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Ingredients 3 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal, finely crushed 5 tablespoons butter, melted 12 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped, plus more for chocolate shavings 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa, sifted 2 cups half-and-half 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg plus 2 egg yolks 6 tablespoons whipping cream, plus 1 cup whipping cream, whipped 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter Preparation In small bowl, stir together cereal and melted butter....

Ingredients 12 eggs 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1/3 cup diced red onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 cup diced tomato 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz) 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed 1 lemon, cut in wedges Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Hijiki (ひじき・鹿尾菜・羊栖菜) is a seaweed harvested on rocky coastlines of Japan, Korea, and China. It’s green to brown when harvested, then turns black when boiled and dried. What Is Hijiki Hijiki seaweed (Sargassum fusiforme) has a black and shredded appearance. Farmers harvest the seaweed in the spring between spring during low tide. This traditional food has been a part of a balanced diet in Japan for centuries. It’s rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals....

My son is a big fan of Chinese sticky rice with chicken (Lo Mai Gai) and he always orders it at dim sum. I realized I haven’t introduced him to the Japanese version of sticky rice, so here we are, this is my Japanese Sticky Rice with Chicken and Vegetables (also known as Gomoku Okowa (五目おこわ) or simply Okowa). Not only the recipe has a great texture, it is also full-flavored and super comforting....

Matsutake mushrooms (松茸), or pine mushrooms, are prized by the Japanese for their unique flavor and aroma. Its place in Japanese cuisine is similar to truffle for the French. The Japanese eat matsutake cooked with rice or broth to highlight the ingredient. What Is Matsutake Mushroom Matsutake mushrooms (tricholoma matsutake) grow wild in fir and pine forests. They are harvested in Asia from early fall through midwinter. Its name matsutake means “pine mushroom” in Japanese....

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any flavor) 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 20 frozen cooked Italian-style or regular meatballs (1 inch) 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat water and pasta sauce to boiling. Stir in macaroni, meatballs and olives. Return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender....

This past summer when we were in Japan, my children went crazy for various Japanese jelly. In Japan’s hot and humid summer, we were always craving for some cold treats. Besides ice cream and shaved ice, we often picked up some fruit jelly (フルーツゼリー) when we shop at supermarkets or convenience stores. My daughter’s all-time favorite was this Mikan Jelly (みかんゼリー). Mikan is the Japanese word for a type of orange similar to clementine, tangerine, or mandarin orange....

The Japanese celebrate the New Year Day with traditional New Year foods called Osechi Ryori (おせち料理). It is considered the most important meal of the year as each dish serves as well-wishes for the coming year. What is Osechi Ryori? Similar to bento boxes, Osechi Ryori is usually packed in 2-3 layers of lacquer boxes (ojubako) and there are many dishes in each layer. The entire family would share one ojubako to enjoy on new year’s day....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon steak seasoning 1/8 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 can mixed nuts (11.5 oz) 1 can French-fried onions (small) Preparation In small bowl, mix steak seasoning and brown sugar; set aside. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in cereals, nuts and fried onions until evenly coated....

Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped pecans (not ground) 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 pound sole, orange roughy, walleye pike or other delicate fish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Lemon wedges Preparation Mix pecans, bread crumbs and lemon peel in shallow bowl. Beat egg and milk with wire whisk or fork in another shallow bowl....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup raisins, if desired 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). Lightly grease or spray cookie sheet. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin and butter with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or unbleached flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil. Spoon 40 slightly less than level measuring teaspoonfuls dulce de leche onto cookie sheet....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb) 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 lb) 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes (3 medium), peeled, cubed (about 4 cups)...

Ingredients 1 cups uncooked regular long-grain brown rice 2 2/3 cups water 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), skin removed 2 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 cup thinly sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks) 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips...

Can you guess what is the most requested sushi roll recipe requested by JOC readers? Right, it’s Spicy Tuna Rolls, and today I’m sharing this simple and easy recipe. If you are new to sushi rolling, this spicy tuna roll is a good one to start as you only have one ingredient to roll. Watch How To Make Spicy Tuna Rolls Watch on YouTube What is Spicy Tuna Roll? Spicy Tuna Roll is one of those sushi staples in Japanese Restaurants across the US, along with California Rolls, Dragon Rolls, and Rainbow Rolls as opposed to traditional Japanese sushi rolls, like Futomaki and Hosomaki....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 portabella mushrooms, sliced 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 cup milk 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 teaspoon minced onion 1/3 cup egg whites (about 3 egg whites) 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded...

Preparation When it comes to the bachelorette party, not every bride-to-be is seeking a girls-gone-wild evening on the town. But it is still the maid of honor’s role to make certain the “last fling before the ring” is a truly entertaining one. Rachel Harrison of Chillisauce, a London-based events company that specializes in bachelorette and bachelor parties, shared these never-fail activities that will make for a memorable yet classy bachelorette party....

Ingredients 2 Granny Smith apples, diced 2/3 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 5 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 6 small croissants, torn in bite-size pieces Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with baking spray. Set aside. In 10-inch skillet, sauté apples with sugars until apples are tender and sugar is caramelized....

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Ingredients 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or white vanilla baking chips 2 teaspoons shortening 16 candy canes or peppermint sticks, about 6 inches long Crushed hard peppermint candies, miniature chocolate chips, candy decorations, colored glitter sugars or coarse sugar crystals (decorating sugar), if desired Preparation Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup chocolate chips and the shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted....