Preparation Here’s a wedding cake hack for you. Rather than spending as much as $25 per slice on wedding cake for all of your guests, you can order two cakes-a small, beautiful cake (say $5-10/slice) for photos and cutting and a larger sheet cake for serving. The latter generally sets you back just a few hundred dollars since it won’t have to be stacked and decorated the way a display cake does....
Preparation We’ve learned many things about Martha’s favorite foods over the years-just recently, our founder revealed a few of her favorite snacks as well as some of her go-to restaurants in New York City, where she works during the week. While we know upscale Greek restaurant Estiatorio Milos in Midtown is home to one of her favorite sit-down lunch dishes and that she loves ending a meal with the lemon tart at Cipriani’s, Martha doesn’t always have time to enjoy a long mid-day meal....
Ingredients 3/4 cup Wheaties™ cereal, slightly crushed (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dry-roasted sunflower nuts 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/2 cups Wheaties™ cereal, crushed (3/4 cup) 1 1/4 cups milk 2 eggs 1/3 cup Yoplait® Light Fat Free very vanilla yogurt (or any flavor) 3/4 cup honey Preparation In small bowl, toss 1/2 cup slightly crushed cereal, the raisins and nuts; set aside. Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 375°F....
Onsen (温泉) are Japanese hot springs. While hot springs can be found wherever volcanic activity is rampant, the Japanese have had a special affinity for the mineral waters. Onsens are plentiful across the country, and most located outside the city limits, which are accessible by train or car, making a weekend getaway affordable. While the practice of bathing in a hot spring can be found outside of Japan, the process of healing the mind and body through bathing is an integral part of Japanese culture....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 3/4 cup cream of coconut 1/4 cup light rum 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, drained, juice reserved Reserved 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 cup sugar 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, drained...
Preparation In the times of pre-industrial Japan, fabric was scarce and so garments were mended for a longer life with patches, scraps, and simple stitches. A single garment could be mended many times over many generations, developing a storied history. This is sashiko, and this type of mending was never meant to be invisible. Rather, it’s meant to highlight the rips, tears, frays, and fringes of an individual garment with stitches in a contrasting thread....
Ingredients 8 oz uncooked linguine 1 pkg (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 3/4 lb fresh or frozen uncooked bay scallops, thawed, rinsed 1 jar (2.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup nonfat half-and-half or milk 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all purpose flour 1/3 cup purchased pesto Preparation In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook linguine as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking time....
What do you cook when it’s close to dinner time but nothing is ready? One of the dishes I often turn to is this quick and easy Shrimp Fried Rice. With just a few basic ingredients from the pantry, I can cook up an amazingly delicious dinner that my whole family loves. All done under 20 minutes! Plus, who could resist wok charred fried rice with sweet succulent shrimp and fluffy egg?...
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 medium onions, sliced 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups beef broth 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 dried bay leaf 1 box (10 oz) frozen cut okra, thawed and drained 1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste...
Ingredients 8 cups water 2 cups chopped cauliflower florets 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz) 1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In 4-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 lb) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 medium onions, sliced 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Preparation Trim excess fat from beef. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides....
Ingredients 2 cups baby-cut carrots 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1 cup snap pea pods 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Preparation Place carrots, potatoes, onion and celery in 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker....
Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat powdered sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add vanilla and egg; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and salt until well blended. Fit cookie press with desired template....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, coarsely shredded (1 cup) 2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup) 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups cooked wild rice 2 cups water 2 cans (10 1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 cups half-and-half 1/4 cup dry sherry, if desired...
From pasta to flatbreads and stuffed shells, there is a recipe for everyone. Whenever we make our Alfredo dishes we always like to pair them with homemade breadsticks and a light salad for the ultimate pasta night dinner! ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPES- Alfredo sauce is a versatile and rich sauce that may be used in so many different ways! There are so many dishes that we make with homemade creamy and flavor-packed sauce....
Do you enjoy Japanese food? Do you think about making Japanese dishes at home but not familiar with Japanese ingredients? Today I want to answer some of the questions that you might have regarding Japanese food. I have been contributing my recipes at The Daily Meal this year and recently, I was interviewed by the editor about Japanese cuisine. You can read the full article here or you can continue reading on my post (2 pages today)....
Preparation Selling your home can be an emotionally difficult process—not only are you parting with a place that holds so many memories, but you’re also hoping that someone loves it as much as you do. On top of all that, it can also be financially draining and work-intensive to make it more attractive for prospective buyers. Colette Shelton of Cococozy, who has been flipping houses for years, says that you don’t have to make big, expensive changes to your home in order to sell it at a higher price....
January 1 – Oshogatsu & JOC Blog Anniversary January 1, 2019, marked Just One Cookbook’s 8 year blog anniversary. This year was especially special as my family and I got to spend Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year) with my parents and my brother who was visiting from Thailand where he lives. Celebrating the biggest holiday in Japan with my entire family was a dream of mine for a long time as we live far from each other....
Enjoy the homemade fries with a BBQ Pulled Chicken or Instant Pot Crack Chicken Sandwich. Baked French Fries- French fries are the classic American comfort side food. Everyone loves french fries! Many times we eat french fries without thinking about how bad they are for you when they are deep-fried. With these baked french fries, you can’t go wrong. These crispy, tender fries baked in the oven are easy to make and so much healthier and so easy to prepare!...
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves, if desired 8 cups Corn Chex™, Rice Chex™ or Wheat Chex™ cereal (or combination) 2 cups almonds 1 cup chopped dried fruits, currants or raisins 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 3 tablespoons honey, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven....
