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Preparation Culinary schools dedicate an entire section of class to the potato. We’re not suggesting you go to school to learn about potatoes but beyond techniques for cooking potatoes, what the course covers and what you need to know is that potatoes fall into one of three types: starchy, waxy, and all-purpose. Regardless of what the potatoes you come across in the supermarket are named, if you can identify which type they are, you have the key to understanding the best way to cook those potatoes....

Preparation Find out what’s been happening in the world of Out of the Kitchen (formerly 42 Burners) with our weekly series. One pantry staple that our food editors always have on hand is jarred marinara sauce. From whipping up a delicious weeknight dinner like Pork-Meatball Skillet Bake to using it to create the base of a rich stew, store-bought marinara sauce is a versatile, essential ingredient to keep in the pantry....

Preparation If you’ve ever tossed and turned in bed because you felt like you were overheating, you might be a “hot sleeper.” These night sweats may have more to do with physiological reasons than environmental ones, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things that you can change in and around your bed to give you a more comfortable night’s sleep. Here, a few experts share their best tips for getting cool....

Preparation If there’s a more perfect winter comfort food than chili, we have yet to find it. It’s simple to make, easy to scale up, and comes together in just one pot. Our hearty, spicy beef version needs little more than a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of chives to shine, although a wedge of classic cornbread or a tangle of spaghetti, Cincinnati-style, doesn’t hurt. And if you’ve still got some chili left over, or if you’re looking for a new way to enjoy it, our test kitchen has got you covered....

When Nami asked on Instagram if JOC readers would be interested in driving in Japan, we were surprised by the overwhelming number of responses and questions. We’ll take a quick break from our regularly scheduled Japan travel post this week to share our experiences renting a car and driving in Japan. For the most part, I’ll be comparing driving in Japan to driving in the US where we do most of our driving....

Preparation Making salad dressing from scratch is a no-brainer. It’s quick, easy, and tastes so much better than any of its store-bought counterparts—and cheaper, too. All you need to do is gather the ingredients and whisk them together. You can even delegate this ultra-simple task to the kids. Take your salad to the next level by starting with these four recipes. They are the easy vinaigrettes and dressings that should be in everyone’s arsenal....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup molasses 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast Preparation Measure carefully, placing all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic/White cycle. Use Medium or Light crust color. Remove baked bread from pan and cool on wire rack....

Grilling season is here and I want to share one of my family’s favorite grilled meat recipes: Bulgogi—the iconic Korean BBQ beef. Intensely flavorful and delicious, it is undoubtedly some of the tastiest dishes to put on the grill. When the marinated meat hit the sizzling skillet, you can immediately smell the tantalizingly sweet & smoky aroma filling the hot summer air. Love your grilled meat with big bold flavors?...

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup fat-free egg product Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Pour into small bowl; cool 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 6 eggs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chopped chives 2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 2 cups refrigerated southern-style hash-brown potatoes 1/2 cup coarsely chopped Canadian bacon or cooked ham 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Beat egg product, chives, milk, salt, thyme and pepper in medium bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten 12 vanilla caramels, unwrapped 1 tablespoon milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup butter and the powdered sugar. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces....

Ingredients 1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix 2 cups orange juice 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/2 teaspoon paprika Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In pan, mix rice, seasoning packet from rice mix, orange juice, pecans and pimientos. Place chicken on rice mixture; sprinkle with paprika....

Chikuzenni (筑前煮) or Nishime (煮しめ) is a classic Japanese dish often served on New Year’s Day. This dish is made of root vegetables and chicken that are simmered in dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. My mom used to make it quite regularly because it was my family’s favorite type of simmered dishes. This is also a popular side dish for bento because it can be made in advance and still tastes great at room temperature....

Ingredients 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white or whole wheat bread dough, thawed 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped Preparation Grease cookie sheet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese onto flat surface. Roll bread dough in cheese into 24-inch rope. Place on cookie sheet, forming circle; pinch ends to seal. Snip dough 16 times from the outer edge of the circle at about 1 1/2-inch intervals, cutting two-thirds of the way through, using kitchen scissors....

Ingredients 1 cup vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 bag (1 lb) frozen snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms 2 1/2 cups coleslaw mix 4 cups chow mein noodles Preparation Mix broth, cornstarch, oyster sauce and pepper sauce; set aside. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 ripe medium tomato, seeded, diced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz) 12 kalamata or other large ripe olives, pitted, coarsely chopped (1/4 cup) 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained, flaked 12 leaves romaine lettuce, torn in half 6 pita (pocket) breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets...

Ingredients 5 jars (7 ounces each) pitted queen-size green olives, drained 3 cups olive or vegetable oil 1/2 cup shredded orange peel 1/2 cup orange juice 1 cup orange marmalade, melted 1 cone-shaped florists’ foam topiary with dowel and base, 8 inches tall Flowerpot to fit topiary base, about 5 inches in diameter Rocks to weight flowerpot Toothpicks Tissue paper 2 cups honey-roasted peanuts Preparation Mix olives, oil, orange peel, orange juice and marmalade....

BBQ meals at my house always include a side of grilled corn. The meal just doesn’t feel complete without a side of yummy grilled corn. Our recent favorite corn recipe is Grilled Corn with Miso Butter (味噌バターコーン) using Hikari Miso‘s Organic Saikyo Sweet Miso. Miso Butter: Flavor Up Your Sweet Corn with a Japanese Twist! I received a lot of positive feedback about my miso recipes from readers who had thought miso is limited to making miso soup....

With detailed step-by-step photo instructions, you will have success with the bread recipe. We love baking bread at home, especially if it is an easy recipe. There is just something so comforting about watching the bread come to life. From baking Classic Bread using a bread machine, or the crispy Italian Bread and the sweet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, homemade breads can’t be beat. White bread recipe- This homemade bread recipe is a winner!...

Preparation Are you tired of staring at a mess of electronic cords every day? The sight of wires hanging off media consoles in your living room or dangling from your home office’s desk can make for a less than relaxing—or productive—environment. Visually, these eyesores are distracting, and take away from the integrity of your décor. To help you hide these nuisances, we asked two experts—interior designers Michelle Gage and Julia Newman—to share their best tips for wrangling wires....