4 oz) fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 2 to 3 teaspoons red Thai curry paste (depends on how spicy you like it) 1 small onion, sliced 1 cup frozen peas 1 can (13 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced...
Preparation We sat down with Gordon Ramsay to get the inside scoop on his new Royal Doulton Union Street Café china collection, and not only did the world-renowned chef let us in on the inspiration for his new line, but he also gave us his best wedding and dinner party tips and the most essential items for every couple’s registry. And who better to take dinner party advice from than the master chef himself?...
The standard dashi, or Japanese soup stock, includes katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) or iriko/niboshi (anchovy). Therefore, you may have heard that “dashi is not vegan/vegetarian-friendly.” Well, that’s not entirely true, and we do use plant-based kombu dashi or shiitake dashi for many recipes. Today, I want to share this umami-rich Vegan Dashi (精進だし) made with both dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu. What is Vegan Dashi? Called Shojin Dashi (精進だし, 精進出汁), this plant-based Japanese soup stock is made with umami-rich kombu (edible dried kelp) and dried shiitake mushrooms....
Preparation Imagine a location with a built-in natural apothecary that has healing potions, healthy CO2 balanced air, and energy that is blooming with so much positivity you can actually feel it. Welcome to your home with healing plants. Adding plants can transform your abode from just a place to lay your head to a certified zen den for all things self-care. Especially when growing and surrounding yourself with certain medicinal plants in your indoor or outdoor garden....
Preparation You’ve done all the prep work and the big day is finally here: It’s the fourth Thursday of November and your family is gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving in just a few short hours. Hopefully you’ve already created a cooking schedule, so you know when everything needs to go in the oven or on the stovetop, and what needs to be made fresh or simply reheated. To help you further organize your schedule, we’re sharing a day-of game plan that’ll take you from wake-up to sit-down....
Preparation During the summer, you don’t want to lug around a giant leather tote – it’ll stick to you in the heat, and leather doesn’t fare well in sun or water, the summer’s ominpresent companions. What you need instead is a light cotton tote bag for just the bare necessities: sunblock, sunglasses, and maybe a ripe, juicy peach. It’ll be light on your shoulders, and the cotton will be machine-wash friendly (important for splattered tomato juice and grass stains)....
Ingredients 10 large collard green leaves 1 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 medium onions, sliced 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound fish fillets (catfish, tilapia, red snapper) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Wash collard green leaves. Cut off long stem at the base of each leaf; carefully shave the remaining thick stem. Chop leaves. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling....
We really like shrimp, or should I say we love shrimp! From the popular grilled shrimp, to the easy buttered sauteed shrimp, or even the copycat Bang Bang Shrimp. Fried shrimp recipe- This recipe is SO EASY to make resulting in the crispiest fried shrimp. This recipe tastes just like the shrimp you’d order at a restaurant but for a fraction of the price. Once you give the recipe a try and learn how easy it is to make the pan-fried shrimp at home, there will be no reason to order it out again....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules 1 cup water 1 box (15 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free Devil's Food Cake Mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 eggs 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules 1 tablespoon cool water 1 cup from 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Milk Chocolate Frosting 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed Chocolate-covered espresso beans, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....
Ingredients 1 box (19 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix 1 egg 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 60 Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place mini paper baking cup in each of 24 mini muffin cups. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, egg, butter and vanilla with spoon. Stir in peanut butter. Roll dough into 1-inch balls....
Preparation Have you mastered the seed stitch? Then it’s time to try a modified version, called the moss stitch. In knitting, the moss stitch is sometimes called the American moss stitch. That’s because seed stitch and British moss stitch are used interchangeably, and often result in confusion in how you read a knitting pattern. How do you tell the difference between them? Instead of alternating the pattern every row for the seed stitch, you work two rows of the same sequence of knits and purls before you alternate them for the moss stitch....
Preparation What goes up, as they say, must come down. And when it comes to Christmas trees, the “down” part can be plenty messy if you opt for a real evergreen. Before you start pulling down lights and shaking off needles, check out these expert tips for neatly cleaning up and taking down your Christmas tree. The first step to breaking down a tree is removing the ornaments. As you remove them, carefully wrap each one in tissue or packing paper, and place them in your storage box....
Steamed rice is an essential part of Japanese meal. If you don’t own a rice cooker but have an Instant Pot in your kitchen, you can definitely consider using this smart device to make rice for your Japanese dinner. Today we’ll go over how to make rice in an Instant Pot, along with some important tips that I’ve learned from my experiments. The 3 Dilemmas Before Making Rice with the Instant Pot Before I go straight to the Instant Pot Rice recipe, I want to tell you why it took me a long time to share this post....
