Ingredients 1 cup Caesar dressing 2 bunches romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (20 cups) 2 cups Caesar or garlic-flavored croutons 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper Preparation Pour dressing into large salad bowl. Add romaine; toss until coated with dressing. Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss. Related Video
Preparation Potato salad is Americana in a bowl. Fine-tune it with our tried-and-true tips-evenly cut spuds for consistent bites, grainy mustard for zip-and it’ll be the hero of your next picnic or block party. Also critical: using the right cooking technique for the potatoes. Steaming is a popular method but can produce too-soft exteriors and undercooked centers. Our test kitchen favors starting in cool water and boiling, which ensures evenly textured spuds that are seasoned to the core....
Ingredients 24 slices (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick) French baguette bread (from 10-oz loaf) 1 1/2 cups finely shredded lettuce 1/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing 6 thin slices (about 1/2 oz each) provolone cheese, cut into fourths 24 thin slices Genoa salami (4 oz), folded in half twice 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced 3/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves or chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....
I was not a big fan of watermelon growing up. When my brother-in-law introduced homemade watermelon juice to me years ago, I was reluctant to try but ended up being surprised by how delicious it was. Now I have to make watermelon juice whenever it is in season. Growing up, watermelon was the most common fruit during the summer time in Japan. We usually spent the summer at my grandparents’ home in Osaka....
Ingredients 1 bag (5 lb) Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 1 bag (5 lb) Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1 3/4 cups dry milk 1 1/4 cups sugar 4 1/2 tablespoons salt Butter or margarine, see loaf directions below Bread machine or quick active dry yeast, see loaf directions below Preparation Mix all ingredients in extra-large bowl until well blended. Store tightly covered in bulk, or measure into quantities for 1 1/2- pound or 2-pound loaf recipes (below)....
In this tutorial guide, I’ll show you the Japanese techniques on how to make a perfectly airy chiffon cake. The Japanese chiffon cakes are also a lot less sweet than the Western-style version, which most people would appreciate. What is Chiffon Cake? It is pronounced as SHE-fon cake. Chiffon cake is a light cake with a spongy texture made with simple ingredients such as oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and flavorings....
Preparation Few things are more frustrating than when you bring home a newly purchased item—be it a candle, baking dish, or vase—only to find that a label or sticker won’t budge when you try to remove it. Not only are they unsightly to look at, but the stuck-on stickers can also be hazardous if they’re left on an item you use to cook with or eat out of. Leave it to Martha, though, to find a way to make a time consuming task so much easier....
Ingredients 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 1/4 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 jar (24.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)...
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), broken into pieces 24 hard peppermint candies Preparation Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper, aluminum foil or cooking parchment paper. Place candy coating in 8-cup microwavable measure or 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Place peppermint candies in heavy plastic bag; crush with rolling pin or bottom of small heavy saucepan....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups finely shredded peeled carrots (5 medium) 3/4 cup Smucker’s® Simple Delight™ Salted Caramel Topping 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons Smucker’s® Simple Delight™ Salted Caramel Topping...
One of my readers in Singapore told me Sanma (Pacific Saury) is still in season and it’s pretty cheap there (about $4 for 2 whole Sanma in the US). So today I’m sharing an easy Sanma recipe. In case you haven’t seen my other Sanma recipe, check out Sanma Shioyaki recipe. In my Beef Teriyaki post, I briefly explained that Teriyaki is a cooking technique, in which we cook ingredients (protein or veggies) till the sauce starts to luster, but “that” sauce we make became very popular outside of Japan....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 3 cups uncooked extra-wide egg noodles (5 oz) 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ tomato basil pasta sauce or marinara sauce 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain....
Ingredients 1 bag (16 oz) frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef flavored broth 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 1 medium potato, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1 bag (1 lb) frozen mixed vegetables Preparation In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix frozen meatballs, broth, tomatoes, potato, onion and garlic-pepper blend. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 11 hours or until vegetables are tender....
Ingredients 4 cups shredded red cabbage 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2- to 3-pound pork boneless shoulder roast Preparation Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix cabbage, onion, apple, brown sugar, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in cooker. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray....
It’s been very exciting for those of us who live in the Bay Area if you are a sports fan. The Golden State Warriors are chasing their second NBA championship, the baseball season has just started, and the San Jose Sharks are in the hockey playoffs. Even with all the excitement around, I have a confession to make. I am not a sports fan at all. Growing up in Japan, I watched baseball with my dad and that’s the only game I understand....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ snickerdoodle cookie mix Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 4 oz cream cheese, softened 14 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Set aside 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar mixture from packet. Make drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 15 minutes. In food processor, process half of the cookies to fine crumbs....
Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter 3 cups Frosted Cheerios™ cereal 1 to 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles 20 small candies Preparation Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 3-quart saucepan, heat sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter until melted and smooth....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro...
Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy creamy white frosting (from 16-oz container) 16 large marshmallows Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel (from 0.68-oz tube) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan....
Ingredients 4 pounds butternut or buttercup squash (2 medium) 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 2 slices sandwich bread 1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese (2 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Cut squash into halves or fourths; remove seeds and fibers. Place cut sides down in microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam....
