Ingredients 1 bag (24 oz) frozen corn & butter sauce 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 10 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch) 10 tablespoons sour cream 10 tablespoons salsa 10 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook frozen corn as directed on bag; cool....
Preparation Winter weather is upon us, and for those of us who live in colder regions, that means bundling up in sweaters, scarves, and knit clothes of all kinds. Keeping warm is of utmost important as the temperatures drop, and it all starts by choosing the warmest yarn for your winter knitting projects. Knitwear, by design, already has the ability to retain heat close to the body. But you can make your sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, and blankets even warmer with the right fiber choice in yarn....
Preparation Editor’s Note: This project is from “Tiny Dino Worlds” by Christine Bayles Kortsch © 2020 Christine Bayles Kortsch. Reprinted in arrangement with Roost Books, an imprint of Shambhala Publications, Inc. Boulder, CO. Imagine a warm jungle woodland full of lush flowers and buzzing insects. Have you ever visited the coast of Louisiana or other southern states? That’s probably similar to how our Cretaceous forest would have looked. In this project, you’ll build a cliffside Cretaceous hideaway for the three-horned giant, the Triceratops....
Preparation While there’s no rule that says you have to, most brides choose to walk down the ceremony aisle in high heels. Later, though, many women trade their stilettos in for a pair of comfortable, dance-friendly flats, sandals, or sneakers. But if a bride goes from three-inch heels to flats, what happens to her beautiful wedding dress, which was carefully hemmed based on the pair of shoes the bride wore during her fitting?...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 3/4 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup coarsely crushed Oreo peanut butter crème sandwich cookies (8 cookies) 1/2 cup M&M’s® milk chocolate candies 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped cocktail peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cake mix, melted butter, eggs, water and vanilla with spoon until well blended....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Devil’s Food Cake Mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter 4 to 5 tablespoons milk 3 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Make cake mix as directed on box–except add cinnamon to cake mix....
Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on box for cakelike brownies 16 Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups) 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Root vegetables like daikon radishes are especially delicious in winter months, so let’s grab some daikon at your local Japanese or Asian grocery store and make this easy Japanese Pickled Daikon! Why You’ll Love this Recipe Quick and so easy to make! Ideal for beginners who are new to pickling vegetables. Extremely versatile. Not only does it complement Japanese meals, the sweet and tangy flavor also goes really well with many Asian dishes....
Dashi (Japanese soup stock) is a Japanese soup stock, and it is a fundamental ingredient in many Japanese dishes to create authentic flavor. Today I want to share how to make Shiitake Dashi (干し椎茸の戻し汁/椎茸のだし). What is Shiitake Dashi? Shittake Dashi (干し椎茸の戻し汁/椎茸のだし) is the liquid created from re-hydrating dried shiitake mushrooms in water. As opposed to regular vegetable broth, we use Shiitake Dashi and Kombu Dashi as the only vegetarian and vegan dashi in Japanese cooking....
Ingredients 1 5-8 lb. fully cooked ham half (shank or butt end) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a roasting pan with foil. Place the ham in the roasting pan cut side down. Roast the ham uncovered for 1 (for a 5 lb. ham) to 2 hours hours (for an 8 lb. ham). Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and mustard in a small bowl....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup vegetable stock or broth 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon white vinegar 4 eggs Preparation In 10- to 12-inch skillet with lid, heat oil over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions become translucent....
Preparation Laundering your floor-length curtains is likely a task at the tail-end of your to-list. And understandably so—it’s tedious work. Removing, washing, drying, and ironing these window treatments can swallow an afternoon whole, which is why it’s a job that rarely gets tackled. Luckily, keeping your curtains looking their best in the interim is much less taxing if you have a steamer. Steaming your curtains is arguably the easiest way to remove those stubborn wrinkles and creases that creep up over time, and it’s also the best option, says Frej Lewenhaupt, the co-founder of Steamery....
We have a specialty in Japan known as Tonkatsu (とんかつ, 豚かつ) or deep-fried pork cutlet. This western-inspired dish has been enjoyed for over 120 years, with the recipe remaining mostly unchanged since then. So, what makes Tonkatsu special, and how can we make this popular dish at home? Believe it or not, making Japanese pork cutlet at home is easier than you think and should take no more than 30 minutes!...
Shiozuke (塩漬け), literally salt (shio) pickling (zuke), is the most basic type of Japanese pickles known collectively as tsukemono (漬物). Salt pickles were first produced in ancient times as a means of preserving food, and over the years became an important part of the basic Japanese meal. If you’re interested in learning more about different types of tsukemono, read Tsukemono: A Guide to Japanese Pickles on my blog. Tsukemono has several types based on the pickling agent:...
Alongside ramen, sushi is often taken as synonymous with Japanese cuisine outside of Japan. In fact, sushi is so common these days that you can easily pick up a take-away package at your local grocery store. Its popularity around the world is evident. But besides what you may already know about sushi, there is so much more to explore. Let’s take a closer look today! What is Sushi? Mention sushi, a lot of people immediately think of raw fish....
Preparation Between the outdated guidelines that don’t apply to modern nuptials and the self-imposed ideas that couples pick up about a what a wedding is “supposed to be,” there will never be one big day blueprint that works for everyone. But there are a few “rules” that you should stick to no matter what. Whether you’re a bride, groom, or wedding guest, here are 20 you should definitely follow. Don’t invite someone to a pre-wedding party if you don’t plan on inviting them to the wedding....
Preparation How would you like to exchange vows underneath a world-famous piece of art? What about cutting the cake near thousand-year-old fossils? Art lovers and history buffs alike may swoon over the idea of a museum wedding since the unusual space makes for a unique celebration. But these types of venues come with challenges that other big-day locales might not. Whether you choose to host the big day in an iconic gallery, renowned history exhibit, or interesting science center, here are six things to consider before booking a museum for your big day....
Preparation Here’s what you already know: She’s a cooking, crafting, homekeeping wonder-woman. Since her humble beginnings in rural New Jersey, Martha has dedicated her life to providing the masses with the tools, techniques, and (drool-worthy!) cake recipes they need to enrich their lives. Over the years, she has worked to become the best-selling author of 80+ titles, the founder of her own company (Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia), America’s first self-made female billionaire, and the face of a trusted household brand for families around the world....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 lb chicken drumsticks Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix rosemary, thyme, mustard, oil and salt. Brush or rub mixture over chicken. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 25 minutes, turning once, or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F)....
Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup strawberry syrup for pancakes Preparation Slice cream cheese lengthwise into four pieces. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; cover and freeze 8 hours or overnight. Brush griddle or skillet with vegetable oil, or spray with cooking spray; heat griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat....
