Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 large sweet potato, peeled, shredded (1 cup) 3 parsnips, peeled, shredded (1 cup) 1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container) 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING- There is just something about making homemade spice blends like this Cajun seasoning! The flavors mixed together to create a flavorful seasoning that may be used on just about any recipe! I love making a double or triple batch of seasoning and always having some on hand to use. Ingredients: This blend has been tested so many times to perfect the proportions and it is absolutely delicious and so quick to whip up....
I usually spend my summers in Japan with my children, and that’s when they explore new Japanese foods that are not always available in the SF Bay Area. Warabi Mochi (わらび餅) was their new “discovery” this year and I’ve enjoyed making it at home after we came back. What is Warabi Mochi? If you haven’t heard of Warabi Mochi (わらび餅), don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are many types of “mochi” in Japan, and this is just one of them....
Preparation How would you feel if you were walking in your yard and found a four-leaf clover? Lucky, right? Well, the actual chances of finding one is 1 in 10,000. Dr. John Frett, Professor of Landscape Horticulture and Director of the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens, says, “It is not that unusual. The 1 in 10,000 chance is for a ’typical’ group of plants, a group that represents the statistical norm for the population....
Preparation Dressing for a bridal shower can bring on all forms of guest anxiety, especially if the invitation is ambiguous. We hear you-this popular party is often held at a variety of different venues (no shower is the same!) which means determining the expected formality level can be confusing. That’s why we tapped four etiquette and style gurus to help you get dressed, whether you’re attending a casual fête in the bride-to-be’s parents’ backyard, her favorite fancy restaurant, or on an urban hotel rooftop....
The second the weather shifts and the nights are full of cooler temperatures, all I can think about is warm and nourishing Japanese hot pots, soups, and stews. I look forward not only to the pleasures of eating them but also to the joy of preparing them for my family. From a vegetarian hot tofu dish to a party-favorite shabu shabu, to a mildly spiced pressure cooker curry, here are 15 of my favorite cold-weather recipes to get you started....
Preparation As you plan your wedding, you’ll find that your bridesmaids are by your side through every shopping spree, decoration decision, and DIY session. They’ve likely also put together (and paid for) an epic bachelorette party with your closest friends. It’s no wonder that many brides thank their ‘maids and attendees for spending time and money on their pre-nuptial bash with tokens of their appreciation. Here’s all you need to know about bachelorette party gifts....
Ingredients 11/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz) 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups milk 11/2 cups chopped cooked ham 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)...
Ingredients 1 bag (1 lb) frozen cauliflower nuggets, carrots and pea pods 1 1/4 cups Country® Corn Flakes cereal, coarsely crushed (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation Cook frozen vegetables as directed on package; drain well. Just before serving, in small bowl, mix crushed cereal, butter and lemon-pepper seasoning. Sprinkle over vegetables; stir to coat. Serve immediately. Related Video
This fruitcake recipe came from my best friend Yukako who lives in Osaka, Japan. She also gave me the banana bread recipe over 10 years ago and it’s been my favorite banana bread since then. I hope you enjoy these yummy treats and have a wonderful weekend! Similar Recipes: Blueberry Crème Fraîche Scones Nutella Banana Bread Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for our free newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates!...
Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thin 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/2 cups eggnog 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, brown sugar and cinnamon over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat, and add apples. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes or until apples are softened....
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter or margarine 6 oz unsweetened chocolate 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 60 white and chocolate-striped candy drops or pieces, unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and chocolate on High 1 minute. Stir; microwave on High 1 minute longer or until butter is melted and chocolate can be stirred smooth....
Ingredients 2 bone-in rib pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 thin slices deli Swiss cheese (1 oz each) 2 thin slices deli ham (1 oz each) 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg 2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)...
Preparation There’s something special about getting others involved during the wedding ceremony-we throw bouquets, ask our friends and family to be a part of our wedding parties, and eat and drink alongside loved ones to create memories that last a lifetime. Tossing rice is a wedding tradition that gets everyone involved, which may be why it’s persisted throughout the centuries. Exit tosses date back to the ancient Romans, but how did the ritual start?...
Preparation It’s no secret that suede is one of the more delicate materials in fashion. As such, it requires special cleaning to ensure it stays in tip-top shape. We spoke to two renowned cleaning experts for their advice on keeping our beautiful suede shoes looking their best. “The first rule of thumb when treating suede is to know the material and to avoid ruining it while attempting to clean it,” says Jason Mark Angsuvarn, the founder and president of Jason Markk, a shoe cleaning company geared towards sneaker lovers....
Preparation Baking cookies from scratch is a culinary rite of passage. Many of us remember tying on an apron and standing (on tiptoes, maybe) at the kitchen counter, learning to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies alongside our parents. But making chocolate candies at home? Few of us can say we’ve ever given it a go. In most cases, shaping and baking cookies is not so much quicker or easier than forming and dipping chocolates....
Every single recipes below has three things in common. They are a delicious, easy, single dish that can feed a lot of people. Hope you will give them a try! Shabu Shabu Quick & Easy Chirashi Sushi Oden White Stew Spaghetti Meat Sauce Okonomiyaki Unagi Don (Unadon) Sukiyaki Chicken Soboro Bouillabaisse Pork Curry Donburi Taiwanese Hot Pot & Homemade Meatballs It’s Time for a Holiday Giveaway! Related Video
Every morning, the one thing I truly look forward to the most is the first sip of coffee. As Mr. JOC and I both enjoy coffee, we purchase and try different beans from local and independent coffee roasters, as well as coffee shops we visited when we travel. As Cold Brew coffee got more popular in the recent years, many coffee lovers seem to be more interested in how we make iced coffee in Japan, known as Japanese Iced Coffee....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup finely ground almonds 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese softened 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 egg 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam...
Ingredients 6 slices maple-smoked bacon 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup real maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels....
