On May 5 every year, it’s Children’s Day in Japan. On this national holiday, children are celebrated and honored for their individual strengths, and happiness is wished upon them. As a part of the celebration, we eat Kashiwa Mochi (柏餅). What is Kashiwa Mochi? Kashiwa Mochi is tender but chewy rice cakes stuffed with sweet red bean paste and wrapped in a kashiwa (oak) leaf. You may wonder why mochi is wrapped in an oak leaf....
Nikko’s beautiful scenery is reason enough to visit the area. However, there are many places to visit and things to do in Nikko as well. We’ll share our experiences with you and help you plan the best trip in this travel guide. Nikko Itinerary Nikko Futarasan Jinja 日光二荒山神社 Nikkosanrinnoji Taiyuin 日光山輪王寺大猷院 Nikko Toshogu 日光東照宮 Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple 日光山輪王寺 Shinkyo Bridge 日光二荒山神社神橋 Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park 日光田母沢御用邸記念公園 Kanmangafuchi Abyss 憾満ヶ淵...
Ingredients 6 oz Hormel® Black Label® Bacon Canadian, diced finely 2 cups Bisquick™ Original pancake and baking mix 2 large eggs 1 cup milk Preparation Spray a large frying pan with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium heat, lightly brown diced Canadian bacon. Place on paper towels to cool. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 12 muffin tins with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, combine Bisquick™ pancake and baking mix, eggs, and milk....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting 18 push-up pop containers Additional pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs and 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on low speed until moistened....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg 1/2 cup raisins Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup. Stir all ingredients except raisins just until moistened. Stir in raisins....
Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup with 30% less sodium 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 3/4 cups water 1 cup milk 2 1/4 cups plain mashed potato mix (dry) 1 package (1 oz) dry ranch dip mix 1 egg, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 4-quart saucepan, mix filling ingredients....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges 4 bone-in loin pork chops, 1/2 inch thick Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix mustard, oil, rosemary, garlic-pepper blend, seasoned salt and paprika....
Ingredients 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1 egg 1 container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cups chopped red onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 to 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast Preparation Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 package (6 oz) turkey flavor stuffing mix 3 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium tart cooking apple, peeled and chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup dried cherries 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 6 boneless pork loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 2 lb) Preparation Generously spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 lb baby Yukon gold or red potatoes (each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), cut in half 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 3 cups baby arugula...
Ingredients 1/2 cup dried Thai, serrano or cayenne chiles 1/4 cup dried yellow split peas (chana dal), sorted 2 tablespoons sesame seed 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp or grated lime peel 1 tablespoon coriander seed 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seed 1/4 teaspoon asafetida (hing), if desired 2 tablespoons dried yellow split peas (chana dal), sorted 1 large sweet potato, (1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes...
Preparation Wouldn’t it be great if wedding planning were an exact science? When it comes to predicting how many guests will attend a wedding, it’s nearly impossible to accurately estimate what percentage of the overall guest list will affirmatively respond to your invite. Although many wedding planners will quote somewhere in the range of 60-75 percent attendance, there are many factors at play that can easily influence that range. Here, we sort through how to make your most educated hypothesis about how many people will be there to celebrate on the big day....
Ingredients 3 cups cubed (1-inch) French bread 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 3 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 8 oz prepared cheese product, cut into cubes (from 1-lb loaf) 1 lb smoked turkey breast, coarsely chopped (3 cups)...
Ingredients 1 lb fresh squid bodies 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup cold regular or nonalcoholic beer Vegetable oil for deep frying 1 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, peeled Juice of 1/2 lemon...
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Preparation For decades, the mothers of the bride and groom would consider any color appropriate to wear to her child’s wedding, with two exceptions: white and black. But just as brides now wear whatever color they want down the aisle, moms are now choosing dresses in any color that suits them, including black. (White is still generally considered taboo for the moms.) If you’re thinking about wearing a black gown to your child’s wedding, don’t let anyone talk you down from your decision-they’re sticking with old-school etiquette while you’re reading from a more contemporary rulebook....
Ingredients 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 to 3 teaspoons reserved maraschino cherry juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Drain cherries, reserving juice for Almond-Cherry Glaze....
Ingredients 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped 36 lollipop sticks 1 bag (16 oz) large marshmallows (about 36) 1 box (12 oz) Cinnamon Burst Cheerios™ cereal Preparation Line large cookie sheets with foil. In heavy, nonstick 2-quart saucepan, heat condensed milk, butter and caramels over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat....
Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/3 cup sliced green onions (5 medium) 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 lb chopped cooked crabmeat or imitation crabmeat (2 cups) 6 sun-dried tomato or spinach-cilantro flavored flour tortillas (8 to 10 inch) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted...
