These days bento boxes have become synonymous to lunch boxes. I have seen so many wonderful bento lunch boxes filled with all kinds of food (from American comfort food, Tex-Mex, Indian, Italian to fusion) and it makes me really happy that the bento culture has gone global. As a Japanese mother, packing bento boxes for my two children are the ultimate act of love. And I believe it is the same no matter your background....
Preparation For Julie Jones, a British mum of three who lives in Cumbria in northern England, baking with pastry is totally meditative. She discovered its powers when she realized it was a magical way to connect with her mother, who suffered from dementia. Jones began chronicling their collaborations on Instagram and then turned that into her first cookbook, The Soulful Baker. Along this path, she also became an ace troubleshooter, and that hard-earned wisdom fills the pages of her brand new book, The Pastry School: Sweet and Savoury Pies, Tarts and Treats to Bake at Home....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1 egg 1 package (6 oz) thinly sliced cooked smoked turkey, chopped 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cranberries, milk, mustard and egg until blended. Pour half of batter into baking dish....
Ingredients 2 cups Nature Valley™ oats ’n honey protein granola 1/4 cup sugar 5 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) fat-free cream cheese, softened 3 containers (5.3 oz each) Greek vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup Cool Whip lite frozen whipped topping, thawed Fresh raspberries and honey, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In food processor, place granola....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 cups fresh mixed berries 2 tablespoons sugar Vanilla ice cream, as desired Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cake mix and butter until crumbly. Place mixture slow cooker. Pour berries on top of mixture; sprinkle with sugar. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 hours. Serve warm with ice cream....
Our family took a trip to Utah and Arizona during children’s spring break to visit the National Parks and other nearby wonders. It’s been a dream of Nami’s to visit Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park for a long time. In case you’re not aware, Nami’s dream job when she first came to the US was to be US National Park ranger. You can read about it in our Yosemite National Park Travel Guide post....
Preparation Vintage Pyrex pieces are hardly a rarity. Until recently, old Pyrex was purchased mainly by longtime devotees unable to find replacements for a broken coffeepot or chipped mixing bowl. But in the past few years, old Pyrex has attracted new admirers, particularly among those who grew up with it. Although a nostalgic collector might buy a mixing-bowl set because it stirs memories, Pyrex is functional and almost demands to be used....
Ingredients Reynolds™ Baking Cups 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, melted 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes....
Ingredients 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and/or almonds) 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup brandy 2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup Additional powdered sugar or unsweetened baking cocoa Preparation In food processor, process vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Pour crumbs into large bowl. Add nuts, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa; stir to combine. In small bowl, stir together brandy and corn syrup until well combined....
Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 20 caramels (from 14-oz bag), unwrapped 1 egg, beaten 1 cup broken pecans 3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°). Grease bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with shortening....
Ingredients 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 1 1/2 cups bite-size pretzel twists 1 1/2 cups bite-size cheese crackers 3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels, crackers and peanuts. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated....
ALFREDO FLATBREAD RECIPE- This homemade Alfredo flatbread pizza is so easy to make and better than any takeout pizza! Homemade flatbread topped with alfredo sauce, chicken, bacon, and cheese, the combination of flavors is heavenly! INGREDIENTS- Flatbread– For this recipe, we use our homemade flatbread pizza dough! You can also use store-bought flatbread.Chicken– You can use our pan-seared chicken or air fryer chicken breast recipe! Leftover shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken also works great....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 lb carrots, peeled and chopped (about 6 cups) 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 1 bay leaf 2 strips (2x1 inch each) orange peel 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2...
Preparation We think you’ll agree that nothing says, “let’s celebrate” like a little bit of bubbly. While you could just pop open a bottle of champagne, why not take a more creative route? To make these charming sparkling wine wedding favors, tuck single servings of bubbly inside kraft-paper covers. Dress them up with brightly colored straws for easy sipping, attached with pieces of festive gold tape. Our simple DIY project makes the perfect treat to share with your bridesmaids while you all get ready for the big day....
Rice bowls are lifesavers for everyday dinner, be it a hectic weeknight or lazy Friday night. Today’s rice bowl – Eggplant Unagi Donburi (茄子と鰻の丼ぶり) is a little luxurious yet simple enough to pull it together when you need dinner fast on the table. The sweet meat of unagi, tender eggplant, fluffy steamed rice, and the most tantalizing sauce all in one bowl. You’d be in for a treat! Economical Way to Enjoy Unagi If you are like us who enjoy eating unagi, you have probably noticed that the price of eels has been skyrocketed in recent years....
Preparation Martha loves a proper pineapple upside-down cake, but pineapple isn’t the only fruit she’s going topsy-turvy with in the kitchen. This week on Martha Bakes, she’s baking a plum upside-down cake alongside guest Becky Courchesne, a pastry chef and the co-owner of Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, California. The family farm is renowned for its stone fruit and the small-batch preserves Courchesne makes with the pristine plums, apricots, peaches, and nectarines she gets onsite....
Ingredients 1 (4-lb.) beef chuck blade roast (2 inches thick) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced, or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Trim fat from beef roast. In 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or large resealable food storage plastic bag, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Add roast; turn to coat....
Preparation Creating the perfect wedding dessert table is a bit more involved than you might think. There’s a lot more to it than simply plopping a selection of your favorite treats and a wedding cake onto a banquet table and calling it a day. To help you put together a dessert station that’s reflective of the next-level goodies you’re serving, we tapped two industry experts for their tips. Take their advice-which includes ideas for everything from treat offerings and tabletop décor to signage and personal touches-and you’ll be well on your way to transforming this reception staple into a party highlight....
Preparation This year, consider adding someone new to your holiday card list: a child in need. Many children who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses will remain in hospital care over Hanukkah or Christmas—and there are several organizations trying to make their season a little bit brighter by organizing card donations. By sending a handmade card, you can help send a little love their way. Below, find a few of our favorite places to start....
Ingredients 12 oz bulk maple sausage or raw maple sausage links, casings removed 3 green onions, green and white parts separated, thinly sliced 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 tablespoon real maple syrup Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage and green onion whites over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain....
