Preparation Planning a wedding menu isn’t simply a matter of selecting the entrées to be served at the dinner table. Instead, you’ll be building a culinary event that lasts over the course of many hours. You want to kick it off with tasty bites during cocktail hour that give guests the sense that the entire evening will be fun and delicious. So, how many things should be on offer during the course of the hour?...
Preparation When you want to broil a chicken breast consider this:A bone-in, skin-on chicken breast half is thicker at one end than the other, so under the broiler, the thinner part will dry out before the thicker is cooked. Even worse, the chicken may scorch before cooking through. A skinless, boneless chicken breast is a nice even cut, but even it can dry out under the intense heat of the broiler, that’s why our favorite method is to wrap a skinless boneless chicken breast in bacon or pancetta before broiling....
Preparation Pairing up a bridesmaid with a corresponding groomsman-for the processional and recessional, reception entrance, and wedding photos-is a fairly easy task that comes with a few options. But first, a question: Did you know that the bride and groom don’t have to have an equal number of attendants? That’s right: Being paired up, one to one, isn’t essential. If you’d like to have only five bridesmaids, you don’t have to reluctantly ask a sixth because your groom’s got half a dozen guy pals in the wedding party; let one groomsman escort two bridesmaids....
Preparation It may seem intimidating to prune your orchid, but it’s important to your plant’s health. Pruning an orchid can not only help it last longer—as well as flower more—but it’ll also ensure you’re removing diseased leaves and help you get it ready for repotting, according to Bruce Rogers, orchid expert and author of The Orchid Whisperer, Expert Secrets for Growing Beautiful Orchids. So, grab your pruning shears: Here’s when you need to prune your orchid, and how to prune it properly....
Preparation If you’ve ever seen an Osiria rose, then you already know why they’re popular with gardeners and flower enthusiasts. “You can identify this rose by a clear color contrast between the exterior color of the rose petal and its interior,” says master gardener and landscape designer Andrea Scharff. “It is most often found with a cherry red petal and a white reverse.” However, for as beautiful and interesting as Osiria roses are, growing them is no easy feat....
Preparation A reader recently came to us with a puzzling query: “Our artificial tree has seen better days. Can we recycle it?” asked Joanne Solomon of Athens, N.Y. The benefit of an artificial tannenbaum is that it lasts for many, many holidays and is a mess-free alternative to a classic pine or fir. But as the years go by, there’s bound to come a time where you simply have to let your artificial tree go....
My friends and readers often ask what I usually cook when I am too busy or when I’m too lazy to shop for fresh ingredients. Can you guess? It’s Japanese-style pasta! I’ve been making various Japanese-style pasta recipes since my college days. I always keep abundant spaghetti in my pantry for a quick meal. I’m excited to show you how to make my family’s latest favorite, Japanese-style Pasta with Shrimp and Broccolini (海老とブロッコリーニの和風パスタ)!...
There are plenty of reasons why pasta is so universally loved. Even for the Japanese home cooks, pasta are the holy grail of time-saving, pantry-friendly, kid-friendly, low-fuss kind of meals. Need a quick dinner? Raid your pantry for some kind of pasta, canned fish, bottled seasoning, and you can rustle up a flavorful meal like this Japanese-style Tuna Mushroom Pasta (ツナときのこのパスタ) in no time. What a life saver on busy nights!...
Our holiday giveaway series is getting better as we’ve partnered with Miya Company to give away their beautiful Japanese-made ceramic serving bowl to 3 lucky winners! The multipurpose serving bowl can be used to serve your wafu pasta, as a fruit bowl, or as a centerpiece on your dinner table. It is also perfect as a housewarming, hostess or wedding gift. Enter to win now! Win Japanese Tableware from Miya Company This Holiday Season Each winner will receive a serving bowl with classic Japanese design from the Aizome collection listed below....
Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening 1/2 teaspoon maple flavor plus cold water to make 3 tablespoons 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup real maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup pecan halves 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt....
Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2/3 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper 6 large potatoes, peeled, cubed 1/4 cup herb butter 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk Salt and pepper Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 18 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 lb cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp with tails (31 to 35 count) 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese, cubed 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 16 kalamata or ripe olives 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 tablespoon fresh grated lemon peel 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped...
Ingredients 3 slices lean turkey bacon 10 small red potatoes, unpeeled, halved (about 1 1/2 lb) 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed Dash pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh dill weed or parsley, if desired Preparation Cook bacon in microwave as directed on package. Cool slightly. Crumble; set aside. Place potatoes, cut side down, in 12x8-inch (2-quart) ungreased microwavable dish....
Ingredients 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped well-drained maraschino cherries 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3 to 4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 24 miniature (1 3/4x1-inch) muffin cups or 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups....
Welcome to the start of our Nikko travel guide series and we’ll start off at Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, a theme park built as an Edo period village replica. Our family had a blast learning about life in Japan during the Edo period, trying various activities, and enjoying the theatrics the park offered. Here is the Just One Cookbook Nikko Travel Guide series below and we hope you’ll enjoy the journey with us....
Christmas morning is such a special time for family rituals and traditions. For the last few years, my family has been embracing a routine that involves opening gifts followed by a sweet Christmas breakfast. And the particular food we eat is Panettone Bread Pudding! It is my kids’ favorite and they will make a big fuss if I ever try to introduce something different. The kids would have the panettone with chocolate milk, while the adults enjoy it with freshly brewed coffee....
I’ve shared different variations of pickled cucumbers here on the website, but we always have room for another possibility, right? Cucumbers are budget-friendly, delicious, and the shelflife prolongs once pickled! This Pickled Cucumbers and Myoga (きゅうりとミョウガの浅漬け) is one that you can make quickly and efficiently. Within hours, the pickles will be ready for you to enjoy! Why You Should Make Pickled Cucumbers and Myoga For home gardeners, cucumbers are easy to grow and come in abundance....
Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef 1 package Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes 2 1/4 cups boiling water 2/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup coarsely broken tortilla chips Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Mix uncooked Potatoes, Sauce Mix, boiling water and milk in ungreased 2-quart round casserole. Stir in beef and 1/2 cup of the cheese....
Ingredients 2 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11.5-oz package) 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz) 2 tablespoons real bacon pieces (from 2-oz jar) 1 medium green onion, sliced (1 tablespoon) 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. When grill is heated, place 1 tortilla on bottom grill surface. Quickly top with cheese, bacon and onion. Place remaining tortilla on top....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 bag (2 lb) fresh carrots, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Place 15x10x1-inch pan in oven 10 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all ingredients except carrots until blended. Add carrots; toss to coat. Spray hot pan with cooking spray. Place carrots in single layer in pan....
