Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup mashed bananas (2 to 3 medium) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup fat-free milk 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)...
Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) vanilla pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) 2 cups milk 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1 package (10.75 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 3/4 cup frozen cranberry-orange sauce (from 12-ounce container), thawed 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained Additional fresh raspberries, if desired Preparation Mix pudding mix and milk in 2-quart sauce-pan....
Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups candied cherries 1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, cut in half 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or filberts 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 large salmon fillet (about 2 lb), cut into 8 pieces Preparation In small bowl, mix all ingredients except salmon. In shallow glass or plastic dish, place salmon. Pour marinade over salmon. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour....
I still remember vividly how my mom and I spent many evenings making Japanese Hamburger Steak or Hambagu (ハンバーグ). If I was home, she would call me around 4:30 PM and always encouraged my presence in the kitchen. Unless I was in the middle of a novel that I couldn’t stop reading, I didn’t mind helping her out most of the time. That’s how I learned to cook Japanese food from her....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons red, green and white candy sprinkles 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1 1/2 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ red gel food color Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms....
Ingredients 6 medium carrots (3/4 lb), cut into julienne (matchstick-cut) strips 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling. Add carrots. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until tender. Drain; remove from skillet. Set aside. In same skillet, cook remaining ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently, until bubbly....
Preparation Alongside matrimony comes a slew of traditions, from kissing the bride to tossing the bouquet. But a certain ritual extends far beyond the wedding day, leaving many to wonder, well, why? Saving the top tier stems back centuries and gives couples the chance to indulge in their confection outside of that one precious wedding-day bite. But where did the tradition start, and why just the top tier? QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR WEDDING CAKE BAKER...
Preparation If you have a lawn at home to look after, you already know how tricky it can be to keep it healthy and weed-free. “If your turf appears anything other than lush or vibrant, it is likely lacking some form of routine maintenance, such as irrigation, mowing, fertilizing, and trimming,” explains Mike Fitzpatrick, vice president of U.S. Lawns. “Telltale signs your lawn is in need of restoration included brown or yellow spots, barren areas where grass seems not to grow, overgrown weeds or moss in your lawn or on your bricks, and rock-hard ground....
Preparation Whether you’re throwing a Downton Abbey-themed dinner or hosting a holiday event like the Duchess Kate, certain life moments call for ultra-formal table settings (although, we’re all for unparalleled formality for the sake of fun). Though crafting a tablescape worthy of the royals undoubtedly takes more planning (and silver!) than your weekly potluck, it’s not as inaccessible as you might think—especially if you heed the following streamlined tips from Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette and author of Modern Etiquette Made Easy ($15....
Ingredients 1 cup fat-free egg product 1 cup water 1/2 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup diced extra-lean reduced-sodium deli ham 1/2 cup chopped green onions Quartered cherry tomatoes, if desired Sliced green onions, if desired...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut up 1 medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup water 1 cup milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add potatoes and celery. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain liquid into blender....
The list of these grocery stores is provided by local Just One Cookbook readers. They can be Japanese grocers, other Asian grocers, local major supermarkets or online stores, but please note that not every store carries a comprehensive range of Japanese products or fresh ingredients. We try to provide the website link if they have one. Before you make a trip to any of the stores, it’s best to do quick research for updated information....
Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I would like to share my gratitude to all my readers who enjoy my posts and tried my recipes. This week Just One Cookbook has reached 1000 subscribers (Feed readers & Email Subscribers)! You provide me the encouragement to continue blogging that I would have never imagined myself doing. It means a lot to me and thank you for your support! I prepared Kakiage Tempura Don (vegetable & shrimp tempura donburi) to celebrate this occasion!...
Kiriboshi Daikon (切り干し大根, “cut and dried daikon”) is dried daikon radish strips. This Japanese food product is a shelf-stable pantry item consisting of sun-dried daikon strips. It is a valuable preserved food eaten for centuries when fresh vegetables were scarce and highly nutritious. What Is Kiriboshi Daikon Kiriboshi daikon is a dried food (乾物・かんぶつ) consisting of sundried daikon strips. In dried form, it resembles thick and brown wavy ribbons. It’s most commonly cooked in a simmer of carrot and aburaage seasoned with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin....
Dashi (Japanese soup stock) is a Japanese soup stock, and it is a fundamental ingredient in many Japanese dishes to create authentic flavor. Today I want to share how to make Kombu Dashi (昆布だし). What is Kombu Dashi? Kombu Dashi (昆布だし) is a Japanese soup stock made with kombu (昆布 dried kelp), dried kelp that is used extensively in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cooking. In Korean, it is referred to as dasima (다시마), and in Chinese as haidai (海带)....
Kuri Kanroni (栗の甘露煮), or chestnuts in heavy syrup, is an ingredient used in desserts, especially during the fall season. The chestnuts are simmered in simple syrup and have a beautiful deep mustard color, traditionally due to the addition of dried gardenia fruit (クチナシ). Some wagashi with kuri kanroni include yokan and kuri manju. It’s also used for kuri kinton, sweet potato and chestnut mash eaten in Osechi Ryori. Recipes Using Kuri Kanroni Where To Buy You can find it sold in jars or pouches at Japanese or Asian grocery stores....
Ingredients 1 lb bulk pork sausage 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 1 cup onion-seasoned beef broth (from 14 oz can) 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potato mix Water, milk and butter called for on potato mix pouch Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray with cooking spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 4 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage, browned and drained Grated Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired...
I hope you had a great weekend. We had our daughter’s birthday party over the weekend (our little princess turned 4!) and it was pretty a chaotic weekend for us. Due to jet lag, my son still wakes up around 4 AM everyday and makes my day extra looooong. Therefore, needing some time to rest and write posts about my trip to Japan, my great blogger friend Laura from Family Spice came to rescue and blog-sit for me today....
