Ingredients 2 heads romaine, torn into bite-size pieces 1 medium red onion, sliced 2 cups pomegranate seeds 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons poppy seed Preparation In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 5 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons brown sugar 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin 4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 325°F....
Ingredients 2 lb beets, scrubbed clean, green tops removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon salt Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line roasting pan with foil. Place beets in pan. Rub oil and salt over beets. Cover beets tightly with another sheet of foil. Roast 1 hour or until beets are tender when pierced with fork. If not tender, roast 30 to 60 minutes longer. Cool 15 minutes. With gloves on, peel off outer beet skins....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 lb beef stew meat 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 1/2 cup water Preparation In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 3 bone-in chicken breasts, skinned 3 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 1 tablespoon salt-free Caribbean rub 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 teaspoon salt...
Preparation If you ask a group of women about their thoughts on a Valentine’s Day proposal, you’re likely to see some eye rolling and hear some groans. But while some think popping the question on February 14th is cliché, there’s a group of people who understand that it is in fact a very special day: those who actually got engaged on Valentine’s Day. We spoke to five women who said yes on Valentine’s Day about what they really think of Valentine’s Day proposals and what advice they would give to those planning to ask “Will you marry me?...
Preparation ‘Tis the season for new releases, and some our favorite big-name manufacturers are rolling out new appliances that have us on the edge of our seats. Along with state-of-the-art washing machines and integrated water filtration systems, 2020 will see a slew of savvy kitchen appliances, as well as a few for your pup, too. “Elkay’s floor sink allows your pet easy access into the sink while allowing the owner the ability to control the pet while washing them,” says Gary Israelson, the company’s Senior Product Manager....
Misozuke (味噌漬け), literally Japanese soybean paste (miso) pickling (zuke), is one of the easiest Japanese pickles known collectively as tsukemono (漬物). Miso pickles can easily be made at home with miso paste and it preserves the ingredients for a long time. This topic is part of the tsukemono series that I’m introducing on Just One Cookbook. For a detailed introduction, please read Tsukemono: A Guide to Japanese Pickles. Tsukemono has several types based on the pickling agent:...
Ingredients 1/2 lb whole wheat penne pasta Olive oil cooking spray 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled Sea salt Pepper 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook the penne according to package directions. Drain well. Meanwhile, spray large skillet with olive oil cooking spray....
Preparation While household cats come in all different shapes and sizes, one thing most in common are their names. According to MentalFloss, “Luna” topped 2019’s list as the most popular cat name, which now marks the moniker’s third year in the number one position. The other names to round out the top 10 were Bella, Kitty, Oliver, Lucy, Leo, Charlie, Shadow, Simba, and Milo. The Banfield Pet Hospital, which is the largest general veterinarian practice in the world, gathered the results to determine the most popular names by consulting their database of over 500,000 cats....
Preparation From nieces and nephews to family friends, the little ones in your life bring constant joy and happiness. If you know you want to include kids in your big day but either don’t need additional flower girls and ring bearers or want to forgo that tradition entirely, there are other roles kids can play in the celebration. Here are six creative ways to involve children in your ceremony and reception, adding a touch of cuteness to your big day....
Without sake, there may be no Japanese civilization. Initially, sake was an offering to the gods and consumed within the Imperial court. It then underwent massive technological advancements and refinements over centuries. Its popularity seeped outside the nobility to the commoners to unite people with love for the drink. So now that we know what sake is (part 1) and how to enjoy it (part 2) let’s look back at the impressive history of Japanese sake....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 1/2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese (20 oz), softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (22 oz) southern pit barbecue grilling beans, undrained 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 box (9 oz) frozen corn 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 2 cups corn chips Preparation In heavy 3-quart saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 bottle (12 oz) beer 2 lb chicken wings (12) 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup red pepper sauce Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, salt and beer with whisk. Add chicken wings; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to brine....
Preparation Few things are as frustrating as spotting the return of stubborn weeds in your lawn or garden. While your natural instinct may be to reach for conventional weed killers and herbicides, spraying these chemicals on your lawn can not only compromise the health of your landscaping in the long-run, but your own health, too. “Many conventional weed killers use chemicals and pesticides that can not only kill healthy soil, but also make your lawn dependent on the next chemical treatment,” says Kel Giard CEO of Clean Air Lawn Care, a sustainable lawn care company....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup mashed very ripe banana (2 medium) 1/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blueberries Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Stir Bisquick, oats, sugar, bananas, milk and eggs in large bowl until moistened. Beat vigorously 30 seconds. Gently stir in blueberries. Pour into pan....
Ingredients 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons water 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 egg yolks 2 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons bread machine yeast 1 cup dried cherries 1 egg, beaten Preparation Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except cherries and beaten egg in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough/Manual cycle....
Living in California with a mild climate year round, I sometimes forget that instinctual desire to eat seasonal dishes that are truly special in Japan. So I am thankful when readers send in their requests and remind me of a specific food that I have not made for quite some time. Today I’m sharing one of my old winter favorites, Buri Daikon (ブリ大根), or Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon. What is Buri Daikon Buri Daikon (ブリ大根) is a simmered dish featuring yellowtail and daikon....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons Italian dressing 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli 1/2 cup half-and-half 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat dressing over high heat. Cook chicken in dressing 2 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown....
