Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium) 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 10 (4 1/2x2 1/2x1 1/2-inch) mini loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cups Bisquick™ Original baking mix 3/4 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes 1/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°) 1 tablespoon sugar 12 whole cashews 36 raisins 1 egg, beaten 2 drops red food color Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Stir baking mix, sweet potatoes, water and sugar until soft dough forms. Turn dough onto surface dusted with baking mix; gently roll in baking mix to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times....
Are you big fans of mochi? This month I’ve partnered with my friend and food writer Kaori Becker to give away her newest cookbook ‘Mochi Magic: 50 Traditional & Modern Recipes for the Japanese Treat‘. A product of love and a lifelong passion for the art, Kaori’s cookbook will show you the secrets of mochi making and a great variety of mochi recipes. We’re giving away Kaori’s lovely cookbook to 5 of our lucky winners....
Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 1 oz) Betty Crocker™ dark chocolate Premium brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate Yellow food color Red food color 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons shortening Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup Irish cream liqueur 3/4 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....
Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 egg 1 jar (16 ounces) Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Mix all ingredients except salsa and green onions. Shape mixture into twenty 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches....
Ingredients 1 1/4 lb. (about 6) boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 (16-oz.) pkg. fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 (8-oz.) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained 1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 (3-oz.) pkg. oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth 1 cup frozen sugar snap peas, thawed 2 green onions, sliced Preparation In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, layer chicken thighs, carrots, celery, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and contents of seasoning packet from soup mix....
Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups dried cranberries 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix butter and brown sugar in large bowl with spoon. Stir in oats, 1 1/2 cups flour and the baking soda until crumbly....
Ingredients 1 cup pomegranate juice 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 bag (9 oz) fresh spinach 1/2 cup sliced red onion 4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/2 lb bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds, if desired Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, honey and sugar over medium-high heat....
Nikko is known for its beautiful sceneries and if you love nature and likes visiting places off the beaten path, then we recommend spending some time around Lake Chuzenji and enjoy its natural surrounding and fabulous hot springs. Where is Lake Chuzenji Things to do around Lake Chuzenji Ryuzu Falls 竜頭ノ滝 The first stop of our visit is Ryuzu Falls, it is about a 10 min drive from the east end of the lake....
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 bag (1 lb) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower 2 cups frozen broccoli cuts 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook onion in skillet 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender....
Preparation While we love consuming lots of sugar cookies and gingerbread people during the month of December, there are plenty of spectacular fruits and vegetables to stock up on, too. Embrace hearty root vegetables like turnips and rutabagas (they’re delicious on their own or paired together), tart pomegranates, sweet pears for baking, and leafy escarole and cabbage all month long. Ahead, learn all about the produce you should be shopping for in December....
Ingredients 5 slices bacon 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 6 eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce, if desired 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet....
Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked potatoes (2 medium) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 4 eggs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Preparation Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook potatoes, onion and bell pepper in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot....
Ingredients 12 medium baking potatoes (about 5 lb), peeled, cut into large pieces 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 package (8 oz) Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves Preparation In 4-quart saucepan or 5-quart Dutch oven, place potatoes; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1/2 gallon (8 cups) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 1 cup Hershey’s® hot fudge topping, warmed if desired 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors candy sprinkles 16 red maraschino cherries with stems, drained Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with foil; grease bottoms only with shortening or cooking spray....
This morning I received an email saying that I’ve been named as a Finalist for this year’s CBS San Francisco’s Most Valuable Blogger award in the Dining/Entertainment category!!! It was such an unexpected wonderful surprise and both my husband and I are still shocked! My Bay Area fans and readers of Just One Cookbook, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I feel really honored to be selected and I wish that I can thank each one of you in person for being part of my blog life....
Ingredients 6 medium baking potatoes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt 1/2 cup cream cheese spread 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Prick potatoes with fork; place in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add oil and kosher salt; seal bag and turn to coat potatoes....
Ingredients 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 teaspoons butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 1/4 cups Cheerios™ cereal 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt 12 fresh raspberries 12 fresh blackberries Preparation Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In large saucepan, heat marshmallows, butter and cinnamon over medium-low heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal; stir until well coated....
Ingredients 16 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 quart (4 cups) cherry or cherry vanilla ice cream, softened 8 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 quart (4 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened 1/2 cup fudge ice-cream sauce Sweetened whipped cream, if desired 12 fresh cherries with stems Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place 16 cookies in food processor....
