Unagi (うなぎ, 鰻) refers to freshwater eel, and it is hugely popular in Japanese cuisine. As the blood contains a neurotoxin that can be lethal, it’s always cooked and never served raw. While it’s available year-round, its popularity soars during the hot and humid Japanese summers for its various health benefits. What Is Unagi Unagi refers to both the name of the freshwater eel (Anguilla japonica) and also the dish....
Arroz a la cubana (Cuban-style rice) is a Spanish dish consisting of a fried egg, rice, and tomato sauce and it is very popular in the Philippines and parts of South America. This is a great weeknight meal since it’s simple and quick to prepare. When I saw this dish on Skip to Malou, I had to try making it immediately as I have a weak spot for dishes with (runny) fried egg on top of rice....
Red bean, also known as Azuki (小豆), is by far the most popular flavor in traditional Japanese sweets. Its prominence in Japanese desserts can be compared to that of chocolate in western desserts. Azuki has always been one of my absolute favorite flavors, especially in ice cream, so I want to show you how to make Azuki Red Bean Ice Cream (小豆アイスクリーム) the way we enjoy it in Japan....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix (from 2-oz box) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 cups water 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese (3 oz) Italian (flat-leaf) parsley sprigs, if desired...
If you enjoy recipes with cabbage, try our classic Cabbage Rolls and the Beef Cabbage Soup! BRAISED CABBAGE RECIPE- This flavorful braised cabbage makes for the ultimate comfort food. The chicken, cabbage, and veggies are sauteed and seared and then slowly cooked on the stovetop until the cabbage is tender and melts in your mouth delicious! INGREDIENTS- This recipe is loaded with veggies and is such a healthy, light yet filling dish....
Ingredients 1 egg 1 tablespoon rum extract 3 tablespoons butter, softened 3 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon bread machine or quick active dry yeast 1 egg yolk, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped pecans 1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar Preparation Into 1-cup measuring cup, break 1 egg....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ butterscotch-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix (dry) 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 3 1/3 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup coarsely crushed mini pretzel twists 1/3 cup caramel sauce 1/2...
Ingredients 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa 1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Jack with jalapeño peppers cheese blend (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup milk 2 cups seasoned diced cooked chicken 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained 1 pouch (7.75 ounces) Bisquick™ Complete cheese-garlic biscuit mix 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 2-quart casserole or 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon orange extract 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Beat in orange peel, vanilla and orange extract....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, separated 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup ground toasted hazelnuts 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup Nutella® hazelnut spread with cocoa 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 12 Ferrero Rocher™ candies, unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease with shortening two 9-inch round cake pans. Line pan bottoms with cooking parchment paper; grease again, and sprinkle pans with flour....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/3 cup water 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 cups milk 3/4 cup marshmallow creme Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon and nutmeg over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk. Heat over low heat. Pour cocoa into 6 mugs. Top each with 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped sweetened dried cranberries 2 cups butter, softened 4 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (16 oz) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Preparation Sprinkle pecans in ungreased skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool. Meanwhile, place cranberries in heatproof bowl; add enough boiling water to cover....
Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 pounds) Cooking spray 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor) 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1 cup spaghetti sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (6 ounces) Preparation Set oven control to broil. Generously spray both sides of each eggplant slice with cooking spray. Place on rack in broiler pan....
Preparation ARE YOU USING AN OLD NEEDLE? Make this a rule for yourself: new sewing project, new needle. Sewing machine needles can become dull after about 7 hours of sewing, and a needle that’s dull, bent, or simply old can easily make your stitches skip. At the same time, make sure that your needle is in all the way, if you don’t loosen the screw all the way before you insert, then your needle may by to low....
This sauce is used in so many of our popular pasta dishes and is a family favorite, especially when paired with our homemade breadsticks. HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPE- What is Alfredo Sauce? Alfredo sauce is a classic Italian sauce that is sometimes called white sauce. It uses butter, parmesan cheese and heavy whipping cream and is seasoned to taste. The rich and creamy sauce goes great with pasta like Fettucine and protein like Chicken or even Shrimp....
Today I am really excited to introduce my blogger friend, Reem. She is the cook-baker-photographer-author behind this beautiful blog Simply Reem. I vividly remember my first thoughts when I first visited her blog: “Wow, I want to see the inside of this person’s home. It must be beautiful.” From her beautiful photography of food and food styling, I dreamed about what her real-life must be like in Southern California. In her gorgeous photos, she often uses my favorite colors for props and backdrops – shades of cyan such as turquoise and aquamarine… I assume her house is surrounded by all these beautiful colors....
Preparation During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, staying hydrated is key to maintaining your glow—especially if you’re a Christmas tree. Unfortunately, many of us have thirsty tannenbaums. “Most people are surprised to learn that they’re not properly watering their trees,” says Tim O’Connor, executive director of the National Christmas Tree Association, a trade organization representing more than 700 farms. Want to keep your evergreen looking, well, evergreen? Follow these expert Christmas tree care tips, which range from starting with a heathy tree to choosing the correct stand and watering appropriately....
In Japan, especially during hot days, it’s inevitable to run into a vending machine at every corner, beckoning you for a cold drink. More often than not, our family’s choice is bottles of ice-cold green tea. The refreshing and floral green tea cools us down and energizes us on a muggy afternoon. We’ll show you how to easily make cold brew green tea at home. What is Cold Brew Green Tea?...
Preparation You already know the importance of properly caring for family heirlooms (like your wedding veil) and antiques (like paintings and sculptures) to preserve their value, but there’s another treasured item in your home that deserves special care: your books. The way you store volumes of text—everything from hardcover cookbooks to paperback novels—can impact how well they age over time. While you may not care how long your latest book club read lasts, anything with value, whether emotional or monetary, can benefit from special considerations....
