Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 tube (4.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ black decorating icing 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Coarse white decorating sugar Assorted candies Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until soft dough forms....
Preparation All sewing machines differ, but most have basic features that are similar from model to model. Here’s a quick reference to identify the different components on most machines. You probably have a manual that provides similar information specific to your model. If you’ve lost it, or if you’re using a vintage machine, you can find many manuals online. Needles are sharp, so it’s important to heed a few precautions when working with your machine....
Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 package (10 to 11 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (4 oz) 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped Marcona almonds Toasted baguette slices, if desired for serving...
Ingredients 1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups) 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting 1 bag (12 oz) light cocoa candy melts or coating wafers Preparation Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. In 2-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in frosting. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet....
Ingredients 1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup applesauce 1/3 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup apple cider or orange juice 2 tablespoons whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 8-inch square pan, mix flour, 1 cup brown sugar, the allspice and baking soda with fork....
Enjoy the appetizer over a bed of lettuce or serve with Baked Rice as a meal! We love serving shrimp as an appetizer, yes, please. This recipe joins our Fried Shrimp and Sauteed Shrimp as the most popular starters! Bang Bang Shrimp Video- Watch Valentina make the easy crispy bang bang shrimp and be inspired! WHAT IS BANG BANG SHRIMP? Bang Bang Shrimp is the most popular appetizer at Bonefish Grill restaurant....
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 4.5-oz jar) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic and onion, undrained 1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn, undrained 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Cheddar cheese (2 oz)...
Ingredients Easy Nut Crust 30 caramels (from 14-oz bag), unwrapped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted* 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 package (4 oz) sweet baking chocolate, chopped 3 tablespoons hot water 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Chocolate curls, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Make and bake crust as directed....
Ingredients 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells Olive oil 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton), or water 4 cups shredded cooked chicken 3 cups ricotta cheese (12 oz) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Dash salt and pepper 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled...
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef round 1 1/4 cups chopped onions 1 1/4 cups chopped green bell peppers 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix (from 2-oz box) 1 cup water 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika...
Preparation If you walk into your local crafts store, what do you see? Row upon row of bundled yarn in bright colors and soft materials. But upon closer inspection (and a quick eye-scan of the label) and you’ll notice a disheartening truth about the most common types of yarn: Acrylic fibers are synthetic, low-quality, and toxic to the people who make it, craft with it, and wear it as completed pieces....
Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk, butter, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool 45 minutes. Beat in vanilla and enough powdered sugar for spreading consistency....
Preparation If you’ve ever been friends with one of those seemingly inseparable couples-the one that gets a joint Facebook page, that only uses the pronoun “we,” and suddenly can’t do anything alone after they get engaged or married-you’ve probably wondered how much time spent together is really healthy in a relationship. But have you ever wondered about pairs that fall to the other end of the spectrum? While you probably know it’s a red flag to need to spend every waking moment with your significant other, how do you know if you’re spending too much time apart?...
Ingredients 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 large sweet potato (1 lb), peeled, cubed (3 cups) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup lime juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium)...
When it comes to “miso soup”, the most common image would involve a simple soup with tofu and wakame seaweed. However, in Japan, we make miso soup with a variety of ingredients. In fact, one of the tricks I use to volumize a meal is to make the miso soup more substantial and fulfilling with hearty ingredients. Today I’ll show you how to make Kabocha Miso Soup (かぼちゃの味噌汁). Why You’ll Love This Kabocha Miso Soup So easy to makeHearty, filling, and comforting all at onceFlavorful – savory, sweet, nutty, packed with flavorsPlant-based and gluten-free...
Making Green Tea souffle has been on my baking bucket list for as long as I remember. Unless you are in Japan, this unique dessert doesn’t normally appear on the dessert menu in your local cafes and restaurants. The only way to taste the incredible warm fluffy texture of souffle accented with the unique bitter matcha flavor is to make your own. Today, unlike my usual posts, I want to talk about the little struggles I had with this recipe....
A lot of my readers have been asking me about the wooden Onigirazu Mold (Onigirazu Maker) that I’ve been using for my recipes and here’s what I use. Wooden Onigirazu Mold Mark, one of JOC readers from Oregon, kindly sent me this beautiful onigirazu mold that he handcrafted as a gift. It’s made of Port Orford cedar and there is not a single nail used in this mold! The cedar smells amazing (reminds me of cedar products in Japan) and this mold has been so useful to make my children’s Onigirazu lunch often....
Preparation You have big plans for your holiday party—and while your visions of sugarplums and twinkling lights, an elegant table laden with sumptuous treats, and cocktails sipped by a roaring fire are dreamy, pause and take a deep breath. It’s important to be realistic about what you can actually accomplish without stress. An easy way to bypass some of the anxiety a sit-down dinner might bring? Host a house party—and encourage guests to stop by, nibble, mingle, and leave as they please—instead....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 4 1/2 teaspoons California chili powder 1 tablespoon gray salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs, well beaten 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs 1 lb petrale sole or other thin white fish fillets (8 to 12 fillets), cleaned, skinned 1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic 1 serrano or jalapeño chile, thinly sliced (about 1 tablespoon)...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil 2 eggs 1 jar (7 to 7 1/2 oz) marshmallow creme 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside. In large bowl, mix cake mix, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until soft dough forms....
