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Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti 1/2 bag (16-ounce size) frozen zucchini, cauliflower, Italian green beans, baby lima beans and sliced carrots (1 1/2 cups) 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 3 cups sliced mushrooms (8 ounces) 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups milk 1 package (4 ounces) baked tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes...

Soup is a big part of the Japanese meal, especially when we serve Ichiju Sansai (一汁三菜; one soup three dishes) on the family dinner. There will be steamed rice, the main protein, a few veggie or side dishes, and a soup. In addition to the quintessential miso soup, we also enjoy many different types of clear soups. Today I’ll like to introduce Kakitamajiru (かきたま汁), a flavorful egg drop soup that uses minimal pantry ingredients....

Looking for a quick and easy soup recipe? This Kimchi Soup with Malony Glass Noodles is what you’d need! It’s savory, hearty, tangy – and as spicy as you want it to be. You could keep it really simple or bulk it up with protein and vegetables just like I do here. It’s even better when you happen to have a bunch of leftovers on hand. Enjoy the soup for an afternoon snack or lazy dinner or midnight craving – it’s the best kind of instant noodles out there!...

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix or 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 eggs 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In large bowl, beat dry cake mix, butter and 1 of the eggs with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons reserved pineapple juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Preparation Deciding that marble, with its classic good looks, is right for your home is the easy part. Figuring out the size, color, shape, and finish you need may entail a little more hand-wringing. Visit a home center and speak with a specialist, who will walk you through the selection process. For instance, if you’re looking to use the natural material on a floor or in a tight space (like a backsplash), tiles may be the ideal option....

Narutomaki (鳴門巻き・なると巻き) or naruto is a type of kamaboko (cured fish paste surimi). Each slice of naruto has a pink or red spiral pattern, which resembles the Naruto whirlpools in the Naruto Strait between Awaji Island and Shikoku. As it’s precooked, you can eat it as is or slice it and add it to stir-fries or noodle soups. It’ll add color and texture to your dish. It has a less rubbery texture and mild fishy flavor than kamaboko....

Hands up if you think Japan has some of the best street foods in the world! ✋ If you have missed chowing down giant plates of yakisoba and okonomiyaki dished out by the street vendors, you can make them at home today. To help you get started, we’ve partnered with Otafuku Foods to give away their street food pantry essentials to 3 lucky JOC readers. The gift set includes okonomi sauce, yakisoba sauce, okonomiyaki flour, tenkasu, 1 set of spatulas, and apron....

Preparation If you’re looking to add a bit of romance or whimsy to your home’s overall décor scheme, look no further than pampas grass. The ornamental grass has a feathery, bushy top and comes in a few different colors (you’ll have the easiest time finding it in white or pink), and they’re easy to work into your craft or home décor project ideas. The plumes are so fun and easy to work with that you may find yourself looking to harvest your own....

Preparation Just because you’re short on space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice design and comfort. Yes, we know that just squeezing all of your worldly possessions into a modestly-sized home can quickly look (and feel!) cramped and messy, which is the opposite of the calm sanctuary you’ve been dreaming of. And when your home feels tight and cluttered, it’s not where you want to host book club meet-ups or throw fabulous cocktail parties....

Shio Koji (塩麹, 塩糀) is a mix of salt, water, and rice koji, and it’s a natural seasoning used to marinate, tenderize, and enhance the umami, or richness (one of the five basic tastes), in foods. It’s a live food that is rich in enzymes that break down the starches and proteins in food into sugars and amino acids. Rice koji (米こうじ, 米糀, 米麹) is steamed rice that has been treated with koji mold spores (Aspergillus oryzae, koji-kin 麹菌, or koji starter)....

Ingredients 3 to 4 lb pork shoulder roast 1 can (14 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix Juice of 1 lime 1 can or bottle (12 oz) beer 1 can (12 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, finely chopped Juice of 1 lime...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 lb) 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cans (12 oz each) root beer (3 cups) 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 sandwich buns Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over high heat. Cook pork roast in oil 6 to 10 minutes or until brown on all sides....

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe- This Strawberry Lemonade Recipe is so refreshing and easy to make and only uses 5 ingredients! The strawberries with lemon are a classic combination and taste wonderful together. The club soda gives the strawberry lemonade a fizz and takes the classic recipe to a whole new level. It’s like a sparkling lemonade that feels like you are drinking a carbonated drink. How to make Strawberry lemonade? This recipe is so quick to make and is the perfect idea to serve at parties, potlucks and showers....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup shortening 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 eggs 3 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup raspberry jam Favorite frosting, if desired Preparation Mix sugar, butter, shortening, orange peel and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour. Divide dough into thirds. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours....

Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) tart red cherries, drained, reserving juice 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with shortening....

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 tablespoon coarse white sparkling sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Make 1 crust as directed on box for One-Crust Pie, Baked Shell....

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 4 cups chopped walnuts 3/4 cup butter or margarine 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted; cool slightly....

Preparation Flowers are Denise Porcaro’s life-really. More than a decade ago, the New York native founded floral company Flower Girl NYC, which creates stunning arrangements for events and weddings. Now, as Porcaro prepares to walk down the aisle herself and marry Josh Russ Tupper, fourth-generation owner of Manhattan’s Russ & Daughters, it only makes sense that her pre-wedding celebration would include lots of blooms. The bridal shower location was a no-brainer: The bride has long loved the Greenwich Village restaurant Palma....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta (5 oz) 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup baby spinach 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz) 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese...