Preparation After spending countless hours preparing for the big day, it’s only natural to be left wondering “Now what?” once it’s over. So, we’ve thrown together this handy guide to help you ward off the post-wedding blues and look ahead to all the fun that’s in store. Trust us, what comes after is just as special as the wedding day itself. TIPS SO YOU CAN PACK FOR YOUR HONEYMOON LIKE A PRO...
Preparation On your wedding day, you’re going to want all the good vibes the universe has to offer. Since there are several elements that are (unfortunately) outside of your control-the weather, no-show guests, last-minute cancellations-you might be open to trying just about anything to get that positive energy flowing your way. If so, Heather Askinosie and Timmi Jandro, the co-founders of Energy Muse and co-authors of Crystal Muse: Everyday Rituals to Tune In to the Real You, want to put crystals on your radar....
Many years ago when I first started Just One Cookbook, I had shared a Japanese Apple Salad recipe. It was my mom’s recipe that I had recreated and my family really enjoys it. Fast forward 4 years and looking at the apple salad recipe, I realized it’s not too healthy with a large amount of mayonnaise used (even though it’s really good!). My goal this time was to recreate the family’s favorite apple salad recipe but make a healthier version....
Asparagus really is the star of the show in April. When you see the gloriously green spears showing up at your farmers market or local grocery stores, you know this is the best time to enjoy them. What I love most about asparagus is it’s effortlessly beautiful and incredibly easy to work with. Today I’ll show you a classic yet simple Japanese preparation – Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) (アスパラガスの辛子酢味噌和え)....
Looking for a quick party appetizer that pair perfectly with beer or sake? You must try these Butter Soy Sauce Scallops (ホタテのバター醤油焼き)! These candies from the ocean are juicy, sweet, and so darn good. They make a crowd-pleaser dish to serve on Japanese New Year or any Japanese-themed parties. Unlike regular scallops, these babies are much easier to prepare as they are already cooked. That means you can get them on the table real fast....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3 large red onions, cut in half and thinly sliced 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons raspberry or balsamic vinegar 1 loaf (1 pound) baguette bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 tub (8 ounces) soft cream cheese with herbs or vegetables 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation In 12-inch heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until sizzling. Cook onions in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix 3/4 cup chocolate milk 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 eggs 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 box (4-serving size) chocolate fudge instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 2/3 cup whipping cream 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 oz) 1/2...
You may have noticed that some Japanese dishes look vaguely…Chinese?! Think Gyoza (餃子), Ramen (ラーメン), Chashu (焼豚), and stir-fries like Ebi Chili (エビチリ). From what you know about Washoku, the cooking style and ingredients do not seem very Japanese, yet these dishes starkly differ from the Chinese originals. The Japanese wholeheartedly embrace this localized Chinese food, so much so that the number of Chinese restaurants in the country is second to Japanese restaurants (according to a 2016 study by the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)....
Ingredients 3 cups fresh cranberries (12 oz) 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, brown sugar and water. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick and all cranberries have popped. Cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Strain cranberry mixture, pressing berries to extract juice; discard berry skins....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 teaspoons Montreal steak grill seasoning 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup (from 15-oz can) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 1 loaf (1 lb) French bread 6 slices provolone cheese Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1/2 cup eggnog 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup eggnog 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup butter, softened Dash salt Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 3 pita (pocket) breads (6 inch) Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 container (8 oz) chives and onion cream cheese spread 1 container (8 oz) hummus 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 3 medium Italian plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 1 container (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Carefully split each pita bread into 2 rounds....
Ingredients 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (16 oz) 1 cup diced cooked ham 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well....
Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix 2 cups apple cider 2/3 cup butter, softened 6 eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger 1 cup chopped pecans, if desired 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Pumpkin-shaped candies Candy corn Spearmint leaf-shaped gumdrop candies, sliced to desired thinness 1 can (6.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Easy Flow green decorating icing...
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 egg 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 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....
Preparation A corner might not seem like the most exciting area of your home, but add few shelves or cabinets and the right styling and you’ve instantly elevated the awkward space into something special. Not sure how to spruce up your corners? Here are a few expert tips for styling a corner cabinet or shelf—and upgrading the room (and, ultimately, your home!) in the process. “When styling a room and decorating shelves of any kind, you always want those pieces to reflect the style [and] colors of the room they are in,” says Betsy Helmuth, owner of interior design firm Affordable Interior Design....
Ingredients 1/3 cup ricotta cheese or small curd creamed cottage cheese 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Additional spaghetti sauce, heated, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Spread ricotta cheese in pie plate; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook ground beef until brown; drain....
Donburi (or rice bowls) are one of the giants of Japanese cuisine. They are the mainstay of teishoku-ya (Japanese diners) and staples in many family dinners. They are also the weeknight heroes that I count on for meal rotation. Today’s recipe is one of the most popular and classic types of donburi – Katsudon (かつ丼). You have soft and sticky Japanese rice topped with pork cutlet nestled in pillowy eggs and onions simmered in a sweet-savory sauce....
Preparation In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, if there’s one thing that everyone could use a little bit more of each day, it’s good news. Actor John Krasinski liked the idea of spreading positive messages across the world, so he started a YouTube series called “Some Good News.” In the most recent episode, Martha joined Krasinski, as well as actor Stanley Tucci and chefs David Chang and Guy Fieri—via video conferencing, of course—to cook some lucky viewers’ favorite recipes....
Ingredients 12 uncooked manicotti pasta shells 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 1/2 cups water 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 cups sour cream (12 oz) 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz) 2 cans (4 oz each) Old El Paso™ whole green chiles, drained, chopped...
