Over the memorial day break, our family took a quick trip to Redding California and visited nearby areas including Mount Shasta. We desperately wanted to spend some time in nature as we spend the majority of our time in our house cooking and filming. We missed hiking as a family since our Utah trip and it was perfect timing as Lassen Volcanic National Park was just opening their roads through the park that weekend....
Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup or honey 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups Total® Raisin Bran cereal 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or sliced almonds Preparation Butter square pan, 8x8x2 inches. Heat brown sugar and corn syrup just to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and cinnamon until smooth. Stir in cereal and peanuts or almonds until evenly coated....
We are kicking off this year’s holiday giveaway with our friends over at Nozomi Project to give away their unique Christmas ornaments and their newest addition clean keys to 4 lucky Just One Cookbook readers! Each winner will receive 1 of the items from the featured collection. The giveaway is open to everyone worldwide, so enter for your chance to win! Nozomi Project – Christmas Ornaments Crafted from beautiful pieces of broken pottery, each ornament is framed in a beautiful silver-plated bezel, hung with a sterling silver 9mm jump ring and elegant white velvet ribbon....
Ingredients 16 hard-cooked eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup chopped cooked small shrimp 3 tablespoons basil pesto 32 cooked peeled deveined large shrimp Preparation Cut eggs lengthwise in half with rippled vegetable cutter or sharp knife. Carefully remove yolks and place in small bowl; reserve egg white halves. Mix yolks, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt and red pepper until fluffy....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon shortening 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled 3 eggs 2 cups cornbread mix 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper 1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 cups coarsely broken pig skins Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Heat shortening in 10-inch ovenproof skillet or square baking pan, 9x9x2 inches, in oven 3 minutes....
Preparation There’s a world of intense flavor to be discovered when you choose to roast a duck instead of taking the tried-and-true path with chicken. Yet many cooks find duck intimidating. The reason, in a word, is fat. Ducks wear a thick coat of it, and fatty skin is not a pretty prospect. Not to worry. After using our guide to roasting a duck, you’ll have a crisp, bronzed bird ready for carving....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla 3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons whipping cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray....
Satoimo (里芋), taro roots, or Japanese sweet taro, is a starchy root crop widely enjoyed in Japanese cuisine. It is high in fiber and has lower calories than regular potatoes, making it a healthy alternative of starch. They are often prepared by simmering in dashi and soy sauce in home-cooked and traditional Japanese dishes. What Is Satoimo (Taro) Satoimo is a mild-flavored starchy root vegetable widely enjoyed in Japanese cuisine....
Preparation The Hills star Audrina Patridge married her longtime boyfriend Corey Bohan this past weekend. E! News broke the story with few images of the bride and groom and their wedding party, but Patridge has shared even more photos from her big day. The couple got married in Hawaii at a gorgeous botanical garden overlooking the ocean in front of 130 close friends and family on November 5th. Patridge shared a photo of herself and Bohan, who dated for eight years and got engaged last November....
Ingredients 2 boxes (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Devil's Food Cake Mix Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cans (13.4 oz each) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup shortening 1 cup butter, softened 8 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 15 caramels, unwrapped 3 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt...
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion (from 12-oz bag), thawed 1/2 cup uncooked medium barley 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup water 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed Preparation Cut beef into bite-size pieces if desired. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except mixed vegetables....
Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) jar pineapple preserves 1 (8-oz.) jar Dijon mustard 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, undrained 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 1/2 lb. frozen cooked Italian meatballs (about 80 meatballs) Preparation In small saucepan, combine all ingredients except meatballs. Bring to a boil. Place meatballs in 2 1/2 to 3-quart slow cooker. Stir in preserves mixture. Cover; cook on High setting for 4 hours, stirring twice....
Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count) 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (18.6 oz) Progresso™ Rich & Hearty chicken pot pie style soup 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Preparation Soften pie crusts as directed on pkg. Thaw and drain vegetables. Make pie crust as directed on pkg for two-crust pie, using 9-inch pie pan. Heat oven to 425°F. Stir together soup, vegetables and flour....
Preparation There are many benefits to hosting the birds in your backyard. They provide natural pest and weed control by eating insects and seeds in your yard and off your plants and offer hours of birdwatching. Birds like hummingbirds and orioles also help to pollinate flowers. By creating a habitat that is friendly to birds, you are helping the environment. Birds have a chance to thrive in your area because of your encouragement....
Have you heard of Japanese Dipping Ramen Noodles? Known as Tsukemen (つけ麺), it is one of the most beloved styles of ramen in Japan, especially during the summer months. The dish involves serving cold noodles alongside a bowl of hot soup. You would dip the noodles into the soup and enjoy the toppings served atop or on the side of the noodles. The contrast of cold noodles and hot broth, in my opinion, is literally the best of both worlds....
Ingredients 4 oz. (1 cup) uncooked elbow macaroni 1 lb. ground turkey breast 3/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 3 medium zucchini, chopped (about 3 cups) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1 (10-oz.) container refrigerated light Alfredo sauce 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian Style Bread Crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese 1 teaspoon margarine or butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray....
Preparation For decades, the wedding buffet was the more casual alternative to the traditional seated dinner: They’re interactive, more varied, and offer more room for customization than a standard three-course meal. Now, there’s another option that’s threatening to overtake the buffet in terms of popularity, and that’s the food station. “This is what we suggest when people want a certain feel for their reception but a buffet is a little too traditional for them,” says Julie Savage Parekh of Strawberry Milk Events....
It’s easier than ever to learn a new language! Thanks to the internet, you no longer have to go to Japan, to a language school, or even to an expensive college to learn Japanese. With all the resources out there – and mostly for free – you can easily pick up and master the language. Since many of you have asked, we’ve put together a list of some of the best websites and apps for learning Japanese....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups halved fresh strawberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup cold butter Butter-flavor cooking spray 2 cups vanilla fat-free ice cream Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....
