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Preparation Temperatures are rising but that doesn’t mean you have to switch to rosé. Red wines still deserve a place on your table, whether that table is indoors or out. The most refreshing way to make red wine a part of your summer routine is to chill it. Not all red wines should be chilled, though: Chilling full-bodied, high tannin, high-alcohol reds like cabernet sauvignon will make them taste astringent and metallic; and savory wines like syrah that have lots of leathery, earthy, or spicy flavors will not drink well when chilled....

Preparation The holiday season means decorating your house with lights, ornaments, and garlands of winter evergreens. And while the Christmas tree may take center stage in your home, it’s the wreath that welcomes your guests at the front door. In most cases, this is the first thing that people see when they come calling, and it’s a hint at the rest of the holiday décor that awaits them inside, notes Cynthia Sheen, owner and interior designer at Cinzia Interiors....

Ingredients 3 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil 2 cups chopped green, red and/or yellow bell pepper (2 large) 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz) 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Additional salsa, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 ounces) 1 pound uncooked Italian sausage links 1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut lengthwise in half 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 6 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil...

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In shallow glass dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients. Add about 1 lb meat; cover dish or seal bag, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes but no longer than 24 hours, depending on type of meat....

Mazesoba (まぜそば), a Japanese brothless ramen noodle, was one on our must-eat list when we visited Nagoya several years ago. Nagoya food or Nagoya meshi (名古屋めし) is unique to Nagoya and its surroundings in Aichi Prefecture and cannot be found anywhere else in Japan. I’ve shared a few well-known Nagoya meshi such as Miso Katsu, Hitsumabushi (Unagi Chazuke), Nagoya-Style Fried Chicken Wings, and Ogura Toast on the blog. And today, I’m bringing you the popular mazesoba (or mazemen) recipe that can easily be made at home!...

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules or crystals 1 egg 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chips Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups (2 1/2x1 1/4 inch) with shortening, or line muffin cups with paper baking cups....

Preparation On your mark, get set, go! There’s logic to the notion of an obstacle-course-themed birthday party considering how many real-life obstacles an 8-year-old has surmounted. Each little triumph of language and locomotion has been a confidence-building occasion. On this golden afternoon, the challenges are pure fun – navigating a slalom course with a wagon and tiptoeing across a balance beam – and energy. The obstacle course can be set up easily on your lawn or at a local park (call ahead to make sure it’s okay), using items found around the house: a wooden ladder, a table, and an inflatable pool....

Preparation Second time mom Olivia Wilde has been taking to Instagram quite a bit to show off her and fiancé Jason Sudeikis’s daughter Daisy, and we can’t get enough of it. Just yesterday, Wilde shared the most adorable photo of herself cuddling with the little one captioned with a happy emoji. Born on October 11th, Wilde and Sudeikis welcomed Daisy Josephine Sudeikis. The couple introduced Daisy to the world on Instagram four days ago with the caption, “There goes the neighborhood....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups 1% milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon salt 8 eggs, slightly beaten 1 loaf (1 lb) unsliced French or Italian crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 16 cups) 1/4 cup pecans, chopped Maple syrup, if desired Preparation Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix butter and brown sugar....

Hi everyone! Mr. JOC here. Ever wonder about the behind the scene magic for food shows on TV and how the talent always look perfectly lit and the food super delicious? We got a glimpse of how it all happens during our visit to Seefood Media studio in New York City. I’ll share a few tips on DSLR video setting as well towards the end of the post. During our visit to New York City over the Christmas holidays, one of the highlights of the trip was being able to visit our friends Jamie and Saukok of Seefood Media....

We often get asked by friends and readers on Japan travel tips and itineraries so we try our best to share our Japan experiences on the blog. However, one city we didn’t have much travel content on was Tokyo. Why? Since Nami’s family only lives 7 miles (15 km) from Tokyo and 15 miles (23 km) to Shibuya, it never seemed like a “Japan travel destination” for us. As we get repeated request for Tokyo travel guide, we spent 6 days this past summer in Tokyo exploring different wards, activities to do, places to visit and eat....

Ingredients 2 packages (8.8 oz each) microwavable long-grain white rice 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1 1/2 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1 1/2 cups sweet-and-sour sauce Preparation Cook rice in microwave as directed on package....

Do you have a friend who is your friend’s sister’s husband’s cousin? I actually do and she is happened to be a food blogger! Her name is Cindy from Weeknite Meals. I have never met her as we live in different states, but my friend introduced me to her sister about me and my blog, and she told her cousin-in-law about me. Cindy works full-time but she makes delicious Asian meals (mostly Chinese dishes) every day....

Of all the Japanese noodles, udon is often the one that I turn to when I’m in need of comfort. To me, these chewy, slippery noodles seem to have a special power to soothe any troubles and satisfy one’s hunger. We eat them at any time of day – be it a quick lunch or a fulfilling dinner. And they are perfect hot, cold, or anywhere in between. I love all kinds of udon dishes, but nothing beats the classic simple hot udon noodle called Kake Udon....

Preparation Let’s face it: If you had to hand-wash or scrub everything, you’d have pruned hands for life. The better way to get all your cleaning done? Head to the laundry room and let the washing machine do as much of the dirty work as possible. Here are several items you can toss right into your machine for a wash right now. Did you know that pillows should be cleaned every three to six months to remove mold, bacteria, and odors?...

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup flaked coconut 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white vinegar Hot mustard, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°. Spread 2 tablespoons of the melted butter 15x10x1-inch baking pan....

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Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 16 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends) 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons shortening Assorted Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 eggs, separated 2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup flaked coconut 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter. In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and butter. Press mixture in bottom of pan....