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Are you a big fan of Japanese deep-fried pork cutlet Tonkatsu? Then don’t miss out on this simple and delicious donburi –Katsudon (カツ丼). The true soul food of Japan, Katsudon is said to have the ability to warm the coldest of hearts. Case in point: Irresistibly juicy cutlet, creamy eggs, and steamed rice soaked in a savory sauce, Katsuson is nothing but pure comfort. The cutlets typically get their crunchy texture from deep frying, but today we’re going to take the mess-free route and make Baked Katsudon (揚げないカツ丼)....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons stout beer 2 cups mini-pretzel twists, coarsely crushed 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons butter 5 oz semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped 2 tablespoons stout beer 24 mini-pretzel twists Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, 1/2 cup butter, the egg and 2 tablespoons beer until soft dough forms....

We love grilling in the summertime. From chicken kabobs to juicy pork chops and our personal favorite the chicken thighs. GRILLED VEGETABLES- I love making these grilled veggies for a side dish. The vegetables are so easy to make and complete just about any entree you will be serving them with! The smokiness from the grill adds so much flavor to the vegetables, nothing beats grilling veggies. I love that they are still crispy but so flavorful from the marinade....

Preparation We’ve all seen those stunning Instagram pictures of a bride’s wedding shoes, or the photos where the woman of the hour is wearing her tallest pair of heels with apparent ease. But unless you’re used to walking in heels all the time, chances are, a day spent in sky-high shoes is going to cause unwanted aches and blisters, making flats a pretty attractive alternative. If you’re on the fence about wearing flats on your big day, you’re in luck....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream 3 eggs 1/2 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/3 cup caramel topping Preparation Heat oven to 325°. Make Graham Cracker Crust. Line rectangular pan, 15 1/2 x10 1/2 inches, with aluminum foil....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 cups water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 lb chicken breast strips for stir-frying 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce 1/4 cup oyster sauce Preparation Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, in wok or 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot....

Ingredients 1 oz Buttershots Schnapps 2 oz vodka 1 oz Rose’s Sour Apple Mix Maraschino cherry Cinnamon Brown sugar Caramel syrup Candy cane and fresh apple slice for garnish Preparation Sprinkle some brown sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Pour caramel syrup on top of the sugar mixture in a circle. Dip the rim of a martini glass in the mixture and spin back and forth and all around until the whole rim is coated....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 tablespoon almond extract 1 1/4 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons whipping cream 2 teaspoons almond extract Jordan almonds, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box, adding 1 tablespoon almond extract....

Ingredients 2 ripe Haas avocados, halved and seeded 1 small lime, juiced 1/3 cup Old El Paso™ salsa 6 teaspoons from 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Cayenne pepper Salt Preparation Place avocado in a bowl and mash with a fork, pastry blender or potato masher. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups uncooked mafalda (mini-lasagna noodle) pasta (3 ounces) 1 1/4 cups water 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 3/4 cups Muir Glen™ Organic tomato basil pasta sauce (from 25.5 oz. jar) 1 jar (4.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired Preparation Cook beef, onion and bell pepper in Dutch oven over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain....

Preparation Following a year-long engagement, Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling tied the knot in England over the weekend. To celebrate her nuptials, the bride went all out: She wore four different wedding dresses throughout the day. For the star-studded ceremony, Goulding wore a beautiful Victorian-inspired Chloé gown with a high neckline. Of her ceremony look, she told Just Jared, “I was so thrilled and excited to collaborate with Natacha at Chloé on my wedding dress....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (8 ounces) 3 cups cut-up fresh fruit, such as strawberries, grapes, plums, peaches 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/3 cup refrigerated poppy seed dressing 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving....

Ingredients 1 box (19 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup peanut butter 1 egg 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie base and topping ingredients until soft dough forms....

Today I want to talk about two bento items that I think are really helpful when I make bento for my son. I usually pack my son’s lunch in the morning and it typically takes 15-20 minutes from start to finish. In today’s post, I’ll show you why and how these two items are my favorite when it comes to bento making. The first one is rice seasonings that you sprinkle on top of rice and it’s called furikake (ふりかけ)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt 2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper sauce 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 cup mixed nuts 1 cup pretzels 1 cup bite-size cheese crackers Preparation Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and pepper sauce....

Preparation If there was one thing no bride or groom expected to derail their wedding plans, it was a global health crisis, but when the coronavirus pandemic first shuttered the wedding industry—along with just about everything else—in March of 2020, couples and their vendors started getting creative. Enter: The micro wedding. Because so many brides and grooms ultimately postponed their larger celebrations until things are safer, intimate celebrations have been on the rise....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) chopped dates (1 1/2 cups) 1 3/4 cups orange juice 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square baking pan. In medium saucepan, combine dates and orange juice....

In this Osaka travel guide, we’ll take you to Kuromon Ichiba Market to check out all the fresh seafood and produce Osakans has access to, and Sennichimae Kitchenware Street for all the Japanese kitchen tools and tableware you’re looking for. We love visiting fresh food markets when we travel in Japan, besides Tsukiji in Tokyo which everyone is aware, most large cities in Japan has thriving traditional food markets (vs....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix Water, oil and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1 cup Reese’s Pieces peanut butter candies 24 Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped Preparation Make cookie dough as directed on package. Stir in peanut butter pieces. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 13 minutes. Immediately top each cookie with 1 peanut butter cup; press lightly into dough....

This recipe along with our Strawberry Milkshake recipe are classic summertime favorites. SHAMROCK SHAKE RECIPE- This Mcdonald’s copycat shamrock shake recipe will become your go-to shake! The shake is so easy to make and tastes just like a real one. So, forget buying it when you can just make it at home for a fraction of the price. A thick and sweet milkshake made with ice cream, heavy whipping cream, mint extract, and green food coloring for the ultimate effect!...