Preparation There are plenty of household tasks that fall at the bottom of your “ways you want to spend your weekend” list, and scrubbing your bathtub is likely one of them. The good news is, keeping your tub clean longer (and with less effort) is as easy as upping its daily maintenance. Follow these expert tips to keep that sparkle long after your weekend scrub. It sounds simple, but the best way to keep your tub clean is to start with a clean tub....
Preparation Anyone who suffers from rosacea knows that flares are a part of life. Common triggers include being outside in the sun, drinking alcohol or caffeine, exercising, and eating spicy foods. So, what you can do to help manage these flare ups? “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” says Dr. David E. Bank, MD, FAAD. “Being proactive in avoiding your triggers is much easier than waiting for the flare to occur and then trying to treat it....
We love apple season, especially making fresh homemade bread or even adding them to oatmeal. Bring on the apples. homemade apple cider recipe- Once the cooler weather hits, this Instant Pot Apple Cider becomes a must in our home on a weekly basis. The recipe is so simple and so versatile. The apple cider is loaded with so much flavor: apples with oranges, cranberries, cinnamon with spices and a sweetener of choice....
Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, white baking chips or mint-chocolate chips 18 to 24 gold- or silver-colored plastic spoons Betty Crocker™ candy decors, colored sugars, or crushed hard peppermint candies, miniature candy-coated chocolate chips, if desired Preparation Melt chocolate in heavy 1-quart saucepan over lowest possible heat, stirring constantly. Dip spoons into melted chocolate, coating only the bowl of each spoon. Sprinkle with candy decorations. Place spoons on waxed paper until chocolate is set....
I rarely make sandwiches with seafood, but I always have a special spot for lobster roll ever since I had the best one in Boston. There is something magical about the sweet and succulent lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise on a buttery roll. Hmm, just the thought of it is already making my mouth water. What is Classic Lobster Roll? The lobster roll is a sandwich that originated in New England....
As a delicious addition to our Okinawa Travel Series that Mr. JOC has been writing (Here’s Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 coming soon), I’ve been sharing Okinawan recipes including Rafute, Sata Andagi, Taco Rice, and Okinawa Soba (coming soon). Among these dishes, Taco Rice (タコライス) was my son’s favorite, begging me now to make it every week. Mr. JOC wasn’t sure about the combination of tacos and Japanese steamed rice, but he was pleasantly surprised how good it tasted....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 can (20 oz) apple pie filling 1/2 cup caramel sauce 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/3 cup butterscotch chips Preparation Heat oven to 350° F (325° F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or lightly spray bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained Salt and pepper to taste 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells 2 cups ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1 egg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves Additional chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 3 lb Gala apples, peeled, cored and shredded 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients. Stir to combine. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours. Uncover; cook on High heat setting 1 to 2 hours longer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened. Turn off heat; let cool 15 minutes....
Ingredients 2 packages (0.85 oz each) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 lb) Preparation Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together taco seasoning mix, cumin, salt and red pepper. Pat chicken dry, both inside and outside, with paper towels. Rub chicken inside and out with seasoning mixture....
Takuan (沢庵), also known as takuwan or takuan-zuke, is a popular tsukemono of dried and pickled daikon. You will see these yellow pickles served in bento, sushi rolls, or part of the traditional Japanese cuisine. What Is Takuan Takuan are dried daikon pickles. It’s one of the most popular tsukemono. The name refers to Takuan Soho, a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk in the 16th century credited with its invention. The Japanese eat it with a bowl of rice, make sushi rolls, or add to fried noodles or fried rice....
Preparation To give you an accurate sense of what your wedding food will look and taste like, many caterers offer informal tastings weeks or months before the big day. It’s your opportunity to pick exactly what will be served at the reception, and it’s an important task since the meal can make or break a party. So that everyone remembers the awesome cuisine at your wedding, here’s what to keep in mind....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/4 cups water 2/3 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup water 1 1/4 cups frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed, drained, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 6 egg whites 1 1/2...
Spring in Japan is so beautiful and magical. All the hills and parks are covered with pink and white cherry blossom trees, and many of them adorn city streets as well. To celebrate the beauty of cherry blossoms, I shared my Cherry Blossom Milk Pudding recipe last week, and this week I want to share Cherry Blossom Cookies with you. Cherry Blossom Cookies with Salt Pickled Sakura Many of you probably didn’t know that cherry blossoms (sakura in Japanese) are actually edible....
Ingredients Salt Pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup red wine (Chianti, Cabernet or Merlot) 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Beat all ingredients in chilled large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Related Video
Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons water 2 eggs 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large onion, cut in half, then cut into 1/4-inch wedges 2 tablespoons chopped roasted or regular garlic (from 4-oz jar) 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups half-and-half 1 package (16 oz) frozen meatballs Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1 egg 14 pretzel sticks 3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container) Betty Crocker™ green gel food color 2 teaspoons green, red and white candy sprinkles 27 yellow M&M’s® Minis™ chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray with cooking spray....
We love so many different cookies but these cookies along with our classic Chocolate Chip Cookies will have to be reader favorites. EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE RECIPE- This is the BEST peanut butter cookie recipe that you will ever try! The cookies are soft and chewy and packed with so much peanut butter flavor. We love whipping up a batch of these when craving something sweet, they are so easy and ready in no time!...
