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One of our family’s favorites, sweet corn, is in season from June to October. While we spent the summer in Japan, I received a lot of recipe requests for Corn Potage and Japanese Corn Soup. As soon as I returned, I quickly refined my original recipe so I could share this late, late-summer soup with you. As the nights are starting to make a subtle shift with a touch of cool air, this Japanese Corn Potage or Corn Soup would be the coziest way to savor the deliciousness of the last of the season’s produce....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 4 cups very thinly sliced peeled apples...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 eggs 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups assorted fresh berries Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In 9-inch glass pie plate, melt butter in oven; brush butter over bottom and side of pie plate. In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with wire whisk or hand beater. Beat in flour, milk and salt just until mixed (do not overbeat)....

Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 cup mixed nuts 1 cup bite-size pretzels 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces 6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside....

Preparation Sitting pretty: That’ll be you, once you’ve freshened up a classic sling chair with this quick-sew secret. An 18-inch-wide table runner is exactly the right width to replace the seat—and these crisp options conveniently come by the yard, according to Living’s style editor at large Naomi deMañana, who envisioned this idea. What’s more, linen table runners can be used in other summer accessories, furnishings, and everything else necessary to outfit your patio for the summer....

Walking into any fruit theme cafe (fruit parlor in Japanese), basement food halls of department stores, or convenience stores in Japan, you would probably encounter this slightly outlandish, vibrantly colored sandwich called Fruit Sandwich or Fruit Sando (フルーツサンド). Slices of Japanese milk bread anchored by fresh-cut fruits set in whipped cream. Odd as it may seem, once you give the sandwich a try, you’d know instantly why it is so popular in Japan and you wondered why you have never thought of this combo before!...

Ingredients 10- to 12-pound turkey, thawed if frozen Salt and pepper, if desired 1 large onion, cut into eighths 2 small lemons, cut into fourths Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme Preparation If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox. Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat. Rub cavity of turkey with salt and pepper; place onion and lemons in cavity....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 4 center-cut pork loin chops Salt and pepper to taste, if desired 1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring 3/4 cup uncooked Arborio or other short-grain white rice 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup canned pumpkin 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton) 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Melt margarine in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper....

March means we are ready to spring forward – with positive thoughts and fresh-brewed matcha latte! So this month, we’ve partnered with Japanese Green Tea Company to give away their premium matcha Japanese Powdered Green Tea (1.8oz) to 3 lucky winners of Just One Cookbook. Look forward to treating yourself with a bright green and earthy cup of matcha? Enter for your chance to win this giveaway! About Japanese Green Tea Company Japanese Green Tea Company sells authentic, healthy Japanese Matcha & Green Tea harvested from sugarcane soil....

Ingredients 12 uncooked lasagna noodles 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained 8 to 10 medium green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 3 cups finely shredded Mexican-style Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend (12 oz)...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (16 oz) 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth 8 oz spaghetti pasta, broken in half (from 16-oz box) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel from 1 large lemon...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (1/2 inch thick), trimmed of fat 1 1/2 cups fresh baby carrots 1 medium red onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 cups frozen whole green beans Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups chopped pepperoni (about 6 ounces) 1 cup chopped Italian plum tomatoes (about 3 medium) 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded 6-cheese Italian cheese blend 1 (15-oz.) can pizza sauce Preparation Cook pasta shells to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled Granny Smith apples (about 3/4 lb) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening; lightly flour....

Pumpkin Pancakes- If you like pancakes but want something with more flavor, these pumpkin pancakes are a winner! Easy to make and loaded with so much flavor from the pumpkin puree and spices. Serve the pancakes charcuterie style with toppings if you are having guests. How to make Pancakes- Dry ingredients– In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients; the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice.Wet ingredients– Mix the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and milk....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 4 teaspoons red food color 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bag (11 oz) white vanilla baking chips (about 2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until creamy....

Preparation Silver millinery flowers, leaves, and berriesFloral tapeSilver cordName-tag clip art PaperGlue Gather the flowers, leaves, and berries into a small boutonniere.Wrap the stems with floral tape. Cover the tape with silver cord and tie. Download and customize the name-tag clip art. Print and cut out the name-tags. Fold a strip in half over each boutonniere stem and glue. Assorted flowers and leaves, from $2.50; tinseltrading.com. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved 10 maraschino cherries without stems, drained 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Preparation Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and melted butter; spread evenly in bottom of slow cooker. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar mixture, cutting as needed to fit in one layer....

Ingredients 3/4 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup) 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped (2 oz) 1/4 cup ketchup 1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1 baguette French bread, cut into 56 thin slices Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pepperoni, ketchup and pizza sauce....

Preparation Have you heard of San Marzano tomatoes? They’re considered the Ferrari or Prada of canned tomato varieties, and loyalists say they are well worth the higher price tag compared to other canned Italian tomatoes or domestically produced canned tomatoes. Recently there has been some controversy about this famed Italian food product, so we set out to find out why San Marzano tomatoes are so beloved and whether or no they are actually as good as fans believe....