Sweet and sour dishes from Chinese restaurants are really popular and my children love them whether it’s made with chicken or pork. This Sweet and Sour Chicken however is a little bit different from the typical one you’ve tried. Why? Watch How To Make Ootoya’s Sweet and Sour Chicken (Tori Kurozu-An) This savory and delicious fried chicken and vegetables with sweet black vinegar sauce is a copycat recipe of “Tori Kurozu-An” from Ootoya 大戸屋 restaurant....
Ingredients 6 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches or frozen (thawed and drained) sliced peaches 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vanilla ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray....
One of the easiest quick dishes that I prepare for bento is sautéed vegetables. It’s also easy to add a bit of color to your bento with sautéed vegetables, here’s an easy way to saute spinach. Here I used frozen spinach that I always keep in the freezer and added corn for extra color to make bento more colorful. You can sauté carrot, green peas, or any kinds of vegetables – fresh or frozen....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 2 containers (5.5 oz each) Liberté® organic sweet cream yogurt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs Grated peel of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons poppy seed 1 cup raspberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with baking spray....
Ingredients 3 cups cubed (1-inch) pumpernickel or rye bread 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef flavored broth (4 cups) 5 small red potatoes, unpeeled, quartered (about 3 cups) 1/2 lb cooked corned beef, cut into 2-inch strips (2 cups) 1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, drained...
Bring a touch of spring to your table with salt-pickled cherry blossoms (桜の塩漬け). These edible blossoms accent baked goods such as cookies and cakes or steeped in hot water for tea. As the seasonal motif-obsessed Japanese, these cherry blossoms are a beautiful reminder of the fleeting moments in nature. What Are Salt-Pickled Cherry Blossoms For centuries, the Japanese have waxed poetry, literature, and paintings on the transient beauty of cherry blossoms....
Ingredients 1 turkey tenderloin (1 lb) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 12 thin asparagus spears 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips and strips cut in half 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons cold firm butter, cut into 3 pieces 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Cut turkey into 4 pieces....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 12 oz each) 1 leek, sliced (white and light green part only) 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons real maple syrup 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 cup Cascadian Farm™ Farm Stand Harvest organic cherry, almond and quinoa granola 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/3...
Our family took a trip to Okinawa – the most southern islands of Japan last December. Since it was winter time, we didn’t get to enjoy the famed beautiful sandy beaches but there are so many activities to do on the island. From visiting the caves at Okinawa World to seeing the giant whale sharks at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we got to experience the many personalities of Okinawa and of course, ate all different types of Okinawan food....
Ingredients 2 turkey thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), skin removed 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups) 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced 1 can (16 ounces) baked beans, undrained 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings, undrained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except parsley in cooker....
Preparation There are etiquette dos and don’ts that apply to all wedding guests, but there’s a subset of attendees who have an additional set of rules to follow. Plus-ones, or the guests of invited guests, need to consider more than just the basics. To get the scoop, we asked two wedding planners to share guidelines that every plus-one should keep in mind this summer. Consider this your handy cheat sheet....
Ingredients 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 cup vanilla-flavored coconut milk (from 32-oz container) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 egg yolks 1 loaf (12 oz) soft French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....
tuna and egg canapes- Though these tuna and egg canapes are extremely easy to make, I must admit, they are amazing. The grated eggs and tuna with a garlic mayo mixture are such a simple treat. You can add additional toppings to add more flavor to the canapes, but it’s not necessary. If you’d like to try other toppings, sliced tomato, cucumber or even avocado would work great on top. If you want a kick to the tuna, dice some jalapenos into the mixture....
A tart, salty, festive condiment with beneficial organic acids, the ume plum vinegar is typically used as a seasoning and as an ingredient in Japanese cooking. You can use it to enliven salad dressings, marinades, pickles, vegetables, dips, and beverages. In the US, ume plum vinegar along with other healthy Japanese ingredients became popular when the health food movement such as fermentation and probiotics were being introduced in the 70s....
Ingredients 4 flour tortillas (10 inch) 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 small leaves lettuce 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz) 1/2 medium cucumber, cut lengthwise into thin strips 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 oz pepper Jack cheese, shredded (1/2 cup) Preparation Heat tortillas as directed on package....
Ingredients 4 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup cocktail peanuts 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows 1 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container) 2 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors Jingle Mix nonpareils Preparation Line cookie sheets with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Spray large bowl with cooking spray; mix noodles and peanuts in bowl....
Ingredients 1 beef tenderloin roast (2 lb) Salt and pepper, if desired 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 6 slices bacon Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Rub beef roast with salt and pepper. In medium bowl, mix parsley, oregano, rosemary, garlic and oil. Press mixture onto top and sides of beef....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin steak 3 cups 2-inch pieces asparagus (1 lb) 2 medium onions, sliced 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 4 cups cooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta 1 cup Muir Glen™ organic tomato puree (from 28-oz can) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese...
Ingredients 1 lb ground breakfast sausage 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ baking mix 1/2 cup milk 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 6 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with shortening or cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 bottle (10 oz) small pimiento-stuffed olives 1 bottle (11 oz) large pimiento-stuffed olives 6 oz pitted Kalamata or ripe olives 1 block (1 lb) Colby cheese 1 package (125-count) toothpicks 1 cone shape (9 inches tall) green or white floral foam Rosemary sprigs, if desired Preparation Drain olives. Cut block of cheese horizontally into 2 pieces, each about 1/2 inch thick. Cut cheese with 1-inch star-shape canapé cutter. Cover cheese stars with plastic wrap....
