Ingredients 2 lb uncooked medium shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2 medium green bell peppers, finely chopped (2 cups) 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup water 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 dried bay leaves 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce...
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 (3 pounds) fully cooked smoked boneless ham 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 jars (6 ounces each) jerk seasoning sauce or fruit chutney (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup diced dried fruit and raisin mixture 1 cup frozen small whole onions 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation Place ham in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with pepper. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over ham. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours....
Ingredients 1 soft cracker bread, 15 inches in diameter (from 17-ounce package) 1 package (4 ounces) herb-and-garlic spreadable cheese 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese 18 leaves fresh spinach Preparation Cover bread evenly with spreadable cheese. Layer turkey, tomato, Swiss cheese and spinach on bread, leaving about 4 inches at one side covered with spreadable cheese only. Beginning at the side layered with turkey, roll up bread....
I often get asked by readers and friends where and what to eat in Japan when they visit. It’s a really tough and challenging question for me to answer since there are simply too many choices. The right restaurant recommendation really depends on the person’s preference, what type of food they are looking for, budget, distance from the hotel, etc. The second reason why it’s difficult to recommend a great restaurant is that there are simply too many of them, even just in the Tokyo area....
Ingredients 8 oz uncooked gemelli or rotini pasta 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, thinly sliced (2 cups) 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 4 oz fresh baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon coarse-grained mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 garlic clove, crushed...
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta 1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen sweet peas, potatoes and carrots, thawed 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2/3 cup cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves...
Ingredients 8 oz firm tofu (from 14-oz package), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated thin pizza crust 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, cut into small pieces 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves...
Preparation St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make something festive and delicious for the kids on a weekday. These easy, clever ideas will brighten their lunch or after-school snack, guaranteed. Start by switching out the bread in their favorite sandwich for a St. Patrick’s Day-ready spinach wrap, then pack one (or all!) of the following snacks. Each one is super portable and sure to delight the wee ones in your life-come lunchtime, they’ll feel like they just came across a pot of gold....
Ingredients 8 boneless center-cut pork chops (1/2 inch thick) 3 cups water 1 bottle or can (12 oz) beer 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup kosher (coarse) salt 6 black peppercorns 4 sprigs fresh thyme 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves...
Ingredients 1 package (7 oz) elbow macaroni (2 cups) 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups half-and-half 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup beer or non-alcoholic beer 2 cups shredded marble jack cheese (8 oz) 1 package (1 lb) cocktail-size fully cooked smoked sausages 2 cups popped microwave popcorn Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix 1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee granules 1/3 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk) 1/2 cup hot water 3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee granules 1 tablespoon dark rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 2 teaspoons water 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar...
Serve the Caprese salad as a side salad or as a main entree with toasted Crostini. WHAT IS A CAPRESE SALAD? The authentic Caprese Salad originates from Italy and officially first went on a menu in Hotel Quisisana. The salad is made with sliced fresh tomatoes, freshly sliced mozzarella cheese, fresh basil then drizzled with oil and a balsamic glaze. We love to add garlic and seasoning to the oil for added flavor....
Ingredients 1 lb uncooked campanelle pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup sherry vinegar, plus more for drizzling 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups oven-roasted pulled pork 1 package (5 oz) baby arugula 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) Preparation Cook pasta in salted water as directed on package. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Drain pasta thoroughly, then return to pan....
Kare Pan (カレーパン), or Japanese Curry Bread, is one of the most popular savory pastries at Japanese bakeries, along with Yakisoba Pan. There’s nothing more satisfactory than biting into a warm, crispy, and chewy bread that reveals mildly spiced Japanese curry inside, like a passageway to pure happiness. I know you’ll be obsessed with this homemade curry bread once you make it. What is Curry Bread (Kare Pan)? Curry bread (kare pan) is Japanese curry encased in bread dough, lightly covered in panko bread crumbs, and then deep-fried till golden brown....
Preparation Pipe cleaners/chenille stems 1" wide organza ribbon Magnatac craft glue Raffia ribbon streamers Fern fronds Partridge feathers Twist two or three pipe cleaners together to make two separate lengths long enough to go around your head. Allow for a few extra inches because you will lose some length when you twist them together. Place a dab of glue at the end of the pipe cleaner and wrap tightly with organza ribbon, securing the finished end with glue....
Ingredients 2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons cold butter or margarine 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk or water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and side of 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix 2/3 cup Bisquick mix, the brown sugar and cinnamon....
Ingredients 12 white fudge coated creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies 24 miniature pretzel twists 1 can (6.4 oz) white decorating icing 1 tube (.68 oz) black decorating gel 12 small round chewy green candies (from 9.2 oz box) Preparation Place cookies on tray or flat surface. Break pretzel twists in half to form antlers. Place small amount of white decorating icing on bottom edge of each pretzel; attach 2 pieces at top of each cookie to form reindeer antlers....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free yellow cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon rum extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Heat oven to 325°F....
Ingredients 3/4 cup finely ground tapioca flour 3/4 cup potato starch flour 1/2 cup white rice flour 1/2 cup finely ground almond flour 1/4 cup sweet white sorghum flour 1/4 cup garbanzo and fava flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon guar gum 2 teaspoons gluten free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 3 eggs...
