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Preparation Stock pots, soup pots, Dutch ovens, saucepans, and skillets: If you have these in your kitchen, you also have their corresponding lids. And sometimes it seems like that stack of lids is doing nothing more than cluttering up your space. Some recipes tell you when to put a lid on a pan and others are mysteriously silent on the matter. By following a few simple guidelines you can hone your cook’s instincts and stop puzzling over the question of when to put a lid on it....

Ingredients 1 whole goose, 8 to 10 pounds, thawed if frozen 2 cups water 1 small onion, sliced 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 cups soft bread crumbs (9 slices) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 medium tart apples, chopped (3 cups)...

Ingredients 8 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 round focaccia bread (12 inches in diameter) 30 thin slices cooked roast beef (20 ounces) 6 slices (1 1/2 ounces each) mozzarella cheese 12 slices tomato Red onion rings, if desired Fresh basil leaves, if desired...

Preparation Intricate desserts are a Martha specialty, and this week on “Martha Bakes,” she’s got a doozy for you: the Greek classic baklava in a striking star shape. The diamond pattern is actually much easier to create than it looks-the trick is to use a very sharp knife and work with one section of the baklava at a time. Then all you have to do is make strategic cuts (no need to brush up on your high school geometry, we promise!...

National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo There are many museums in Ueno Park and one of the popular ones with both children and adults is the National Museum of Nature and Science. Our son loves science and he had a really great time learning during our visit there. If your children love science and creatures, you can easily spend half a day in this museum. The museum is free for anyone under 18 and over 65 years old....

Preparation It’s safe to say that the father of the bride has a very important job during the wedding ceremony, as he’s often the person that walks the bride down the aisle. “Etiquette wise, the father of the bride typically separates the bride from the person whom he is giving her away to,” says Beth Helmstetter of Beth Helmstetter Events. So, what side does that mean he should stand on? If you aren’t sure, we’re here to help....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/4 cups Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk 3 cups fresh blueberries Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Pour melted butter into 8 or 9-inch square baking dish. In medium bowl, whisk together Bisquick™ mix, sugar, and milk; pour over melted butter. Sprinkle blueberries evenly over Bisquick™ batter. Bake 42 to 47 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm....

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Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs, beaten 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat. In large bowl, beat all ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until well combined (batter will be very thick). Using 1-inch cookie scoop, drop dough about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups very warm milk Ground nutmeg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Heat 1/2 cup sugar in heavy 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and golden brown. Divide sugar syrup among six 6-ounce custard cups; tilt cups to coat bottoms. Allow syrup to harden in cups about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 eggs 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Salt and pepper, if desired Preparation Beat eggs in small bowl with fork or wire whisk until yolks and whites are well mixed. Heat butter in 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat until butter is hot and sizzling. As butter melts, tilt skillet to coat bottom with butter. Quickly pour eggs into skillet. While rapidly sliding skillet back and forth over heat, quickly stir eggs with a fork to spread them continuously over the bottom of the skillet as they thicken....

Ingredients 9 cups Corn Chex™, Rice Chex™ or Wheat Chex™ cereal (or combination) 2 cups bite-size pretzel twists 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, pretzels and crackers. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni 4 eggs, slightly beaten 4 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (20 oz) 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 8 oz ground sausage 1 medium onion, diced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup water 1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. Cook ground sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove with slotted spoon onto paper towel to drain. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 cup water 1 tub (15.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Coconut Pecan Frosting Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir together butter and egg. Stir in cookie mix, cocoa and water until soft dough forms. Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart....

Of all the types of fish we eat in Japan, Hamachi (魬, はまち, ハマチ) is a favorite among home cooks and professional chefs alike. If you go to a Japanese sushi restaurant, you will most likely find Negihama Maki, or Yellowtail Scallion Roll, offered as a type of maki sushi. Yellowtail is another name for Hamachi. This is a fish I always have on hand (fresh or frozen) because it takes no time to prepare (20 minutes), and I can make miso soup or quick side dishes at the same time....

Why We Need to Clean Clams Live clams filter out sand and saltwater out of their systems when they breathe. Clams that you caught at the beach definitely need to be purged, but how about ones you get from the supermarket? You may think the clams at the store are ready to be cooked, and some packages may say “cleaned”. However, the clams haven’t thoroughly purge sand yet. Besides sand, clams emit poop, dirt, and saltwater constantly as they are alive!...

This is my quick method. Slice carrot. Cut out the carrot slices into plum flower shape. Cut out the “V” shape. Right side and left side. Repeat this process for the opposite side and done! Mince the leftover carrot and use it for cooking Spaghetti Meat Sauce or Fried Rice. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup water 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 drops yellow food color, if desired Preparation In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute longer; remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon peel until butter is melted....

Ingredients 1 cup hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemongrass 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot 2 teaspoons macadamia nut or canola oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons coconut or canola oil 2 stalks lemongrass, very finely chopped 2 large mild red chiles, seeds removed, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely grated gingerroot 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, finely chopped, or 1 lb ground chicken breast 2...