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Ingredients 3/4 cup butterscotch caramel topping (from 17-oz jar) 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter pecan cake mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt or coarse sea salt, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, mix topping and 1 tablespoon of the dry cake mix. In large bowl, stir together remaining dry cake mix, the butter and egg, using fork, until crumbly....

These delicious muffins are inspired by our popular Carrot Cake Recipe. CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES- You will not believe how delicious a dessert with carrots can be! These carrot cupcakes are packed with flavors, from the classic cupcake ingredients along with the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts! We really enjoy making this dessert for the holidays, parties, birthdays and even just a weekend treat! INGREDIENTS- Flour– Make sure to use good quality all-purpose flour, measure then sift!...

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup chocolate-flavored or regular peanut butter (from 14-oz jar) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups (about 12 oz) orange, yellow and brown candy-coated peanut butter candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 small yellow, orange, red or green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn 1 cup frozen baby lima beans 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and onions in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Cookie Layer ingredients until soft dough forms. Press mixture evenly in bottom of pan....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon natural rice vinegar 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut in 1/2-inch strips 1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 cup thinly sliced bok choy 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seed...

Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Betty Crocker™ Cookie Icing in colors of choice Ribbon, cut into 6-inch or longer pieces Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, stir together 2 cups of the Bisquick mix, the powdered sugar, butter, egg and vanilla until soft dough forms....

Preparation Venetian plaster walls are having a moment, and it’s not difficult to see why. Originally popular in prewar homes (before the widespread use of drywall in the 1940s), walls made with this technique add depth, sheen, and dimension to a space. Plaster, in general, is made from gypsum or limestone that’s treated and ground into a powder. This powder is then mixed with water and additives such as sand, cement, or marble to create different effects....

Ingredients 1 pkg (1 lb) gluten free sausage 4 large eggs 1 cup half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup (4 oz) gluten free shredded Cheddar or hot pepper jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Brown sausage in skillet until no longer pink; drain fat. Set aside. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half and pepper. Stir in cheese and cooked sausage. Pour into pie plate....

Ingredients 1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 slices bacon, cut up 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, place green beans in 1 inch water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain....

Gyoza wrappers are not one of those things that I usually make from scratch. While everything homemade is best in the ideal world, who has the time when you can easily buy them from grocery stores? It wasn’t until when I took upon the challenge of making homemade gyoza wrappers that I realized it wasn’t as daunting and difficult as I’d thought. You’ll need only salt, water, and flour! The experience is so rewarding that I know you’re going to enjoy making your own gyoza wrappers too....

When we were in Toyama and Takayama this past summer, one of the dishes that I truly fell in love was Hoba Miso (朴葉味噌). This is a local food from Hida region in Gifu prefecture. “Hoba” means a magnolia leaf in Japanese and the dried hoba leaf is soaked then used to cook the sweet miso mixture over fire. This is such a humble dish, yet it tastes so amazing I remembered the experience as if I just ate it yesterday....

Preparation Neutral colors are a must if you’re interested in curating a timeless interior design aesthetic, but if you already have white or cream walls, you may be wondering how to introduce the best neutral décor into your space. This becomes particularly challenging when selecting curtains, which rest directly against an already-neutral base. Here, several experts share their best tips for selecting simple curtains that enhance or work with their neutral surroundings....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or bacon drippings 1 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck, tip or round roast or boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1/2 cup beef broth 3 tablespoons paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 large onions, chopped (3 cups) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour...

Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup milk 32 large marshmallows 1/3 cup Irish cream liqueur 1 1/2 cups whipping cream Grated semisweet baking chocolate, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until soft dough forms. Press firmly and evenly against bottom and side of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate....

Chuhai (チューハイ, 酎ハイ) is a cocktail containing the Japanese alcohol called shochu (焼酎), soda, and any kind of fruit juice. In the Tokyo area, we sometimes call it Sour (サワー) instead of chuhai. This cocktail is very popular in Japan, commonly served in izakaya-style restaurants and restaurants that cater to Japanese salary workers. Have you tried shochu or chuhai/sour before? If you are curious about this chuhai recipe or want to know more about this Japanese cocktail, please find my full post about it on Ang Sarap today....

Kaiware Daikon (カイワレ大根 “open shell daikon”) is a microgreen of daikon. The name “kaiware” refers to the bivalve-shaped like leaves. The Japanese use it as a culinary accent for salads, sushi rolls, chilled tofu, or seafood dishes. What Does It Taste The sprouts have a powerful radish flavor with a peppery finish, like daikon. How To Use The sprouts may seem clean and ready for use right out of the packet, but it’s best to give them a quick wash as they are eaten raw....

Ever since I started Bento posts, a couple of my mommy friends had asked me how I make bento everyday. I get questions like “Do you cook bento in the morning?”, “What time do you wake up in the morning?”, “Does he eat everything?”…and so on. I thought you might be curious too, so here are my quick answers. Do you cook bento in the morning? No, normally I don’t “cook” in the morning, except for someday (like today) when I just needed one more dish to fill in some space in the bento box....

Keema Curry (キーマカレー) is a traditional Indian curry dish made of ground meat, minced vegetables, and spices. In Japan, we have been enjoying this flavorful curry since the 1950s. Today I’ll show you how to make quick and easy Japanese-style Keema Curry at home. 30 minutes is all you need! You can also swap out the meat for vegetarian/ vegan options. What makes it Japanese-style? The spices are toned down, and other umami seasonings and curry roux are incorporated to suit the Japanese palate....

Ingredients 1/2 cup seedless raspberry spreadable fruit 1 cup apple juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 firm Bosc pears, peeled and cut into fourths Preparation Mix all ingredients except pears in 10-inch skillet. Add pears. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered about 30 minutes, spooning juice mixture over pears and turning every 10 minutes, until pears are tender. Serve warm or chilled....