Oden (おでん), or fish cake stew, is a classic home-style Japanese dish that represents comfort and affordability. It is generally served as a small dish to accompany an alcoholic beverage. Oden consists of fish cakes of various shapes and types, along with boiled eggs, daikon radish, and konnyaku (konjac). This Oxtail Oden (テールおでん), boosted up with rich oxtail broth, is the ultimate comfort food that is best enjoyed with a chilled beer or hot sake!...
Ingredients 12 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 1 jar (24 oz) caramelized onion and roasted garlic tomato pasta sauce 4 oz sliced turkey pepperoni (1/2 cup) 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 14-inch deep-dish pizza pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 4 cups milk 1 (3.4-oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 (8-oz.) carton (1 cup) refrigerated or frozen fat-free egg product, thawed 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon rum extract or 1/4 cup light rum 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Whipped cream, if desired Nutmeg, if desired Preparation In large bowl, combine 2 cups of the milk and pudding mix; beat 1 minute or until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups milk, egg product, vanilla, rum extract, salt and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; beat well....
Ingredients 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb total) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 to 2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 package (8 oz) baby bella mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 1 package (12 oz) fresh green beans (in steam bag) 4 oz cream cheese, cubed (from 8-oz package) 1/4...
Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, (two 5-inch sausages), chopped 2 medium celery stalks (with leaves), sliced (1 1/4 cups) 1 large carrot, chopped (3/4 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained 5 cups water 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra, thawed and drained...
Ingredients 1 cup dried pinto beans 2 lb. cut-up frying chicken, skin removed 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup Old El Paso™ Salsa 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth 1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Place beans in medium bowl; add enough water to cover. Let stand overnight to soak. Drain beans; discard water. Place beans and all remaining ingredients except cilantro in 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker; mix well....
Preparation You know the line: “If anyone can show just cause why this couple cannot lawfully be joined together in matrimony, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.” Only, even if your guests can think of a reason, it’s unlikely that anyone would-or should-say anything. Except, of course, in TV and movies, where a melodramatic and “surprising” objection to the traditional wedding line read by the officiant has become a popular trope....
Preparation Creating beauty without a flicker of fuss is a true talent, whatever medium you’re working in. For three L.A. friends throwing a laid-back Easter brunch, it’s also a uniting force. The host, fashion designer Heidi Merrick, is known for clothes that combine old-Hollywood femininity with West Coast ease. Floral designer Kristen Caissie is the go-to source for poetic arrangements that are popular with fellow local creatives like Jenni Kayne and Clare Vivier....
Preparation One of the best parts of summer is the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables at local farm stands and farmers’ market in every state. Wondering what’s in season in July? Stone fruits, juicy red, yellow, and orange tomatoes, and sweet berries, to name just a few. All this fresh produce makes it easy to make healthy summer recipes. Here, five items that you should keep an eye out for this month....
Ingredients 2 cups Bisquick™ Original baking mix 1 1/3 cups milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg Preparation Heat Belgian waffle iron; grease if necessary. Stir all ingredients until blended. Pour batter by scant cupfuls onto center of hot waffle iron. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until steaming slows and waffle is golden brown. Carefully remove waffle. Related Video
Preparation If you’re a travel junkie who also happens to love reality TV, then Bravo’s new show Tour Group-which debuts March 1-has your name written all over it. The series follows a group of 11 strangers (including a pair of brothers who have never set foot outside of the U.S.) on a two-month journey to destinations around the world, from Rwanda to Thailand. They’re led by three guides, including the trusted travel expert Brandon Presser, who’s penned 40 guidebooks and visited almost 100 countries....
Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained 2/3 cup chopped deli rotisserie chicken 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/4 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 egg, slightly beaten Celery sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....
Ingredients 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup shredded Cheddar and American cheese blend (4 oz) 12 dill pickle slices 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon sesame seed Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain....
Ingredients 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (8 oz) 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions (from 1-lb bag) 1/2 cup dry white wine or milk 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 cans (6 oz each) crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed 1 loaf (14 to 16 oz) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes Preparation In 2-quart saucepan or chafing dish, heat all ingredients except crabmeat and bread over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Betty Crocker™ red and green decorating icings, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon....
Preparation Magic happens in the kitchen. And when people spend time cooking meals day after day, there were bound to be superstitious habits that developed over the years. Whether they originated from witchcraft, folklore, astrology, or even odd occurrences, people started to wholeheartedly believe in these ritualistic forces of cause and effect that seemed too good to simply be coincidental—that spilled salt was bad luck and, on the flip side, tossing it over your shoulder would mean luck regained....
Ingredients 3/4 cup potato starch flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1/2 cup white rice flour 1/4 cup garbanzo and fava flour 1/4 cup sweet white sorghum flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 3/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1 teaspoon guar gum 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup sugar 5 cups chopped peeled apples (5 medium) 1/2 cup sugar...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/2 pound salmon fillet 1/2 cup wasabi mayonnaise (from 11-ounce bottle) 16 round wheat crackers 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon) Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, oil and gingerroot in small shallow container. Place salmon in mixture, skin side up. Let stand 10 minutes....
Preparation Dried chorizo is an intensely seasoned, hard Spanish pork sausage (not to be confused with Mexican fresh chorizo). It’s flavored with pimenton (smoked paprika), garlic, and salt and comes in sweet and spicy varieties. The flavors in this sausage tend to be really intense. Enjoy thin slices right out of the package, with crusty bread and mustard, or lightly fry it for tapas. Use it to enhance soups, stews, or rice dishes such as paella....
WHAT KIND OF BEETS CAN I USE? There are so many different types of beets and you can use any of them. Here are some of the beets we like to use: Red BeetsPurple BeetsStriped BeetsGolden BeetsBaby Beets The smaller beets do tend to be sweeter, so if you are looking for a sweeter flavor, lean towards the ones. Chef’s Tip: When picking out your beets, be sure to get even-sized beets for even cooking....
