Preparation An engagement ring is one of the biggest purchases you or your partner will make in your entire life. As such, it’s only natural for you to want to make sure it’s perfect. While the engagement ring is traditionally a total surprise, more and more couples are opting to shop together. So what’s the right way to purchase the engagement ring? Ultimately, you and your partner should do what you think is best....
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 3/4 lb) 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, stemmed and halved lengthwise 2 medium zucchini, cut in 2-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in strips 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese...
Looking for quality Japanese matcha for baking or simply enjoy as your daily tea? Today we’re partnering with Naoki Matcha to give away their unique matcha blends to 10 lucky winners! There are 5 matcha blends available and each winner gets to choose 1 of the blends that you’d like to receive. I used the Superior Ceremonial Grade Blend from Naoki Matcha for my Matcha Marble Pound Cake recipe. You can see how beautiful the cake turned out with its bright rich green swirls....
Are you interested in learning more about fermented foods in Japanese cuisine? You’ll enjoy the knowledge and recipes shared in ‘THE SECRETS TO JAPANESE COOKING: Use the Power of Fermented Ingredients to Create Authentic Flavors at Home’ by Shihoko Ura and Elizabeth McClelland. The duo is the mother and daughter team behind Chopstick Chronicles, a Japanese food blog that shares the same passion as Just One Cookbook. We’re giving away this lovely cookbook to 3 of our lucky winners....
Preparation Any parent is going to have a hard time liking you if you’re dissing their son or daughter. Even if your guy’s OK with you teasing him about his terrible cooking skills, the in-laws might not laugh with you-at least not until you’re all chummy. Now, no one’s telling you to start a Kardashian beauty routine, but looking sloppy can send an inaccurate message as it implies that you’re indifferent....
Preparation Table number printouts, photos, or other items for displayPrinter (optional)12-by-12-in/30.5-by-30.5-cm sheets of glitter paper in the color of your choice Tip: The number of sheets needed depends on the size of your numbers and how many you need to make.ScissorsMagnetic acrylic frames of various sizes (available at Crate & Barrel and other home stores)Rolls of gold and silver Mylar tape in varying widths Tip: We used widths of 3/4 in, 2 cm and 1/4 in, and 6 mm....
Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice 1/4 cup dried lentils, (2 ounces), sorted and rinsed 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup finely chopped cashews 2 tablespoons Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor) 2 tablespoons stir-fry sauce 4 medium green onions, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 1 egg, beaten 1 medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons stir-fry sauce Hot cooked Chinese noodles or rice, if desired...
Ingredients 3/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3 cups bread flour 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast 1/2 cup bite-size pretzel pieces, about 1x3/4 inch, or pretzel rods, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 4 cups bread flour...
Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 4 flour tortillas (10 inch) 8 leaves green leaf lettuce 1 package (9 oz) thinly sliced oven-roasted chicken breast 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup bacon flavor bits or chips Preparation In small bowl, beat aioli ingredients with wire whisk. Spread on each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border at bottom of each. Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border at bottom....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Red and green food colors 16 thin rectangular crème de menthe candies, cut into thirds Assorted Betty Crocker™ colored sprinkles, sugars, decors and decorating gels Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and flour until dough forms. Divide dough into thirds....
We share all the secrets and tips to the BEST grilled cheese sandwich you can make! How to make the BEST grilled cheese- Here are the best tips and tricks you need to know to make a classic grilled cheese recipe that will become a hit for kids and adults alike! In a good grilled cheese, quality bread is key! Don’t use a soft and thin bread, you want to use sturdy bread and slice it into thick slices....
Ingredients 1 package (1.9 oz) frozen mini phyllo shells (15 shells) 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries 3/4 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted 2 green onions, chopped (2 medium) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Thaw phyllo shells as directed on package. In medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the cranberries and the remaining ingredients....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup milk 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In 13x9-inch pan, place butter. Heat in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until melted. In shallow dish, stir Bisquick mix and pepper. Pour milk into small bowl. Coat chicken with Bisquick mixture, then dip into milk and coat again with Bisquick mixture....
Preparation If you normally take your knits to a tailor to fix small holes or loose buttons, it’s time to mend your ways. Making minor repairs to sweaters at home is easier than you might think, and can save time as well as money. With some basic stitchery, you can darn a hole, replace a button, reinforce a buttonhole, or fix a pulled thread. While you’re at it, you can give the clothes you live in a pop of personality....
Preparation Gilded duck cosse tuftsHot glue Barette or hair clip Hot-glue the tufts onto the accessory.Let dry. Gilded duck cosse tufts, $5/.10-oz bag; featherplace.com. Related Video
Ingredients Vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli, thawed 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, heated Preparation In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 inch oil to 360°F. In shallow bowl, slightly beat eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder and salt....
Preparation Your duvet, that fluffy bed covering that keeps you warm on chilly nights, can have a long and happy life if you take care of it properly. That’s why laundering a duvet and its soft, comfy insert is a job that needs to be handled correctly. After all, your duvet is far more than just something to snuggle under for warmth—it’s also a decorative accessory that contributes to your bed’s status as the room’s focal point....
There is nothing better than a delicious sweet treat like this chipwich, or our no bake Cream Cheese Fruit Dip and the Coconut Ice Cream Balls. ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICH RECIPE- This delicious treat is so easy to make and is such a fun treat for everyone to enjoy! From the delicious vanilla ice cream to the homemade soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, this dessert is so good and easy to make....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (3 cups) 1 cup sliced yellow onions 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 4 (3/4-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops (1 3/4 lb) 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes, prepared as directed on pouch 1...
Last week I was invited by Consulate of Japan to attend a Sushi Skills Seminar in San Francisco. Even though I’ve been preparing sashimi and maki mono (sushi rolls) at home, I thought this was a great opportunity to learn the basics from a true Japanese sushi master. So one weekday morning, I drove up to the University of San Francisco where the seminar was held. San Francisco Sushi Skills Seminar Prior to the event, I wasn’t sure if this sushi skills seminar would require participants to actually cook and make sushi....
