Kazunoko (数の子), or salted herring roe, is one of the popular dishes in Osechi Ryori (おせち料理), the Japanese New Year food. Marinated in soy dashi seasoning, this rare and expensive delicacy is considered an important part of Osechi as it symbolizes many children and a prosperous family, What is Kazunoko? Kazunoko (数の子) is salted herring roe. As a child, I wasn’t particularly fond of this dish and I wondered why my parents enjoy this salty weird-texture food....
Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix or 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix 1/3 cup water 1 1/3 cups creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheets). In large bowl, beat half of the cake mix, the water, peanut butter, butter and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, or mix with spoon....
Ingredients 4 cups water 1 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes 1 package (6 ounces) sliced corned beef, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) sauerkraut , rinsed well and drained 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 ounces) 4 teaspoons caraway seed, if desired Thousand Island Dressing, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 2 pounds baby-cut carrots 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges and separated 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Baguette slices or crackers, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1/2 lb spicy bulk pork sausage 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking corn grits 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup fat-free egg product 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2- or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients 6 eggs 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cooked salad shrimp, thawed if frozen 1 tablespoon seafood cocktail sauce Preparation Place eggs in single layer in 2-quart saucepan; add enough cold water so it is at least 1 inch above eggs. Heat to boiling; remove from heat....
Ingredients 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (6 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pork tenderloin (2 pounds) 1/4 cup orange marmalade 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Preparation Arrange squash around edge in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt. Place pork in slow cooker (it will overlap squash slightly). Mix marmalade and garlic; spread evenly over pork. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours....
Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups pecan halves 2 cups roasted unsalted cashews 2 cups walnut halves 2 cups unblanched whole almonds 3 cups bite-size cheese crackers 2 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets Preparation In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix butter, taco seasoning mix, cinnamon and red pepper....
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 Sandra of Sandra’s Easy Cooking. Sandra is originally from Southeastern Europe, country formerly called Yugoslavia and she moved to the US about the same time I did....
Preparation In a time when “social distancing” is strongly encouraged—if not actually required—as the world works to stop the spread of COVID-19, many people have found that they have a lot more of something that’s typically hard to find: time. Under normal circumstances, an extra hour here and there would be a welcome respite from our always-on world. But what do you do when you find yourself with days—even weeks—of unstructured time and nowhere to go?...
Happy Halloween everyone and Happy Birthday to me! Yep, my birthday is on Halloween, and today’s recipe was prepared by my husband last night as my birthday meal. He is more foodie than I am in terms of his knowledge on food and restaurants, and he enjoys cooking on special occasions as well as barbecuing on weekends. We had nice pork tenderloin in the fridge so he decided to make a recipe from his favorite cookbook, Thomas Keller’s ad hoc at home....
Japanese cuisine tends to be seasonal and plant-based, incorporating herbs, vegetables, tofu and wheat gluten. However, eating an entirely vegan diet in Japan can be a challenge. Kokoro Care Packages has curated a selection of exclusively vegan products in their upcoming August “Vegan” Care Package. The giveaway is open to Just One Cookbook readers worldwide (35+ countries) and three (3) lucky winners will be selected! What’s in the Vegan Nourishing Care Package Each winner will win a box of Kokoro Care Package that features: RAW OKARA (SOYBEAN PULP) Typically found dried, this unique okara (soybean pulp) is a first in the industry to be available raw (which helps to maintain its moisture) without requiring refrigeration before opening....
Preparation You’ve added everything from traditional diary milk to alt milks, like oat and pea milk, to your morning latte, but what have you tried raw milk? It’s popping up across the country everywhere from Instagram hashtags to retail markets, but what exactly is it, and, perhaps more importantly, should you try it? Here’s what you need to know about raw milk. Production wise, think of it as milk equivalent of natural wine....
When comes to chicken on a stick, the Japanese have their own best version known as Yakitori (焼き鳥). The name translates directly to grilled chicken, but Yakitori also exemplifies good times and happy hours in Japan. These chicken skewers are a classic food served at izakaya, Japanese-tapas style pubs, where frosty beer, tasty bites, and jolly chatters are all part of the deal. They are also the kind of iconic food you can find at specialty restaurants that serve nothing else but Yakitori....
Are you gearing up for the holiday party season? Today’s theme is all about how to host a sushi party. I promise it’s going to be a fun, hands-on culinary experience that your guests will never forget! Feeling intimidated? Don’t be. Rolling sushi is easier than you think. You can keep the party as simple or as elaborate as you like. The guide I’ve put together below will help to jump-start your planning....
Preparation While there’s a certain excitment and intrigue in the unpredictability of gardens, a little bit of order is always welcome when you’re exercising your green thumb. Masterfully edging your garden gives you just that – a clean, defined space in which your vegetables and flowers can flourish without being overtaken by unruly grass. And while you might be familiar with the common string-and-spade method of edging your garden, a humble plank of wood makes for a super simple alternative, allowing you to achieve clean-cut edges for your garden without having to crawl around on your hands and knees, repeatedly adjusting a string....
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (12 oz) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1 cup thinly sliced poblano chiles 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix chicken 2/3 cup water 1 3/4 cups milk 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream...
BEST CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING- This creamy homemade cream cheese frosting is sweet, fluffy, and perfect to use when decorating! You are not going to believe how easy it is to make this frosting. It is so rich, smooth, and not overly sweet, the perfect homemade frosting. INGREDIENTS- With just 4 staple ingredients, you can have this creamy sweet frosting ready in no time! Cream Cheese– Since cream cheese is the main ingredient, we recommended that you use a good quality brand, we use Philadelphia cream cheese....
Ingredients 4 beef hot dogs 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 small onion, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips 4 slices uncooked bacon 4 flour tortillas (6 inch) 1/4 cup pickled sliced jalapeño chiles, drained Preparation Set oven control to broil. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place hot dogs on cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes or until hot....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 1 egg 1/2 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 1/3 cup miniature marshmallow 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg in medium bowl with spoon until dough forms. Press in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 inches. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or just until set....
