As a couple who are passionate about food, Nami and I try to educate our children as much as possible about where our food comes from and how they’re made. Last summer while visiting Japan, our partner and favorite soy sauce brand Kikkoman invited us to participate in Kikkoman Factory Tour in Noda, Japan, and learn how their soy sauce is made! I personally love learning how products we use in our daily lives are created....
Ingredients 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup milk 1 box (4.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Ultimate loaded mashed potatoes 5 round wooden sticks with one pointed end 5 beef hot dogs 1/2 cup finely crushed corn chips 1 pouch Cheese Sauce (from potato mix box) 1 tablespoon milk Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; stir in milk and potatoes until well blended (mixture will be thick)....
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 9 oz) 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon onion salt 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 cups milk 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 oz) 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 bag (16 oz) frozen broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs 4 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 2/3 cups sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup chopped dates Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 11 miniature loaf pans, 4 1/2x2 3/4x1 1/4 inches....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups) 1/3 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candy canes (14 miniature) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with foil. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough into 12-inch square on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown; cool....
Ingredients 12 oz uncooked spaghetti 1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 2 jars (14 oz each) pizza sauce 1 package (6 oz) diced pepperoni 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Fresh basil, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time....
While I’m visiting my family in Japan, I have asked several blogger friends to blog-sit for me and today’s sitter is Tobias from T and Tea Cake. Tobias is a food-loving university student from Europe and on his blog, T and Tea Cake, he mainly focuses on European cuisine but sometimes experiments with more exotic food and ingredients that inspire him. Most of his recipes are easy to prepare and budget-friendly....
If you love Alfredo recipes, try our Broccoli Chicken Alfredo and the Crockpot Alfredo. SHRIMP ALFREDO RECIPE – This delicious and easy shrimp Alfredo Alfredo is so creamy and packed with flavors, you are going to love the recipe. The fettuccine pasta combined with freshly cooked shrimp and smothered in Alfredo has the best combination of flavors. INGREDIENTS- Shrimp – Large or medium raw shrimp. Just remove the tails and clean the shrimp before using....
Eaten across East Asia, Shungiku (春菊, “spring chrysanthemum”) are aromatic bitter greens. The green leaves can be broad-leaf or narrow-leaf with serrated edges attached to a fibrous stem. They are an excellent source of potassium, fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, and flavonoids. You can eat it raw or blanched in salads or add it to stir-fries and soups. What Is Shungiku (Chrysanthemum Greens) Shungiku (lebionis coronaria) is grown and eaten in East Asian cuisine....
Ingredients 12 cups thinly sliced onions (6 large) 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 5 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup water 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (4 cups) 20 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 10 oz) 6 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups) Fresh thyme leaves, if desired Preparation Spray 6- to 7-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) 1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky hot salsa 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Place chicken, skin side down, in a single layer in pan....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips 2 bags (14 oz each) caramels, unwrapped 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 48 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Make dough as directed on cookie pouch. Shape dough into 48 (1-inch) balls. Press 1 ball into bottom of each muffin cup, pressing up sides to fill cups....
Preparation Basswood carving blocks (7″ x 3.5″ x 1.75″) Sharpies, paint pen, or craft paint and brush Martha Stewart Crafts Gloss Enamel Finish Spray Paint Cup hooks (5/8″) Pencil Free design from Something Turquoise (available in both “hers” and “his”) Download the free design template or create your own message, using your font of choice. Print the design onto regular printer paper and cut it out. If using Sharpies, seal the wood blocks using Martha Stewart Crafts gloss enamel spray to prevent the marker from bleeding into the wood (basswood is porous, so you may need two coats)....
Bread or noodles? Noodles or bread? When you couldn’t make up which savory carb to satisfy your hunger, Yakisoba Pan (焼きそばパン) would be your answer. Called as Yakisoba Dog, this iconic carb-on-carb Japanese stir-fried noodle sandwich is also featured on the popular Netflix® show – Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Season 2, Episode 5). What’s Yakisoba Pan? Yakisoba (焼きそば) is a well-loved Japanese stir-fried noodle dish, which is one of the classic street food....
Preparation There is one piece of kitchen equipment that is revered by bakers around the world, a small appliance that has a place in the Smithsonian Museum and is so beloved that it has inspired a generation of tattoos. And although it’s a thoroughly modern gift for any new bride and groom, it’s 100 years old. We’re talking, of course, about the stand mixer. The iconic KitchenAid stand mixer was invented by an Ohio engineer who was watching a baker mix bread dough with a heavy iron spoon and decided there had to be a better way....
Ingredients 3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix (from 15.25-oz box) 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons multicolored nonpareils 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container) 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon warm water 1/4 cup multicolored nonpareils Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray 2 doughnut pans with cooking spray....
Preparation Whether it’s an excuse to take a break from cell phone reception or your favorite way to dive even deeper into nature, the idea of taking a camping trip appeals to many people-even those who’ve never done it before. “Camping is a great way to unwind from the stress of everyday life,” says Marley Behnke, owner of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Caledonia, California. “I love that it gives you a chance to slow down, reconnect with friends and family, and enjoy the world around us....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ red, green and white candy sprinkles 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until dough forms. Sprinkle candy sprinkles over dough; gently kneed into dough....
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/3 cups uncooked orzo pasta (8 oz) Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken in baking dish. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except pasta and parsley....
Preparation Ensure your save-the-dates stand out from the rest with DIY stationery that really pops. When folded, the shading on these clever geometric save-the-dates creates the illusion of three-dimensional boxes. When they open them up, your guests will see hexagonal cards printed with your personalized message. For maximum visual appeal, we suggest combining matte, neutral-hued paper with envelopes in rich tones. And don’t worry: this project is easier than it looks....
