It’s the Japanese plum (ume) season! I remember my grandma made plum wine or umeshu (梅酒) and stored it in the cool dark underground storage of her kitchen until they’re ready to be enjoyed. There were several big jars of umeshu from different years. This sweet alcohol drink was featured on the popular Japanese TV program called “Shinya Shokudo (深夜食堂)” or “Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories” which is available on Netflix....
Ingredients 24 graham cracker squares 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Arrange graham crackers in single layer in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Heat brown sugar and butter to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour sugar mixture over crackers; spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans....
Ingredients 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground gingerroot 6 green onions, sliced on the bias, white and green parts separated 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 lb) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 4 cups hot cooked white rice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed...
Ingredients 2 lb boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium parsnips (about 12 oz), peeled, chopped (about 2 cups) 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 1 cup dried apricots (6 oz) 1 cup pitted dried plums (6 oz 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)...
Ingredients 3 medium onions, sliced 2 jars (4.5 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained 3-pound beef boneless rump roast 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1 envelope onion-mushroom soup mix (from 1.8-ounce package) 12 French rolls, split Preparation Place onions and mushrooms in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Top with beef roast. Pour broth over beef. Sprinkle soup mix (dry) over beef. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours....
Ingredients 4 oz (from 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1 cup marshmallow crème 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free strawberry yogurt 1/2 cup chopped strawberries 15 fresh strawberries, stems removed, cut lengthwise in half 30 pieces cut-up melon 30 grapes Preparation In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, marshmallow crème, yogurt and strawberries with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve dip with fruit....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup diced yellow onions 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic sweet corn 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups cooked white rice 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)...
Preparation Knitting is a technique that has been around for hundreds of years, which we know based on things like scraps of knitted socks found in Egypt and the paperwork for knitting-related patents. In today’s modern era of the internet, social media, and smart devices, it should come as little surprise that knitters have also developed mobile apps that allow them to carry their knitting journals with them no matter where they go....
Preparation Frozen peas are so ubiquitous—and easy to use—that it’s easy to overlook the springtime wonder of fresh peas straight from the pod. But not all peas are taken from their pods to eat as some pods are actually edible. To make things more confusing for the average home cook , some peas can be eaten raw while others should be cooked. Here, we outline the differences between English peas, sugar snap peas, snow peas, and pea shoots—in other words, peas aplenty....
Ingredients 12 slices process American cheese (about 8 oz) 8 slices white or whole wheat bread 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened Preparation Place 3 slices cheese on each of 4 slices bread. Top with remaining bread slices. Spread 2 teaspoons butter over each top slice of bread. Place sandwiches, butter sides down, in skillet. Spread remaining butter over top slices of bread. Cook uncovered over medium heat about 5 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown....
Ingredients 3 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 lb ground venison 1/4 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 2 cups milk 1 cup hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni Chopped pickles, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, as desired Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl. Increase heat to medium-high. Add venison to bacon drippings in skillet....
Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups fresh or Cascadian Farm® frozen organic blueberries (thawed and drained) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water...
Ingredients 4 beef tenderloin steaks, 1 inch thick (about 4 oz each) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 oz) Preparation Set oven control to broil. Place steaks on rack in broiler pan. Brush both sides of steaks with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup buttermilk 5 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon sugar 2 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper....
Ingredients 3/4 cup root beer 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Preparation In small bowl, beat all ingredients with whisk. Brush over ham the last 45 minutes of baking. Related Video
Preparation By the time the big day arrives, there are a few menswear-related tasks that you should master, from pinning a boutonnière to successfully knotting a tie. Another skill to practice? Folding a pocket square. And while the process is arguably less complicated than looping a bow tie, there are several ways to arrange these colorful textiles—which is why you should test out a bunch before choosing your preferred style. Ahead, four different ways, including the winged puff, three point, one point, and flat methods, to fold a pocket square for your groom or groomsmen....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 lb boneless beef sirloin, trimmed of fat, cut into thin bite-size strips 1 can (6 oz) Italian-style tomato paste 1 cup Progresso™ beef broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 bag (1 lb) frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, thawed, drained 1 1/3 cups water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 cup Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes Preparation In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 3 pounds sweet potatoes or yams 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt Coconut, toasted, if desired Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Peel sweet potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add sweet potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer about 12 minutes or until almost tender; drain. Mix butter and salt....
Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup basil pesto 16 slices crusty Italian bread 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 8 slices cooked turkey (3/4 lb) 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 3 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced 8 slices (1 oz each) Fontina or provolone cheese Preparation In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and pesto. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Turn bread slices butter sides down; spread other sides with 1 tablespoon pesto mixture each....
As spring approaches, Japan turns into a shade of pink. It is a time of renewal of life and beauty, and we celebrate this turn of the season with cherry blossom viewing (or Hanami in Japanese). A tradition dated back as early as the 8th century. During the cherry blossom viewing, the Japanese also enjoy different types of wagashi (traditional confectionery) including Hanami Dango (花見団子). What is Hanami Dango? Hanami (花見) means flower viewing (of cherry blossom), and during this season, many people go out for strolls through the magnificent columns of the flowering trees....
