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Preparation Don’t let your mother stress out become overwhelmed over what she should wear the day of. Instead, plan a fun shopping outing with just you and your mom about three months before the big day. Keep in mind that her outfit should match the style and formality of the the event and the color should complement but not exactly match the hues of your ‘maids-don’t forget that she’ll be in pictures so her look should blend with the group while still standing out from the rest of the wedding party....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 medium cooking apples, peeled, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar Maple-flavored syrup, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In oven, melt butter in 10-inch ovenproof or cast-iron skillet, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil or shortening 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Grease 9-inch round pan or 8-inch square pan. Stir together all ingredients; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Pour into pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown....

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My mom left for Japan after visiting for 2 weeks. While she was here, we went to Monterey/Carmel the first weekend and Seattle the 2nd weekend. During the weekdays, we spent a lot of time at parks where my son proudly rode his bicycle (ahem, still with training wheels) and my daughter showed off her monkey bar skills. My mom also saw her granddaughter’s confident face during her very first swimming lesson, and at the same time, she also learned her grandson often gets into trouble during swim lessons because he never pays attention to the teacher....

Ingredients 3 pounds broccoli 12 ounces VELVEETA™ Original Cheese loaf (from 16 oz. box), shredded 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon or toasted sliced almonds Preparation Cut thick broccoli stems lengthwise into fourths. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling. Add broccoli. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until stems are tender; drain. Arrange half of the broccoli in serving dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and bacon; repeat....

Ingredients 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen corn 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped poblano chile or green bell pepper 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups sour cream 3 tablespoons cornmeal 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (8 oz) 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 egg 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce Preparation Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded or chopped (4 cups) 1 small carrot, shredded (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) Preparation Mix all ingredients except cabbage, carrot and onion in large glass or plastic bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss until evenly coated....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3/4 cup chipotle salsa or Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro 8 oz round tortilla chips or crackers Preparation In small bowl, mix all ingredients except tortilla chips. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors. Related Video

Preparation 1 straw hat (or any hat you can push wire through without damaging it)2-inch-wide ribbon (choose different patterns and colors for variety)Double-sided tape (optional)1 small bouquet of flowers, stems trimmed to 4 inches9-inch-long pieces of light, 24- to 26-gauge floral wireScissors or wire cutters Measure ribbon from a spool, making sure it is long enough to loop around the base of the hat and fasten into a bow. Secure it with double-stick tape if necessary....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup whipping cream 4 cups assorted fresh fruits (such as strawberry halves, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwifruit slices) 1/2 cup apple jelly, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray; dust with Bisquick mix. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix and 1/3 cup sugar....

Ingredients 1 round uncut loaf (about 9 inches in diameter) Hawaiian or sourdough bread 1 1/2 cups spinach dip Rosemary sprig, if desired Miniature yellow cherry tomatoes, if desired Cranberries, if desired Red bell pepper pieces, if desired Preparation Cut and hollow out 3-inch-wide ring on top of bread loaf to within 1/2 inch of bottom, leaving center of loaf intact. Reserve scooped-out bread. Spoon spinach dip into hollowed-out ring. Arrange rosemary sprigs around outer edge of wreath....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 2/3 cups white vanilla baking chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, egg, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and the rum extract with spoon until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon brandy or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 3 oz white chocolate baking bar, chopped 1 teaspoon shortening 4 cups mixed strawberries, raspberries and blueberries 2/3 cup raspberry jam, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet or cover with cooking parchment paper....

Pork roast is a great family meal to prepare for a relaxing Sunday dinner, but my Japanese Pork Roast (和風ローストポーク) recipe is so easy and simple that I actually work it in on weeknights when I have an hour to spare. Japanese seasonings are a wonderful complement to this classic Western dish. The pork is roasted in sake, mirin, soy sauce, and brown sugar, just until it slightly thickens, allowing the sauce to coat the sliced pork roast....

You can always find fresh infusions of imagination in the art of Japanese sandwich-making. Sometimes it can be alarmingly attractive like this Wanpaku Sandwich, and sometimes it can be down-home like a Katsu Sando. Think of it like a schnitzel sandwich, Katsu Sando is a thing of comfort, with its crispy cutlet-style meat and soft white bread. It’s my husband and son’s favorite lunch choice whenever we are in Japan....

Steamed Cake or we call it Mushi Pan (蒸しパン) is a light, fluffy, and soft cake. As the name suggests, it is steamed instead of baked, and it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare from the beginning to the end. I shared another version two years ago and that steamed cake recipe has been one of the most popular recipes, especially among readers from Asia. Since then, I’ve kept experimenting with the ingredients and came up with this recipe that I enjoy and have been using for a while....

Looking for the best pasta recipes that call for just a handful of pantry ingredients and little prep work, but still deliver big flavors? This Miso Butter Pasta with Tuna and Cabbage is exactly what you’ll need. Why You’ll Love This Japanese-Style Pasta Japanese home cooks take advantage of canned fish for busy days or when we don’t have time to shop. In my kitchen, I always have a few cans of sardines, anchovies, and tuna....

How many styles of Japanese hot pots have you tried? Are you ready to add another new favorite to your lineup? Let me introduce Mizore Nabe (みぞれ鍋)—a flavorful hot pot that features grated daikon radish. It is nutritious and will keep you nice and warm through the winter. What is Mizore Nabe? Mizore nabe (みぞれ鍋) is a Japanese hot pot with a delightful addition of grated daikon radish. A generous pile of grated daikon is added to the top of veggies and mushrooms (I usually place the radish right in the center)....