Oblong shaped with densely packed leaves, Napa cabbage, is a cabbage eaten across East Asia. Other names include Chinese white cabbage, wombok, and celery cabbage. The crinkly leaves are pale green with bright white ribs. It’s mildly sweet and soaks up any sauce or seasoning. It’s native to China and was introduced to Japan in the late 19th century. The term “napa cabbage” actually originates from Japanese, where “nappa” (菜っ葉) is a colloquial term for leafy greens....
My Instant Pot has been saving me plenty of time cooking for my family’s dinner. It has so many conveniences, but my favorite part is I am also able to cook up complex dishes like this Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry without having to sacrifice the flavors. The actual pressure cooking time is only 15 minutes, and you don’t even have to be in the kitchen if you use an electric pressure cooker....
During our short stay in Okinawa, we had a few chances to enjoy different flavors of Okinawan doughnuts, Sata Andagi (サーターアンダギー). Not only these doughnuts were on a list of must-eats when you visit, they are also known as an easy homemade snack in Okinawa. Since the idea of easy is always appealing, it had been on my mind to try my hand on these yummy doughnuts for a while....
I loved seafood growing up in Japan where there are so many seafood choices. Besides various kinds of fish, one of my favorite ingredients from the ocean is shrimp. Today I’m sharing a quick and delicious Shrimp and Broccoli Salad recipe made with shrimp, avocado, boiled eggs, and broccoli. These four ingredients have different textures and flavors, yet when you combine them all together, the result is a really nice and creamy flavorful salad....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless pork country-style ribs 1 cup frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend (from 12-oz bag), thawed 1 can (29 oz) tomato puree 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups) 1 package (16 oz) spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil...
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons milk or melted butter Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, sour cream and chives until soft dough forms. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 10 rounds with 2-inch cutter or drinking glass dipped in Bisquick mix....
Ingredients 3/4 cup bottled strawberry-flavored nonalcoholic margarita drink mix 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 tablespoon grated lime peel 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed Strawberries, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or lightly spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Add enough water to drink mix to measure 1 1/4 cups....
Preparation Here are a few ideas on how you can take action and make a difference in your own community. Conduct an energy audit of your home or business. Replace your lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Buy or rent a hybrid car. Install solar water heaters or solar electric panels at your home or office. Buy a flex-fuel car and fill your tank with ethanol. Buy energy-efficient appliances. Update your company’s energy management system with smart metering....
Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1 cup powdered sugar 3 medium dried apricots, cut into 48 strips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet). In medium bowl, beat 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....
Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each) 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups) 1 avocado 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 medium) 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cups spring mix salad greens 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme 2 green apples (such as Granny Smith), cut into julienne pieces (1 1/2x1/4x1/4 inch) 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced...
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon strawberry jam 1 tablespoon milk Candy sprinkles, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray mini doughnut pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix all doughnut ingredients with spoon until blended. Spoon batter into pan, using about 1 tablespoon for each doughnut....
This tilapia recipe joins our Cod Fish and the easy Sauteed Shrimp for the easiest dinner recipes whenever you are craving seafood. TILAPIA FISH RECIPE- You are going to LOVE this tilapia fish recipe, the fillets are seasoned in a delicious seasoning blend and then the fillets are pan-fried until crispy yet tender and flakey. This recipe is so easy and such a HEALTHY dinner idea. Ingredients- With just a few simple ingredients, you can have yourself an amazing seafood dinner!...
Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 egg 3 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice Preparation Measure carefully, placing all bread ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 bottle (1.75 oz) Betty Crocker™ Decors rainbow mix candy sprinkles 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 2 to 4 different colors Betty Crocker™ decorating icing (in 4.25-oz tubes) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms only of two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans (do not spray with cooking spray)....
Preparation As a child, you were likely lectured to about the importance of keeping your elbows off the dinner table. Back then, you probably had some questions about the validity of the rule—and today, perhaps, you still don’t know the answers. Like many long-standing etiquette traditions, the “no elbows on the table” rule has its roots in practical origin. “Not everyone is perfectly neat, so by keeping your elbows off the table, you are also making sure you do not put your elbow in a drip of salad dressing or soup or gravy and [damaging] your clothing,” explains Jodi R....
Ingredients 3 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch) Cooking spray 1 large red onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce 2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and diced 1 lime, cut into fourths 1/2 cup sour cream...
Preparation In most cases, hair is an outward expression of what we put into our bodies. From vitamins to good fats, diet can impact the health of hair—and its growth, shine, and texture. Because strands are “fed” by blood vessels at the base of the follicle (this is also the root under the skin where our hair grows from), it’s important to incorporate a diet rich in specific nutrients to maintain healthy growth....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken or shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breast 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1 can (14 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz) 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)...
It has a soft and spongy texture and a mild taste. Hanpen is low in fat, high in protein and a rich source of calcium. This traditional fish cake has been used since the Edo period! How to Use Hanpen in Japanese Cooking? Hanpen is one of the most common ingredients in Oden (various fish cakes stewed in a light dashi broth). It is also an important ingredient to make the Japanese New Year dish – Datemaki (Sweet Rolled Omelette)....
Preparation When it comes to watering plants, “less” means life, and “more” means death by drowning. “The number one killer of plants is overwatering,” says Karen Musgrave, marketing and education specialist at Hicks Nurseries, in Westbury, New York. Don’t water your plants on a strict schedule, such as every day or every other day; instead, only water them when they need it. Keep on reading to learn simple ways to keep plants flourishing....
