Preparation When you accepted the role of your bride’s maid of honor, you likely knew that the position came with several responsibilities. While most of those duties revolve around providing support at the appropriate moments, there’s one in particular that puts you front and center: the maid of honor speech. To help you craft the perfect address to the bride and groom, we tapped three industry experts to come up with the ultimate maid of honor speech template....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (5 to 6) 1 1/2 cups Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix 1/2...
From Mizu Yokan to Daifuku, there are endless varieties of traditional Japanese confections called wagashi (和菓子). But to make at home, Manju (饅頭) is the best. It’s one of the simplest Japanese sweets you can make in your kitchen. What is Manju? Manju was first introduced to Japan in 1341 when a Japanese envoy came back from China and brought back mantou (饅頭) with him. The character for mantou is read as”manjū” in Japanese....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 cup butter, softened 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar Additional toasted chopped pecans, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....
Oh, purin, sweet custard pudding. You are deliciously smooth, creamy, silky, and rich. And I could never resist your deep bittersweet caramel topping. You are just the perfect dessert to make every kid (and adult alike) the happiest person on the planet. Okay, I was being wax lyrical about a dessert, but the love is deep and real. Today’s recipe–Purin (プリン) aka Japanese pudding—is one of the most famous childhood desserts in Japan....
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup plus 5 to 10 teaspoons warm water (105°F to 115°F) 3 tablespoons meringue powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Betty Crocker™ gel food color(s), if desired Preparation In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, 1/3 cup warm water, the meringue powder, vanilla and cream of tartar with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Beat on high speed 7 to 10 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until very stiff....
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mizkan™. Crunchy vegetables are my favorite, and I love all kinds of root vegetables. Among them are turnips. Do you eat them? I love using turnips for miso soup, pickles, simmered dishes, and in just about everything! Today I’m sharing a sweet and tangy Kyoto-style pickle known as Senmaizuke (千枚漬け) made of thinly sliced turnips. What is Senmaizuke Senmaizuke (千枚漬け) is one of Kyoto’s the three most famous pickles along with Sugukizuke (すぐき漬け) and Shibazuke (しば漬け), and it’s made of thinly sliced pickled turnip or daikon radish....
Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups finely chopped unpeeled apples (3 medium) 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 3 large carrots, sliced (2 cups) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), skin removed 3 cups water 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup uncooked medium pearled barley 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Preparation In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place carrots, celery and onion....
Ingredients 6 pork boneless loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (2 pounds) 1 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt 1 bag (16 oz) corn bread stuffing mix (6 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Preparation Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork chops with peppered seasoned salt....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) mild Mexican pasteurized prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers, cut into cubes 3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 package (9 ounces) frozen cooked Southwest-seasoned chicken breast strips, thawed and cubed 1 container (8 ounces) Southwest ranch sour cream dip 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)...
Ingredients 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground gingerroot 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 packages (20 oz each) boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple 1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 4) 4 cups hot cooked white rice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves...
Ingredients 1/2 cup white baking chips, melted and cooled 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Beat melted white baking chips, sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/3 cups milk 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup raisins 2 1/2 cups milk 2 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 1/4 cups mashed baked sweet potatoes 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 eggs 2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup orange juice...
Preparation Address your invites with labels that wrap around the bottom of each envelope. Tools and Supplies Ink-jet or laser printerFull-size sticker sheets (each sheet creates 5 labels)Bone folderMetal rulerCraft knifeCutting surface Basic How-To Download our PDF file, and open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader (if you are using a Mac, use Reader instead of Apple’s Preview application). Most browsers already include this program, but if you have trouble downloading the file or would like to upgrade Acrobat Reader, you can obtain the latest version of the software for free from Adobe’s website....
Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake mix with special dark chocolate syrup and pudding Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 box white cake mix with pudding Water, oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 2 containers fluffy white whipped ready-to-spread frosting 8 oz ready-to-use black fondant Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (8- or 9-inch) round pans with shortening....
Preparation Although most people are familiar with the term “bridezilla,” the concept of a “momzilla” might seem a little foreign. This moniker applies to a mother of the bride or groom who is being extremely difficult, high-maintenance, and trying to take control of the entire event. “A ‘momzilla’ tries to take over wedding planning, typically because they’re the ones paying for it or because they’re trying to relive their own wedding experience vicariously through their children,” explains Kelly Heyn, wedding planner and owner of SociaLife Event Planning....
Ingredients 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed Cheddar cheese soup 2 cups water 6 cups frozen broccoli florets 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) Preparation In 4-quart saucepan, mix soup and water. Heat over high heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and smooth. Add broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender....
My son started first grade yesterday and I asked him what he wanted to eat to celebrate his new school year. He requested this Chocolate Ice Cream again. Initially I was planning to post a Japanese recipe for today, but I’ll delay it to next Monday instead. I actually need this recipe to be up on my blog so that I can read the recipe from my iPad while cooking....
Preparation If you’re a baker, you may have noticed the variety of pie plates on the market. As with most cookware, there’s a lot of debate about which type is the best. Pie plates typically come in three different materials: metal, glass, and ceramic. All three can absolutely create a fantastic pie, so determining which is “best” is primarily based on personal preference. But, just like anything that’s up for debate, there are pros and cons to each....
