Ingredients 4 oz uncooked angel hair (capellini) pasta 18 to 25 slices baguette or French bread, about 1/4 inch thick 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (3 oz) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce 3 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon grated Romano or Parmesan cheese...
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped (1 cup) 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen peas (from 10-oz bag) 1/2 cup Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen corn (from 10-oz bag)...
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced rustic ciabatta bread 1/2 cup kalamata olive tapenade 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1/4 large sweet onion, sliced (1 cup) 8 ounces sliced salami 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese 2 medium tomatoes, sliced Preparation Cut bread horizontally in half. Spread tapenade over bottom half of bread; top with lettuce. Layer onion, salami, cheese and tomatoes on lettuce. Add top of loaf. Cut sandwich into 16 pieces....
My Photography All the photos on Just One Cookbook were taken by me unless it’s mentioned otherwise. Mr. JOC reviews restaurants and wines and he takes the pictures for his special posts. CAMERA EQUIPMENT CAMERAS Past: Canon T2i Canon 7D Canon 5D Mark III Now: Canon EOS-1DX Mark II PANASONIC LUMIX GX85 4K Mirrorless Camera (It’s easy to carry around) LENSES Past: Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens Tamron 60mm f/2.0 macro lens Canon EF 100mm f/2....
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 package (8 oz) sliced baby portabella mushrooms (about 2 cups) 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup sour cream 4 oz chive & onion cream cheese spread 1...
Ingredients 1/3 cup from 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix 1 tablespoon fat-free egg product 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon water 2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows 2 teaspoons crushed graham crackers 1 teaspoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Spray bottom of microwavable mug (about 12 oz) with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix brownie mix, egg product, vegetable oil and water. Spoon batter into mug. Microwave uncovered on High 40 to 50 seconds or until top is set and toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean; immediately top with marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate chips....
Yakisoba (焼きそば) is a popular Japanese stir fried noodle dish similar to chow mein. The noodles are much thinner than the Chinese version and it’s seasoned with Worcestershire-like sauce instead of soy sauce. Recently, a college friend in Japan shared a picture of her bento on Facebook and I was really intrigued because it was Yakisoba seasoned with shio koji. I knew this would be fun and tasty to try!...
Ingredients 1 lb lean beef boneless sirloin steak 1 bag (1 lb) frozen stew vegetables, thawed 1 can (15 oz) chunky tomato sauce with garlic and herbs 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 cans (5 1/2 oz each) spicy eight-vegetable juice Preparation Remove fat from beef. Cut beef into 1/2-inch cubes. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces 8 oz uncooked campanelle pasta (2 3/4 cups) 1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with herbs 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes, softened 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)...
Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 1 large vegetarian vegetable bouillon cube 1 can (11 oz) vegetable juice 1 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto Preparation In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except macaroni and pesto....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onions (2 medium) 4 medium poblano chiles, seeded, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jalapeño chile, finely chopped 4 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons) 2 large russet or Idaho baking potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons water 1...
Ingredients 1 box (13.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Streusel Muffin & Quick Bread Mix 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup applesauce 2 eggs 1 apple, peeled, cut into small pieces Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In small bowl, use fork to stir together streusel mix and softened butter until crumbly. Set aside. In medium bowl, stir together muffin mix, milk, applesauce and eggs just until blended....
Preparation One of your friends, family members, or co-workers just got engaged, and they’ve invited you to celebrate the exciting news at their engagement party. Since this event is less formal than a wedding, you may be wondering what you should wear. According to Nicole Russo, stylist and founder of Let’s Get You, engagement parties are tricky to dress for because, unlike the big day itself, formality is often unclear and can range anywhere from super casual to black-tie....
Preparation How did a shelf-stable, inexpensive, buy-it-anywhere dairy product become an ingredient a beloved by home bakers and pastry chefs alike? Sweetened condensed milk is a key ingredient in some of Martha’s favorite desserts, and here’s why: its milk proteins take on a toasty note when baked, and its creaminess gives cakes the perfect consistency. Plus, it’s sweet-and plays well with flavors both simple and sophisticated. Its partner in crime is evaporated milk, which is condensed milk without sugar added, and with the water content cooked off until it has a consistency similar to cream....
During our visit to Roppongi, as we take in the panoramic view of Tokyo one of the structure that stood out the most was Tokyo Tower. It reminded us of our visit to the tower in 2015. Tokyo Tower was at one time one of the most popular destinations for visitors in Tokyo. Since 1958, over 150 million visitors have visited Tokyo Tower but since it’s not close to other major tourist spots, the attendance has been declining....
Preparation Whether you’re a fall bride or a guest attending an autumnal celebration, you’re probably wondering what to wear. After all, temperatures vary greatly during the fall—while the ceremony could be balmy, the weather could quickly turn chilly just in time for the reception. That’s why you may want to invest in some articles of clothing that can keep you warm once the temperature begins to dip—but still ensure you look wedding-appropriate....
Preparation Your craft room can take on a life of its own. Yarn remnants from old projects provide a colorful reminder of all the joy that knitting or crochet brings into your life. We know that we should store our yarn to keep it from getting tangled or dirty, but there are more ways to do this than locking it up in a cabinet or drawer. Think of storage as another way to decorate....
Ingredients 3/4 cup apricot preserves 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 egg 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 cup shredded coconut 1 lb uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp (31 to 35), thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, mix apricot preserves, 1 tablespoon lime juice and the mustard....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt, softened 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Pepper to taste 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1 loaf (1 lb) French bread Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix butter, garlic, oregano and pepper until thoroughly combined. Stir in cheese. Cut loaf of bread in half horizontally. Spread butter mixture over bottom half of bread; cover with top half....
Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, well drained 1 box (10 oz) frozen cauliflower & cheese sauce, cooked 3 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel; from 8-oz package), softened 3/4 cup light sour cream 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing 3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1 bag (5 oz) garden ranch roasted veggie tortilla chips...
