Hello matcha lovers! I know how excited you are to see a matcha recipe and I’m happy that you clicked through to see this post. Panna cotta is Mr. JOC’s all-time favorite dessert. Okay, let me say he does have a lot of “all-time favorite” desserts, but in all seriousness, I know it will be your favorite too. To make a healthy and lighter version of the dessert, I decided to make Matcha Vegan Panna Cotta (ヴィーガン抹茶パンナコッタ)....
My readers across the globe voiced that they often struggle to make easy side dishes that are quick to make and can be served alongside Japanese meals. If you are feeling the same way, don’t give up. I’ve shared some delicious solutions in this roundup, and I have a new one for you! Today’s recipe—Okra with Ginger Soy Sauce (オクラの生姜醤油和え)—requires only three ingredients. I used okra but you can use whatever veggies you have on hand....
Ingredients 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 34 oz (from two 20-oz packages) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. Place cookies in large food processor. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until consistency of fine crumbs. In large bowl, stir cookie crumbs and cream cheese until well blended and mixture forms a doughlike consistency....
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan with a population of over 2.3 million people (19 million in the greater Keihanshin Metropolitan area). We visited Osaka on every one of our trips to Japan since Nami’s mother family all lives there. Let us take you around Osaka in the following travel guides starting with Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsekai District. Just One Cookbook Osaka Travel Guides We’ll take you from Shinsekai in the southern part of the city through the lively and colorful Dotonbori, and visit attractions at Tempozan, Universal Studios Japan, and Expocity in our Osaka travel guides....
Serve the pasta with Breadsticks and Caesar Salad for a complete meal. CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA- There is nothing better than a quick and easy pasta dinner. This flavorful chicken breast is tossed together with pasta, marinara sauce and shredded cheese, so hearty and loaded with so much flavor. If you love the classic Italian chicken parmesan dish, you are going to LOVE this pasta. INGREDIENTS- With just a few minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can have the pasta dinner ready to be enjoyed....
Ingredients 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups frozen baby sweet peas (from 12-oz bag) 2 cups frozen extra sweet corn (from 12-oz bag) 2 tablespoons water 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened (do not use margarine) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3 tablespoons finely crushed hard peppermint candies (about 6 candies) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted Preparation In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour and peppermint extract....
Whenever we are in the mood for Asian food, these potstickers are always on the top of the menu, along with the Chicken Gyozas and the quick Lettuce Wraps. HOMEMADE POTSTICKERS- What are Potstickers? Pot stickers are also known as Chinese pan-fried dumplings. Juicy-filled dumplings that are pan-fried and until crispy on both sides. The flavors from the crispy shell with the juicy and flavor-packed filling are truly amazing!...
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Whipped cream cheese frosting (from 12-oz container) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy....
Ingredients 1 box (1 lb) rotini pasta 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (10 oz) 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup finely chopped onions (2 medium)...
Ingredients 1 pound fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 jar (10 ounces) red currant jelly 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts 2-pound salmon fillet 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt Chopped pistachio nuts, if desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, orange juice and jelly. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes, skimming off any foam that collects on surface....
Ingredients 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11.5-oz package), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into bite-size strips 1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag) 1 1/2 cups frozen corn (from 1-lb bag) 1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat....
Preparation Rinsing chicken inside and out before cooking has been the norm for many home cooks, an essential step often called for in recipes and passed down through generations. But in fact this actually increases the risk of food-borne illness we’re all trying to avoid. WHY CHICKEN SHOULD NOT BE WASHED BEFORE COOKING When you rinse raw chicken, you effectively spread bacteria all over your sink, and those can infect your sponge and dirty your workspace....
Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each) 3 thin slices (3/4 oz each) deli ham, cut in half 3 slices (1 oz each) Swiss cheese, cut in half 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery soup 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon marinade for chicken (white Worcestershire sauce) or regular Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cups diced cooked ham 1 cup purchased julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 can (10 3/4 oz) reduced-sodium cream of celery soup 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups water 1 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup sliced almonds 2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 8 oz uncooked rotini pasta (2 2/3 cups) 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 jar (26 oz) chunky tomato pasta sauce 1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, undrained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup), if desired Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups nacho cheese tortilla chips (1 3/4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb) 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons taco sauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation Place tortilla chips in 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag; crush with rolling pin. Add Bisquick mix to chips; mix well. Between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper, flatten each chicken breast half to about 1/4-inch thickness....
In Japan, we typically serve white steamed rice as a part of a meal. However, once in a while, we serve rice that’s mixed with other ingredients and they are called Takikomi Gohan or Maze Gohan. Today we’ll make Ume Shiso Rice (Maze Gohan) (梅しそ混ぜご飯). It’s the most appetizing dish where steamed rice is pepped up with the additions of Japanese pickled plum (Umeboshi), shiso leaves, and toasted sesame seeds....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup peeled, coarsely shredded carrot 1 cup chopped onions 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, if desired 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ Chicken Broth 1 can (15 oz) cooked wild rice 1 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Preparation In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat....
Preparation Can you handle the heat? The variety of super spicy chile peppers can get confusing, especially when they’re all similar in size and color. Rather than taking a huge bite out of a chile that will set your mouth ablaze, we’re breaking down eight common varieties of chile peppers from mildest to hottest. Chile peppers are ranked on the Scoville scale, which measures the heat of spicy foods. As a baseline, bell peppers have a score of zero on the Scoville scale; jalapeños, which have medium heat, have about 2,500-8,000 SHU (scoville heat units)....
