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Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, melted 6 regular-size burger buns, split 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 tablespoons ketchup 6 slices American cheese, each cut in four pieces 1 teaspoon sesame seed 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish Yellow mustard, if desired Sriracha sauce, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Brush 12 regular-size muffin cups with melted butter. Press half of a bun, cut side up, into each muffin cup, pressing to 1/4-inch thick; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1 cup frozen sugar snap peas 3 tablespoons orange marmalade 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Dash pepper Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Add carrots; return to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, adding sugar snap peas during last 5 minutes of cooking, until carrots are tender. Drain; return to saucepan....

Wondering what to do with a head of cabbage that’s laying in the back of your refrigerator? Before you give it another tired stare, let’s take out the frumpy vegetable and give it a new delicious treatment today! After all, cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables in your arsenal. If you have only used it for coleslaws and salads, I’m here to help you discover some delicious cabbage recipes used in Japanese cooking....

Ingredients 2 lb Bartlett pears, peeled, chopped (5 cups) 2 lb Gala apples, peeled, chopped (7 cups) 1 cup chopped sweet onion (1/2 medium) 3/4 cup golden raisins 1 cup cider vinegar 3 cups sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice Preparation In 6-quart Dutch oven, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until thickened....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6 oz) 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil and herbs, drained, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 medium unpeeled cooking apple, sliced 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 bone-in pork rib chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 1/4 pound each) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place apples in 1 1/2-quart rectangular casserole. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Trim fat from edge of pork. Spray 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine, softened 2 unpeeled red baking apples, sliced 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 2 lb), trimmed 1 cup apple juice or apple cider 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups stuffing mix for pork or chicken (from 12-oz box or 8- or 12-oz canister)...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ julienne potatoes 2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup frozen sweet peas 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup garlic croutons, coarsely crushed 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In ungreased 8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, stir together sauce mix (from julienne potato box), boiling water and 2 tablespoons butter until butter is melted and sauce mix is dissolved....

Preparation Years ago at a flower show, a group of rustic garden containers caught my eye. They were made from a stonelike material known as hypertufa, which mimics a type of rock. As a crafts editor for Martha Stewart Living and a ceramicist, I was intrigued to learn that the planters were composed of just three accessible, inexpensive substances: perlite, Portland cement, and peat moss. When I realized pots so impressive could be shaped using basic molds, they became even more appealing....

To welcome the arrival of spring, we’ve partnered with Kokoro Care Packages to take you on a journey through Japan with handcrafted and seasonal care packages filled with premium quality Japanese foods delivered straight from Japan to your door. Three (3) lucky winners will be selected to win the Nourishing Essential Care Package in this giveaway! Win a Beautiful Box of Nourishing Essential Care Package from Japan Today! In this Care Package, you’ll find delicious sakura-theme snacks, spices, soups, teas etc....

Ingredients 2 bags (20 oz each) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes 8 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups diced ham steak (about 10 oz) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz) 6 eggs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Preparation Heat oven to 450°F....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked white rice 1/2 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Spray inside of 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except sugar and cinnamon in cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir pudding....

Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 2 cups bite-size pretzels 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers 1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe) Preparation In an oval 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together 3 cereals, pretzels, cheese crackers, bacon bits and Parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 2 pounds beef boneless round steak 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, sliced 1 jar (26 ounces) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices (about 1 cup) Preparation Cut beef into 6 serving-size pieces; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Layer beef and onion in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained 1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In small bowl, mix chili powder, salt and pepper; sprinkle evenly over both sides of chicken breasts....

Thinly Sliced Meat for Japanese Cooking Besides the chicken, most of the meat dishes in Japanese cooking require thinly sliced beef and pork. The thickness of these meats is paper-thin. We may not use a big chunk of meat in our cooking but we do use good quality meat for these sliced meats. Where to Find Thinly Sliced Meats Japanese supermarkets sell this paper-thin meat in packages. Different Types of Thinly Sliced Meats 1....

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1 egg 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup dried cranberries 1 package (6 ounces) white baking bars (white chocolate), cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks 1 package (6 ounces) white baking bars (white chocolate), chopped...

Preparation Most home cooks probably have a selection of good-quality kitchen knives including a chef’s knife, a serrated bread knife, and a small paring knife, and those knives will all generally be either German-made or Japanese-made. German (or Western knives)—such as those produced by Wüsthof or Zwilling—are sturdy and durable; they’re best for chopping tough vegetables such as butternut squash, potatoes, and thick cuts of meat. Japanese knives—such as Shun and Miyabi—are known for being delicate and super sharp, thus making them ideal for cutting vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or fish....

Preparation So you found your dream dress and married the love of your life in it. But what happens to your treasured bridal gown after the “I do’s” are done? Before you “trash” it or lock it up and throw away the key, consider these clever ideas for repurposing your gown. Yes, you read that right. San Francisco-based jewelry designer Gabrielle Bratton can transform the fabric of your wedding dress (or veil!...

Preparation Among grilling enthusiasts, there are two kinds of people: those who prefer the convenience of gas grills, and those who equate grilling with honest-to-goodness charcoal. And within this second group, there are briquette evangelists, and equally passionate devotees of hardwood charcoal. But whether you’re working with briquettes, hardwood coal, or even a gas grill, the real secret to the unique flavor of grilled food is the drippings-plus any extra wood you throw on the heat source....