Since I love steamed rice, I always look for tasty small side dishes that can round up the meal. We call these small dishes “Gohan no Okazu” (ご飯のおかず), meaning a side dish to accompany rice. They bring substance and so much more satisfaction to a plain bowl of rice. A delicious example is this humble yet versatile Miso Meat Sauce (Niku Miso 肉味噌). What is Miso Meat Sauce and How to Make It?...
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 3 cups total of Trix™, Lucky Charms™, Cinnamon Toast Crunch™, Honey Nut Cheerios™, Cocoa Puffs™ and/or Corn Chex™ cereal (including cereal crumbs) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in cereal. Drop and shape dough by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet....
Ingredients 6 medium apples 6 wooden skewers 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, chopped candy or chopped peanuts, if desired Preparation Wash apples and dry thoroughly. Insert a wooden skewer in stem end of each apple. Spray plate with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, milk and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, to 230°F on candy thermometer or until a few drops of syrup dropped into cup of cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water....
Ingredients 3 1/2 to 4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or Better for Bread™ flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 packages regular or quick active dry yeast 1 cup very warm milk, (120°F to 130°F ) 1/3 cup stick margarine, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons stick margarine, softened 1/2 cup chopped pecans or raisins, if desired 1/4 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon...
Ingredients 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 packages regular active dry yeast 1 cup water 1/3 cup butter or margarine 4 whole eggs 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water Poppy seed Preparation Grease large bowl and large cookie sheet with shortening; set aside. In another large bowl, stir 2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast until well mixed....
Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup pizza sauce Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Grease cookie sheet. Mix Bisquick, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and water until dough forms. Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick; gently roll in Bisquick to coat. Knead 10 times....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained, chopped 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups Romano cheese croutons (from 5-oz bag), coarsely crushed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe chocolate cake mix 3/4 cup chocolate milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 package (4-serving size) chocolate fudge instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons water Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....
Preparation For couples who have never planned a wedding-or worked in a bakery-few elements inspire the same amount of sticker shock as the wedding cake. With the average wedding cake ringing up at $4.50-$6.50 per slice, according to Orlando-based baker Danielle Cribb of Sugar Sugar Cake Boutique, the cost of serving an elaborately decorated dessert can quickly skyrocket. One popular way to keep those costs down is for the newlyweds to cut a small decorated cake while offering a pretty dessert table with lower-priced sheet cake for the rest of the guests....
Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/3 cup butter, softened 6 oz gluten-free cream cheese, softened 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract...
Ingredients 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (8 oz each), peeled, cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 8- or 9-inch square glass baking dish, place sweet potatoes and water. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 4 to 6 minutes or just until tender; drain....
Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 cup roasted salted peanuts 1 cup waffle pretzels 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons Huy Fong Sriracha sauce 2 tablespoons honey 3 cups popped popcorn Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, peanuts and pretzels; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until melted. Stir in Sriracha sauce and honey. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated....
Preparation Some people say that how you spend New Year’s Eve sets the tone for the rest of the year. Although we’re not the superstitious type, if that means the upcoming year will be full of Champagne, we’re all for it! And while a glass of bubbly on its own is all well and good, we also love the idea of the customizing your holiday sip with a little something special....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Vegetable oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup M&M’s® milk chocolate candies 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped cocktail peanuts 3/4 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 1 tablespoon M&M’s® milk chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 325°F....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped pecans 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat....
Ingredients 3 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup cut-up fresh asparagus spears (about 4 oz) 1 can (6 to 7 oz) red or pink salmon, drained, flaked 1/2 cup shredded dill-Havarti cheese (2 oz) Preparation In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper until well blended. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add asparagus; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar 5 cups sweetened fresh or frozen fruit (such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and/or sliced peeled peaches) Preparation Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 350°F. (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 eggs 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped cooked shrimp 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 24 miniature (1 3/4x1 inch) muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat Bisquick mix, milk, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and eggs with spoon until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients....
Ingredients 2 packages (3 oz each) chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix 1 lb boneless pork shoulder roast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 3 cups water 1 cup halved fresh snow pea pods (about 4 oz) 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Reserve noodles from soup mixes. In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine pork and contents of seasoning packets from noodle soup mixes; mix well....
Ingredients 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 2 packages (1 oz each) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 1 boneless pork shoulder (3 to 4 lb) 6 cups hot cooked white rice Shredded Colby-Jack cheese, sour cream and lime wedges...
