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One of the common myths many people have when it comes to miso soup is that it’s not vegan or vegetarian-friendly because dashi, Japanese stock, is included in the soup. They presume that dashi is only made with fish or seafood. And now that’s NOT TRUE. Japanese stock can be made with different ingredients. Three out of 6 types of dashi are completely vegan/vegetarian because it’s made with kombu (edible kelp), dried shiitake mushrooms, or a combination of both kombu and shiitake mushrooms....

Preparation Deciding whom you invite to the wedding can seem almost as momentous as deciding whom to marry. The task should be relatively easy: You simply invite your closest family and your dearest friends. Yet deciding who falls into these categories can be a touchy matter, especially when you’re trying to keep the head count to a certain number of guests. Begin with some idea of how large a wedding you want....

Preparation People often store items in the attic and forget about them. Many of us have ventured into the attic and looked around at the collectibles gathering dust without realizing that many of those bygone items could be valuable. Maybe our families held onto keepsakes for their sentimental value, or perhaps you simply found it too difficult to part with the items. Either way, you might want to spend a few hours going through those dusty boxes—some of those items could be worth thousands of dollars....

Preparation There is history in flavor. South Carolina packs a lot of culinary diversity into an easily traversable geographic area, making it an ideal travel destination for anyone who’s looking to taste a wealth of food and flavors. Here are just a few things that the 2020 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors recommend you add to your plate to get a taste of the Palmetto State. When you sit down for a meal, you’re entering a long tradition of personal pride intertwined with food....

Preparation As a houseguest, you should have simple expectations of the person facilitating your stay: Your hostess should provide a comfortable place to sleep, access to a kitchen and shower, and tea or coffee in the morning. These basic accommodations are (typically) a given—anything beyond them indicates that your host is going above and beyond what’s expected of them. Good hosts enjoy doing so, but it’s important never to take advantage of his or her graciousness....

Preparation Whether you’re a millennial or a senior member of the baby boomer generation, there’s a good chance you’ve sucked down a few frozen Otter Pops in your lifetime. A popular brand of the frozen icee pops which kids and adults love to eat in the heat, Otter Pops are known for their vibrant colors and fun flavor names that are based on caricatures; Louie-Bloo Raspberry, Alexander the Grape, Poncho Punch, Little Orphan Orange, Strawberry Short Kook, and Sir Isaac Lime among them....

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups milk 2 eggs 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 or 3 bananas, sliced 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Place both pie crusts in half-sheet pan, overlapping slightly. Fit into pan, pressing into corners. Trim edges to about 1/2 inch overhanging sides of pan, then fold over and tuck into pan....

With limited options due to the challenging weather, we decided to visit the Jigoku Hells of Beppu. From the Suginoi Hotel, it was about a 15 minute taxi ride. You can buy a pass that will get you into all 7 Jigoku. We opted to see just the first two on the list below and paid for those entrance fee separately. If you choose to see all 7, it will take a while....

Ingredients 24 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped 2 cups broken thin pretzel sticks 2 1/2 cups candy corn Preparation Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Line pan with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating on High 1 minute 15 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15-second intervals until melted and smooth. Stir in pretzels and 2 cups of the candy corn. Spread mixture evenly in pan....

Ingredients 3 pint-size canning jars with tight-fitting lids 3/4 cup yellow candy-coated fruit-flavored chewy candies 3/4 cup orange candy-coated fruit-flavored chewy candies 3/4 cup purple candy-coated fruit-flavored chewy candies 1 bottle (750 ml) vodka 6 coffee filters 3 flasks (8.5 oz each) Preparation In each canning jar, place one color candies. Pour 1 cup (8 oz) vodka over candy in each jar, making sure candy is completely covered with vodka. Place lids on jars; seal tightly....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (6 ounces) 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing 4 ounces deli sliced corned beef, chopped 1/2 cup well-drained sauerkraut Pretzel crackers, if desired Cocktail rye bread slices, if desired Chopped fresh chives, if desired Sliced radishes, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Mix cream cheese, 1 cup of the Swiss cheese, the dressing and corned beef. Spread in pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, or quiche dish, 9x1 1/2 inches....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules or crystals 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons hazelnut-flavored syrup for beverages (from 12.7-oz bottle) 1 egg 1 1/2 cups toasted hazelnuts, chopped* 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container) 4 1/2 teaspoons hazelnut-flavored syrup for beverages (from 12....

Ingredients 1 egg 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/4 cups mashed very ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium) 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or grease bottoms only of muffin cups. Beat egg slightly in medium bowl; stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups....

These make for the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert. These pretzels pair well with Chocolate Covered Strawberries and no-bake Oreo Balls for parties. They make for great gifts for teachers, family, or party favors! CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS- We love making these all the time, these chocolate-covered pretzels are the perfect treat when craving sweet and salty snacks at the same time. This recipe is so easy to make, even the kids can help make these....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/4 lb cobia or sea bass fillets, cut into 4 pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley Preparation In shallow dish, stir flour, salt and pepper. Coat fish pieces in flour mixture (reserve remaining flour mixture)....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Carrot Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting 1 cup shredded coconut Construction paper Jelly beans or small gumdrops, as desired 1 cup shredded coconut Green food color Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....

Ingredients 4 egg whites 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 4 cups coconut 1/4 cup chopped red candied cherries 1/4 cup chopped green candied cherries Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and lightly flour cookie sheets. In large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in sugar, flour, salt and almond extract until well blended. Stir in coconut and candied cherries....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg Betty Crocker™ green gel food color 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Betty Crocker™ cinnamon imperials and Betty Crocker™ decors, as desired for decorating Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. With moistened fingers, press dough in bottom of pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 cups Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups milk 1 egg 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup gluten-free powdered sugar 1/4 cup whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray (without flour). In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In large bowl, stir Bisquick™ mix, granulated sugar, milk and egg until dough forms....

Ingredients 1 package Betty Crocker™ julienne potatoes 2 1/2 cups boiling water 2/3 cup milk 1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Stir together Potatoes, Sauce Mix and boiling water in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir in milk, ham and cheese. Bake uncovered 50 minutes; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 10 to 14 minutes longer or until top is golden brown....