Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, combine all ingredients except oil and chicken breast halves; mix well. Brush oil over all sides of chicken. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture....
Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 hamburger buns, split Red onion rings, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except buns and onions. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Carefully brush vegetable oil on grill rack. Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook patties 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F....
Spring is in the air! Say goodbye to hot pot and stews, and let’s welcome bright and light dishes with spring vegetables! Today I’m going to share a super quick and easy Japanese Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus (海老とアスパラガス簡単和風パスタ). What’s Japanese Pasta? You might have heard of the word Wafu Pasta (和風パスタ) while you were visiting Japan. Wafu Pasta refers to Japanese-style Pasta. Wafu (和風) means Japanese-style and we often use this word to describe something that’s Japanese-style....
Ingredients 1 salmon fillet (2 lb), cut into 6 serving pieces Salt and pepper 1/4 cup real maple syrup 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Thinly sliced green onions, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Place salmon, skin side down, on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In small bowl, stir syrup, vinegar and garlic with whisk....
Ingredients Cooking spray (or 12 paper baking cups) 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine or butter 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat the oven to 400°. Spray each cup in muffin pan with the cooking spray, or put a paper baking cup in each muffin cup. Save for later (you will need the muffin pan in step 4)....
After visiting the Itsukushima Shrine, our second activity of the day was to ride the Miyajima Ropeway and explore Mount Misen – the sacred mountain where some Gods are still believed to reside. There are a few ways to get to the top of Mount Misen, which is the highest peak (535 m) on Miyajima. We took the Miyajima Ropeway to Shishiiwa Observatory, optionally you can also hike to the top....
One of my husband’s favorite Japanese meals that he always requests to eat when we are in Japan is Yakitori. Yakitori means “grill (yaki) chicken (tori)” in Japanese and Yakitori restaurants typically serves their delicacies on wooden skewers. With “chicken” in the name, you guessed right, the main ingredients are mostly from chickens. Typical chicken parts served on skewer include thighs, meatballs, skin, hearts, wings, cartilage, and gizzards. Based on your preference and chicken parts, you pick seasonings – either shio (salt) or tare (yakitori sauce) – for each skewer....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 can (8 oz) pineapple slices or chunks, drained and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, if desired 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (from a jar) 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, if desired 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Flaked sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup mini bundt cake pan....
There’s one dish we eat on repeat during the summer months is cold somen noodles. Just like spaghetti, somen noodles are incredibly versatile and it goes well with almost any ingredients and sauce. Today, I’ve prepared Pork Shabu Shabu and Cold Somen Noodles with Sesame Miso Sauce (豚しゃぶ冷やしそうめん味噌胡麻だれ). A bit lengthy recipe name, but it’s basically chilled noodles served with meat and vegetables. On the side is a flavorful sauce for you to dip the noodles and toppings in....
Ingredients 1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or 13x9-inch pan....
Preparation You don’t need to be an interior designer to experiment with paint color in your home—you just need to follow along with Fresh Coat. We’ll help you tackle all of your home’s painting projects, from choosing the ultimate color palette to perfecting your method. You’ll be prepped, primed, and ready to roll (literally) in no time. Here’s a secret only the pros know: A fresh coat of paint can work wonders in a tiny powder room or guest bathroom....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces 4 very ripe bananas, mashed 6 tablespoons butter, melted, cooled to room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper baking cups. In medium bowl, beat milk, oil and egg with wire whisk or fork until blended. Stir in Bisquick mix and sugar just until moistened. Spoon batter into muffin cups....
Ingredients 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ bread flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 package quick active dry yeast 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup lukewarm water (95°) 3/4 cup mashed drained sweet potatoes packed in syrup (from 23-ounce can) 1/2 cup dried cranberries Butter or margarine, melted Preparation Mix 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, salt, cinnamon and yeast in large bowl....
Preparation Hair loss has long been a chief complaint among women, especially as they age. It affects some 30 million women in the United States alone, according to the Cleveland Clinic, and will significantly impact more than 50% of women during their lifetime, says Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, FAAD, the co-founder of Modern Dermatology and the assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale New Haven Hospital. Many aspects play a role, particularly lifestyle, genetics, aging, medical conditions, and hormones....
Preparation Not only does the right wallpaper make a statement in a room, but it can also elevate the entire ambience of a space. “Wallpaper has a tremendous impact,” says Barbara Karpf, the president and founder of DecoratorsBest. “It can instantly create a new look with color and texture and can influence the mood with a new pattern.” Luckily, if you’re a rookie when it comes to decorating with wallpaper, there are a handful of tried-and-true designs that make selecting an eye-catching pattern a breeze....
Preparation In another life, I would just grow trees. I love their incredible variety. They can be tall and majestic, weeping or cone-shaped; have trunks with smooth or exfoliating barks; and produce blossoms that smell like perfume or delicious fruit or nuts. Some sprout up quickly, while others take what seems like forever to develop into proud centenarians. I wish I had the space in this column to share with you all the different seedlings I have ordered over the past eight years....
Preparation A white wedding dress might be tradition for most brides, but Dianna Agron’s gown was fitting for her desert celebration in Morocco this weekend to Mumford & Sons banjoist Winston Marshall. Though the nuptials were intimate, a few Instagram photos posted by guests have given us a glimpse of a few details-the bridal look included. In this shot, the Glee actress stuns in a nude-hued, tulle, $20,500 Valentino gown embroidered with bead and sequin motifs (see it on Net-a-Porter....
Ingredients 2 pints (4 cups) coffee ice cream, slightly softened 3/4 cup hot fudge topping 1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, if desired Coffee-flavored chocolate candies or chocolate-covered coffee beans, if desired 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee (dry) Preparation Make Coffee Pat-in-Pan Pie Crust. Spread 1 pint of the ice cream in pie crust. Cover and freeze about 1 hour or until firm....
Preparation The weather outside may be frightful, but your guests will feel warm and cozy during your reception-particularly while enjoying a slice of your delicious wedding cake. To help you serve the right cake this winter, we asked cake bakers to share their five favorite flavor combinations. Get inspired before you dig in! QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR WEDDING CAKE BAKER Who doesn’t have memories of decorating gingerbread houses during the holiday season?...
