Homemade sauces are the secret to delicious Japanese foods at home. And in our opinion, the truly good sauce is not only versatile, but it also takes only a few pantry ingredients to make. These 6 Japanese sauces are the ones that you will need in rotation. Use them as dressings, dipping sauces, marinade proteins, flavor your steamed vegetables, and so much more. Learn how to make them all!...
Preparation Preparing for your wedding is a huge time commitment. Between booking vendors and choosing every element of the décor, couples typically spend hours working out the details of their ceremony and reception. Luckily, the bride and groom don’t have to take on all of that responsibility alone. Whether you’re both swamped at work, overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions you need to make, or simply think a professional can weed through the options better than you can, hiring a wedding planner can help make the process much easier and more enjoyable....
Preparation New York newlyweds Casey DeBois and Ross Mopsick consider their dog, Tuck, to be a member of the family, so when it came time for their Montauk celebration, it was a no-brainer that he would walk down the aisle as one of their ring bearers. The GoPro strapped to the pooch’s back, however, took including their four-legged friend one step further. “We’ve always joked about seeing the world through a dog’s eyes and thought how cool it would be to capture the whole ceremony from his perspective,” Casey says....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Preparation Brush griddle or skillet with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray; heat griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat. In medium bowl, beat Bisquick mix, milk and eggs with wire whisk or fork until well blended. Pour 1/2 cup batter into plastic squeeze bottle with narrow opening to use for making letters. Drizzle batter from squeeze bottle onto hot griddle to form a letter....
Preparation Although appliqué probably has roots in the practical need to patch holes, it has long been celebrated in textile design for its decorative possibilities. And it’s no wonder: The two-dimensional surface of appliquéd pieces are pleasing to the eye and variable in texture, inspiring you to consider small patches of material in new ways. With a name that derives from the French appliquer (“to apply”), the technique involves placing shapes that have been cut from one fabric onto another fabric background to create a picture or pattern....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired 1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix 2 packages (9 oz each) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 1 cup sliced almonds...
Ingredients 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (from 12-oz box) 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed 1 package (1 oz) ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 package (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain...
Ingredients 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 1/4 cup chai latte-flavored international instant coffee mix (from 9.7-oz container) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon chai latte-flavored international instant coffee mix (from 9.7-oz container) Ground cinnamon, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 cup powdered sugar Hershey's® Kisses® Brand mint or candy cane flavored candies Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour, baking cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with whisk until well mixed....
Ingredients 5 whole cloves 1 slice orange 2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 1 stick cinnamon 3 tea bags red zesty herbal tea flavored with hibiscus, rose hips and lemongrass 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice Fresh fruit, if desired Thin almond wafer cookies, if desired Preparation Insert cloves into peel of orange slice. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, sugar, cinnamon and orange slice to boiling, stirring occasionally....
Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup Swiss almond cold-pack cheese food (from 8-oz container) 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce Sliced almonds, if desired Assorted crackers Preparation In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except cranberry sauce, almonds and crackers with electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth. Line 2-cup mold with plastic wrap....
Ingredients 3 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg, separated, yolk reserved for brownie batter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box Reserved egg yolk 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cups organic chicken broth 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions (white part only) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups half-and-half 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 lb fresh lump crabmeat or 2 packages (6 oz each) pasteurized refrigerated lump crabmeat...
Japanese curry (also known as Curry Rice/Kare Raisu/カレーライス) is the ultimate comfort dish. It is the staple meal for many Japanese households because it’s so easy to make at home. The convenience comes from the readily made Japanese Curry Sauce Mix or curry roux (カレールー), which allows you to cook up the stew-like curry consisting of meat & vegetables in the shortest time. What is Japanese Curry Roux? The curry roux in block form was first introduced by S&B Foods in 1956....
Ingredients 2 lb beef stew meat 2 tablespoons garam masala 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh gingerroot 4 cups 1-inch diced peeled russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb) 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar...
Ingredients 28 slices (1/4 inch thick) baguette French bread (from 12-oz loaf, 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter) Olive oil cooking spray 1/2 lb bulk hot Italian sausage 2/3 cup Alfredo pasta sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....
Coffee Jelly (コーヒーゼリー) is a popular Japanese dessert and a true summertime delight! If you’re all for caffeinated desserts, you will fall in love with the mild sweetness and the big coffee flavor it offers. Top this gelatin dessert with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or a spoonful of half and half, oh my, you’d be in heaven! What is Coffee Jelly? To put it simply, coffee jelly is gelatinized coffee....
Ingredients 6 medium-large sweet potatoes (3 lb) 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup real maple syrup 1 teaspoon grated orange peel Juice of 1 medium orange 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh rosemary sprig, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place sweet potatoes on cookie sheet; prick several times with fork. Bake 1 hour or until very tender. Let stand 15 minutes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop pulp into large bowl....
Preparation From mashed to au gratin, potatoes are one of the most versatile and beloved vegetables. Even when they’re the side dish, they somehow manage to be the star of the show. And Martha Stewart’s recipe for smashed potatoes is no exception—this delicious dish is guaranteed to be a smash at the dinner table. The potatoes are easy to make, pair well with everything from meat to fish to chicken, and can be dressed up in a flash with just two extra-special ingredients....
A good meal is always best served with a side dish like this cauliflower recipe, or creamy asparagus or even our Asian inspired roasted vegetables! roasted cauliflower- It’s so easy to oven roast cauliflower. All you really need to roast cauliflower in the oven is some oil or butter and seasoning, toss and bake. This recipe takes plain cauliflower and adds a spin to it. The cauliflower florets are dredged in butter and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb seasoned mixture giving the vegetable crispiness and adding so much flavor....
