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Ingredients 1 pouch (about 7 oz) albacore tuna 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend 2 whole wheat pita (pocket) breads (8 inch) 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup) Preparation In medium bowl, mix tuna, reduced-fat mayonnaise, yogurt, cucumber, onion, dill weed and seasoning blend....

Ingredients 2 medium apples, chopped (2 cups) 2 cups cranberries 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 16 slices (1 oz each) assorted cheeses, such as Cheddar, Colby-Monterey Jack, Monterey Jack with jalapeño peppers and Swiss 1/4 cup hazelnuts, (filberts)...

Preparation Bone folderRectangular piece of paper (three times as wide as it is long)Twine or string Using the bone folder, fold the paper into thirds, making a valley fold on one side and a mountain fold on the other. Fold the resulting square in half diagonally, then unfold back to a rectangle.Fold each of the three “panels” in half diagonally from the top and bottom; unfold.Pinch the left panel into a squash fold to form a triangle shape....

Ingredients 4 grouper fillets (or other firm white fish) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt 2 cloves garlic, grated 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preparation Set oven control to broil. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray....

Preparation Soft and luxurious are two words that come to mind when describing velvet. Whether enveloping a pretty pillow or decorating the outside of an accent box, the textile is rich and inviting. Due to its thickness, velvet might seem durable, but the short, dense piles that help create its luxe feel make it sensitive to pressure—which poses a problem when it comes to properly caring for the material. The most important thing to know about minding velvet is that you should never iron it....

How are you handling your children’s back to school? This time of year I often receive questions from parents about their struggles on packing lunches for their children. But I love that you are all eager to learn how to pack kid’s lunch like a Japanese-style bento! If you’re feeling: overwhelmed with the whole idea of packing lunch…at lost and don’t know where to start…discouraged because bento making looks time-consuming and difficult…...

Preparation Cats can be a secretive bunch, not letting on when they’re feeling ill. When your cat grooms herself more than usual, it could be a sign of something other than wanting to keep her coat tidy. While cats spend a lot of time removing dirt, loose hairs, and parasites from their bodies as a normal part of their behavior—longer-haired varieties devote more time to grooming than a short-haired breed—if you think something is amiss, let your veterinarian know....

We love a good healthy snack, especially ones that can fuel our busy afternoons without the guilt. When our good friends at LUPHIA launched their new line – SPIRIT ALMOND – that offers Japanese-style dry roasted almonds, we know we’ll have to introduce them to you. So we’ve partnered with Michael and Jun, the lovely couple behind LUPHIA and SPIRIT ALMOND once again to give away their super fun variety pack of roasted almonds to JOC readers....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Preparation Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges in glass pie plate, 10x1 1/2 or 9x1 1/4 inches (sides of chicken will touch). Cover dish with plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest pieces are cut and temperature reaches 170°....

Ingredients 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 egg white or 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product 2 oz reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced 3 oz deli-style lean or fat-free ham or turkey ham, very thinly sliced 3 oz deli-style lean or fat-free turkey, very thinly sliced 2 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry fruit spread Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons butter, melted 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lb baguette, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 10 cups) 8 tablespoons Nutella® hazelnut spread with skim milk & cocoa 2 tablespoons toasted almonds, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Brush 12 regular-size muffin cups with melted butter. In small bowl, stir together cream cheese and powdered sugar; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup raspberry spreadable fruit, jam or preserves Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Mix Bisquick mix, oats and brown sugar in large bowl. Cut in butter, using fork or pastry blender, until mixture is crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan. Spread fruit over crumbly mixture to within 1/4 inch of edges....

Ingredients 1/2 of a medium papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped (3/4 cup) 1/2 cup Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen strawberries 1/2 cup fat-free milk 1/2 cup Yoplait® fat-free plain yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 3 large ice cubes Papaya or strawberry slices (optional) Fresh mint (optional) Preparation In a blender, combine papaya, strawberries, milk, yogurt, and honey. Cover and blend until smooth. With the blender running, add ice cubes, one at a time, through the opening in the lid until ice is crushed and mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 2 lb) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics French onion soup 2 tablespoons cornstarch Preparation Make rice as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook garlic and pork chops in oil 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until pork chops are brown....

While growing up in Japan, I didn’t really eat food that contained spices. If you have been to Japan or are acquainted with Japanese cuisine, you probably agree with me that the Japanese do not use many spices in our recipes, and the food is rather mild and subtle. Time has changed and the current generation of youths in Japan enjoy more international food that includes spices such as Thai and Indian food, but the vast majority of spices are still “foreign” to most of us....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon 4 (15.5-oz.) cans great northern beans, drained, rinsed 4 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained, rinsed 4 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce Preparation Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp....

The BBQ season is in full swing and there is no better way to keep your kitchen cool by putting the outdoor grill to work. Today, in our quest to include more plant-based, veggie forward recipes, let’s do Yakitori-Style Grilled Vegetables and Mushrooms (焼き野菜盛り合わせ)! For those looking for the real deal yakitori – Japanese grilled chicken skewer, I have the recipe for you too. What ‘Yakitori’ Means in Japanese Yakitori (焼き鳥) means ‘grilled’ (yaki, 焼き) ‘chicken’ (tori, 鳥) or Japanese-style grilled skewered chicken that is cooked over a charcoal fire....

Preparation Landscaping your backyard is a big, fun undertaking. But just like starting on a home renovation, you need to gather inspiration before you do anything else. To do so, we encourage you to think outside the local garden box. We love looking to the polished and symmetrical gardens of France, the lush, overflowing flower beds synonymous with the English countryside, and, of course, the regal and manicured gardens of Italy for ideas....

Preparation Winter weddings certainly have their advantages. Snowy backdrops are undoubtedly one of them-but it goes without saying that these spectacular views come with low temperatures. While that’s well and good for wedding photos, guests might struggle with the chilly weather, especially if a portion of the ceremony or reception is outside. If you’re currently a guest preparing for this type of event, know that you have options. To help you plan an outfit that’s both stylish and functional, we tapped a few industry experts who all agree that keeping warm doesn’t have to mean adding on bulky layers that take away from the outfit underneath....

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 2 cups (1 pint) whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling with more fruit 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds Preparation Heat oven to 350° F (325° F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan....