In Japan, there are all kinds of sweets and snacks everywhere, from convenience stores to busy stations and even department stores. You can find an assortment of Japanese and Western cookies, cakes, snacks, and desserts. Speaking of Japanese sweets, the most popular filling in them is Anko or Sweet Red Bean Paste. I would describe its popularity as similar to chocolate for Western desserts. What type of Japanese desserts have red bean paste as filling?...
To get a glimpse of Japanese food in one place, there is probably no better place than depachika. In Tokyo, there are several depachika that are in a league of their own, and they are: Nihombashi Mitsukoshi 日本橋三越 Daimaru Tokyo 大丸東京 Matsuya Ginza 銀座松屋 ISETAN Shinjuku Store 新宿伊勢丹 Ikebukuro Tobu 池袋東武 Takashimaya Shinjuku 新宿高島屋 Based on our Tokyo foodie friends’ recommendation, we went to ISETAN Food Floor in Shinjuku and checked out what they had to offer....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon honey 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 package (14 oz) herb-seasoned stuffing cubes 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 1/2 cups applesauce 2 cups water Preparation In 8-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the walnuts over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly toasted....
Ingredients 2 cups baby-cut carrots, halved lengthwise if large 1 bag (1 lb) frozen small whole onions 6 bone-in chicken thighs (from two 1.5-lb packages), skin removed 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained 1/3 cup tomato paste 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 cup chopped parsley Preparation Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 oz sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until browned....
Ingredients 2 bottles (750 ml each) rosé wine 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 cup apple cider 1/3 cup bourbon Grated peel and juice of 1 orange 1 vanilla bean, scraped and split 3 or 4 cloves 3 cinnamon sticks 1/2 cup sugar Whole cranberries, cinnamon sticks, orange and apple slices for garnishes Preparation In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except garnishes. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 4 hours....
Preparation Winners for their vivid foliage, autumnal purple hue, and clusters of flowers that resemble plumes of smoke, smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria) is a favorite bloom, both in the garden and in our vases. But smoke bush isn’t actually a flower at all. Smoke bush, also known as smoke tree, is a deciduous shrub; the multi-stemmed plant can actually be grown as a larger shrub or even smaller tree. It’s a popular garden plant in drier, more arid regions of the United States, since it’s drought tolerant once established (water conservation won’t impact this hardy option)....
Preparation Being married means doing everything together, right? Not according to the growing number of married men and women who treasure nothing more than their individual vacations. But what happens to that whole “until death do us part” thing when all it takes to spend some time apart is a great roundtrip fare? Are individual vacations indicative of a larger issue or should we all be flying solo more often? We talked to three pros-Matt Lundquist, LCSW, relationship expert Dr....
Preparation Most gardens look more complete with beautiful flowers, but if you’re dealing with poor soil quality or your outdoor space consists of only a deck or solid pavement, planters are your new best friend. Whether you opt for hanging baskets, stately pots, window boxes, or a mixture of all three, containers can accent every type, style, and size yard and—when filled with the right flowers—can provide season-long interest and appeal....
When the word “Tofu Pizza” is used in the U.S., it often refers to the healthy pizza dough made out of tofu. However, in Japan, we have this quick and easy tofu dish called Tofu Pizza (豆腐のピザ) which we use the tofu as the replacement of pizza dough. Tofu plays a huge part in everyday Japanese food, and there are some creative and unique ways to enjoy tofu including tofu dessert, Tofu Blancmange....
We often get asked by friends and readers on Japan travel tips and itineraries so we try our best to share our Japan experiences on the blog. However, one city we didn’t have much travel content on was Tokyo. Why? Since Nami’s family only lives 7 miles (15 km) from Tokyo and 15 miles (23 km) to Shibuya, it never seemed like a “Japan travel destination” for us. As we get repeated request for Tokyo travel guide, we spent 6 days this past summer in Tokyo exploring different wards, activities to do, places to visit and eat....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 2/3 cups milk 1 package (20 oz) lean ground turkey 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz) 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup frozen sweet peas 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix 2 1/4 cups of the Bisquick mix, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the thyme and 2/3 cup of the milk until soft dough forms....
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The sandwiches are easy to make for parties or brunch, especially great for larger crowds. Breakfast sandwich- If you’ve been looking for a detailed tutorial on how to make the BEST breakfast sandwiches, look no further. Once you try these sandwiches you will not want to try anything else. Toasted English muffins with breakfast meats, eggs, and cheese baked and so much easier and healthier than your traditional sandwich. This recipe is on rotation along with our Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches and the popular Monte Cristo Sandwiches....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 eggs 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup caramel topping 2 tablespoons light rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening (do not use cooking spray); coat with flour....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash (1 small) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 4...
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 2 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and 1 cup of the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 4 tilapia or other white fish fillets (about 1 lb) 1/4 cup canola oil 1 cup Yoplait® All Natural Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation On plate, mix flour, lemon-pepper and salt....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 2/3 cups dried black beans (1 lb), sorted and rinsed 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham 3 cups 50% less sodium beef broth 3 cups water 1/4 cup apple cider or apple juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)...
I’ve been sharing recipes for dishes that were featured in Netflix® Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Here’s Season 1) and I’m close to finishing Season 2. If I have to pick one dish that I was reluctant to try, this Curry Ramen (カレーラーメン) has to be it. What is Curry Ramen? You don’t really see “Curry Ramen” as a regular menu at most ramen shops in Japan; however, it does exist....
