Mr. JOC and I love good coffee. In the past, we spent a lot of time trying coffee beans from different boutique roasters and ways to make good coffee at home. Since this past summer, we have been making almost exclusively Cold Brew Coffee (水出し珈琲) at home and we’re completely in love with it. Once you try cold-brewing your coffee, you may never go back to your coffee maker!...
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Flour, butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons coarse sparkling white sugar 1/3 cup lemon curd Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, melted butter, egg and lemon zest with spoon until soft dough forms. Shape into 50 (1-inch) balls. In small bowl, place sparkling sugar....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Fiber One™ original bran cereal 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor)....
Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 1/2 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Creamy White Frosting or 1 1/2 tubs (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting Betty Crocker™ Cake Patterns Trace & Decorate Betty Crocker™ Decorating Tips variety pack Betty Crocker™ Decorating Icings (white, red, green, purple, orange)...
Preparation TulipsScissorsGold spray-paintName tag templateGlue dot Trim stems to fit the plate.Remove all but the top leaf.Spray-paint the entire flower and let dry.Download name tag template, edit, print, and attach with a glue dot. Montana Gold spray paint in Goldchrome, $8, DickBlick.com, Dinnerware Rental, $1 per piece, PartyRentalLtd.com. Related Video
Preparation With the new year officially off and running and motivation at its highest, now is the perfect time to sit down and really consider your health and wellness goals for 2016. Maybe you kickstarted the year with a 90-minute SoulCycle reSOULtion ride but quickly ran out of steam. Maybe you fully intended to reset your diet and exercise regularly, but already your work and family life has gotten in the way....
Preparation For a cute, colorful flower that regrows every year, consider planting forget-me-nots in your garden. “Forget-me-not blossoms are dainty (with five petals and an open, flat face) and come in shades like vivid blue, pink, and white,” says Kelly Wilkness, host of My Soulful Home on Smart. Healthy. Green. Living. “They add lovely color and delight to a garden.” Along with adding color and visual interest, Wilkness says forget-me-not flowers have cultural significance, too....
Preparation If seeing the phrase “Dry Clean” on new garments makes you cringe – either because of the toxic chemicals most cleaners use, or the prices they charge – there’s hope. Many delicate items labeled this way can safely be washed by hand at home using a gentle detergent. Follow these steps to make your clothes clean and green. If a garment can be washed or dry cleaned, manufacturers need only list one method....
As the weather begins to cool, I am seeing beautiful, ivory-colored Japanese turnips appearing at my local farmers’ market. This globular seasonal vegetable lends itself to many classic presentations in Japanese home cooking, which I am really excited to cook with. Today’s recipe, Japanese Turnips with Soboro Ankake Sauce (かぶのそぼろあんかけ) is a homey dish that illustrates a taste of winter. Here, you’ll see a unique Japanese preparation where the turnips are first simmered and then served in a savory meat sauce....
Foil yaki, also known as hoiru yaki (ホイル焼き), is a popular home-cooking technique in Japan. It’s essentially the same as the western-style foil packet dinners where the plain-but-genius aluminum foil is used as a cooking tool. If you have tried my Salmon In Foil, you’re going to love this Miso Butter Mushrooms in Foil (きのこのホイル焼き)! In this recipe, assorted Japanese mushrooms are wrapped in foil and infused with umami-rich seasonings like miso, butter, sake, and soy sauce....
Preparation Fall is one of the most popular seasons for weddings. With the cooler temperatures and bright backdrops, it’s no surprise that so many couples favor this time of year when choosing a wedding day. And while you might love the time of year, you might not be as enamored with the typical autumnal motifs associated with fall weddings. (We’ve all seen the leaves and bright reds and yellows along with apples and honey and jam....
As you know Japan is an island nation surrounded by bodies of water. With this abundance of water, the Japanese have learned to enjoy many kinds of seafood that are not typically served in other cultures. One of the seemingly exotic seafood is the octopus, which is my main ingredient for the recipe today. Outside of Japan, you can find octopus being enjoyed by many other cultures, from Asia, Mediterranean, to South and Central Americans....
Ingredients 2 cans (12.4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (8 Count) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 eggs 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. Bake cinnamon rolls as directed for faster bake method, refrigerating icing containers for later use....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 fresh portabella mushroom caps (about 4 inches in diameter) 1/4 cup crumbled herb-and-garlic feta cheese (1 oz) Preparation In large glass or plastic bowl or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil, vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt and garlic....
Japanese dishes can sometimes look deceivingly simple like a basic bowl of ramen or udon. But the magic is in the broth. Whether it is dashi, pork bone, miso, chicken, or beef, your bowl of Japanese noodles will taste amazing! Today, I made a rich, healthy beef broth made with oxtail that is perfect for cooking Japanese soups and stews, and even enjoying as it is for a warm pick-me-up on a cold winter day....
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 6 cups water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 lb salmon fillets 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 20 stalks fresh asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces (2 cups) 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag), thawed 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed...
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb) 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/3 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor) 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil Preparation Dip chicken into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until outside is golden brown and juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut....
Preparation When Living home editor Lorna Aragon spotted this vintage church pew at an auction, she was struck by its soul—and the curved arms reminded her of Swedish antiques. That’s why she painted it a serene Scandi blue. Of course, this kind of bench was built to be practical, not plush. Here’s how she transformed it into an inviting landing spot. The pew had only the top plank for back support, so Aragon got a 3/4-inch-thick board cut to fit and screwed it into the arms on either side....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 pound uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails peeled 1 pound sea scallops, cut in half 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper...
Ingredients 2 cups chopped sweet onions (2 large) 2 cups chopped peeled parsnips (3 large) 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 large) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 cups water 2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 packages (12 oz each) frozen butternut squash, thawed 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream...
