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Preparation If you’re like many brides-to-be, you’ve probably had some idea of what you wanted your wedding flowers to look like since before you even got engaged. While there’s nothing wrong with knowing what you want (in fact, it will come in handy throughout the wedding-planning process), it’s important to remember that not everything is practical or ideal, especially when it comes to flowers. Your best bet is to turn to the experts when considering which flowers to select and which to avoid....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm™ Frozen Organic Broccoli Florets 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 3 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (14 oz) 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1 boneless pork shoulder (3 lb) 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (3 cups) 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (3 cups) 12 cloves garlic, peeled, cut in half 1 1/2 cups water Preparation In small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, fennel seed, salt and celery seed. Pat seasoning mixture evenly onto pork (if pork comes in netting or is tied, do not remove)....

If you are looking for savory dumplings, the Potato Pierogies and classic Pelmeni are a must-try. CHERRY VARENIKI- These delicious cherry vareniki are so delicious and make for a great dessert or even breakfast! With our homemade Pierogi Dough and a simple berry and cream cheese dough, these dumplings make for the best sweet. Whether making a batch fresh or freezing some for later, these are great no matter the occasion....

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....

High in omega-3 fatty acids, versatile, and extremely flavorful, salmon is no doubt one of the favorite fish in Japanese home cooking. We enjoy this amazing fish grilled, roasted, marinated, pan-fried, deep-fried, in soup, porridge, and sometimes raw! No matter how you cook it, just a fillet of salmon can really elevate the dinner table – including substance and nutrition. If you are just starting to cook more salmon at home, I have plenty of salmon recipes for you to try....

Preparation On the long list of things that might stress you out like crazy while planning your big day, creating your guest list is likely to be one of them. You’re putting together a tally of the most important people in your life, your partner’s life, as well as those in your parents’ and in-laws’ lives. That alone is a lot of people to please. Then, factor in friends and family members who are assuming an invite and it can get messy....

Preparation For as rewarding as growing lilacs at home can be, cultivating them is tricky. “Lilacs—their botanical name is Syringa vulgaris—are what some may call a single season plant,” explains Cecilia de Corral, the Director of Design and Build at Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm. “They provide some of the earliest forage material for pollinators and emit a beautiful fragrance. Despite only providing blooms for a short-lived period, their fragrance and structure makes the space they’ll take up in your garden well worth it....

Preparation Today, revelers know Mardi Gras as the bead-throwing, mask-wearing, parade-going party that overtakes the streets of New Orleans in the weeks before Fat Tuesday. But long before it was a staple in Southern culture, Mardi Gras was celebrated for centuries across medieval Europe. Mardi Gras traveled in the 17th and 18th centuries from Rome to Venice and, later, to France. It was celebrated each year on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, or the beginning of Lent on the Roman Catholic calendar....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 lb lean beef stew meat (1/2-inch pieces) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained 1 jar (12 oz) home-style beef gravy 2 tablespoons chili sauce 4 unpeeled small red potatoes, diced (2 cups) 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 12 oz bag)...

Preparation We spend so many hours a day sleeping in our beds, so it makes sense that we’re always searching for the best types of pillows, the most comfortable mattresses, and, of course, the softest sheets. And since Egyptian cotton sheets are known for being incredibly soft, they always come to mind when looking for luxurious bedding. With so many different types of sheets available on the market, it can be hard to figure out which ones are actually worth buying....

Ingredients 2 cups crunchy whole grain wheat flakes cereal 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon grated orange or lemon peel 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 package (4.4 oz) butter and herb flavor rice and sauce mix 1 box (9 oz) Frozen Broccoli Cuts 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Make rice and sauce mix as directed on package. Cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook broccoli as directed on box....

Spring is here and why am I still sharing a hot pot recipe? Well, the Japanese eat nabe (hot pot) more frequently in the fall and winter months, but they do enjoy all types of nabe dishes all year round. The Sumo Wrestlers eat Chanko Nabe (ちゃんこ鍋) all the time! What is Chanko Nabe? Chanko Nabe (ちゃんこ鍋) is a type of Japanese nabe (hot pot), which I think is similar to a stew (but with more broth)....

You can’t go wrong with Chicken Wings. Whether you make Classic Baked Wings or the Mild Wings Recipe, they are always a hit! best GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE- We love the flavor of grilled wings and how easy they are to make! The wings are tender and juicy with a crispy charred taste, SO GOOD! These grilled wings are going to become your new favorite wing recipe. The marinade is so easy to make and gives you just flavorful wings....

While I’m visiting my in-laws in Taiwan with my family, I’ve asked my long time blogger friends to blog-sit for me like asking a good friend to house sit when you go on vacation. They have prepared wonderful holiday recipes for Just One Cookbook readers so I hope you will enjoy reading their recipes. My blog sitter today is Gourmantine of Gourmantine’s Blog. The first time I visited Gourmantine’s blog, I was simply mesmerized by her food and photography....

Ingredients 2 Large (or 3 small) Apples 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup water 2 packages Immaculate Baking Co.™ Organic Cinnamon Rolls Dough 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Preparation PREPARE APPLE COMPOTE Add chopped apples, lemon juice & water to a small saucepan Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cover Simmer for 10 minutes and then remove the top....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ party rainbow chip cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Assorted Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms and sides of two 8-inch round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray. Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour into pans....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 can (16 oz) baked beans 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir baked beans and barbecue sauce into beef....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 oz) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated imitation crabmeat chunks or 2 cups chopped cooked crabmeat 1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....