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Preparation Maids, matrons, or men of honor are a cherished nuptial tradition, giving brides the chance to celebrate the women or men they love and trust the most. But sometimes, choosing a single person to honor is challenging. What if you have two best friends or two close sisters? What if you want to tribute both a sibling and best friend? Turns out, the rules aren’t set in stone, and nothing’s stopping you from appointing more than one....

Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey (at least 93% lean) 3/4 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 egg, slightly beaten 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 12 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half 4 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened and cubed...

Helloween is just around the corner and I wanted to share at least one pumpkin recipe before the holiday. Pumpkins in Japan are called Kabocha (カボチャ) and it is one of the most celebrated flavors in the fall. Over here in the US, I’ve been seeing kabocha (or kabocha squash) being sold alongside with pumpkins and other squashes at some local grocery stores and farmers markets. Today I’m sharing a recipe for Instant Pot Kabocha Flan (かぼちゃプリン)....

I’m all for a quick soup meal that’s easy, healthy, and nourishing. This Japanese Glass Noodle Soup called Harusame Soup (春雨スープ) is a perfect recipe that will keep you belly warm and satisfied. It uses simple, everyday ingredients such as egg and tofu, as well as pantry ingredients like chicken broth/stock, dried cellophane noodles, and dried wakame seaweed. You can make the soup vegetarian-friendly with vegetable stock or kombu dashi....

If you’re a Korean food lover, japchae needs no introduction. With chewy glass noodles, thin silvers of colorful vegetables, julienned omelet, mushrooms, and meat all on one plate, this famous Korean noodle dish might just be the perfect food. This japchae recipe is the result of my YouTube collaboration with my good friend Seonkyoung Longest, who is a Korean-born celebrity chef. We’ll show you all the tips and tricks on how to make the best japchae at home....

Vegetables are a big part of a Japanese meal. They are always included in the main dish, or if not, as tasty little side dishes to round up the meal. We also eat a lot of salad that requires minimal effort, and that’s including homemade dressing too. Today I’m going to share a truly special salad – Mizuna Myoga Salad with Sesame Ponzu Dressing (水菜とミョウガのサラダ). Why You’ll Love Mizuna Myoga Salad I know, the unfamiliar Japanese name (again), but Mizuna is definitely getting more popular over the years and I see it....

The New Year is the biggest and most important holiday in Japan. Last year (2018) we had the opportunity to spend it at the popular Isawa Onsen (石和温泉) in Yamanashi Prefecture. Isawa Onsen is a hot spring destination near Tokyo and one of our family’s favorite getaway besides Hakone. Preparing for Traveling in Japan to Celebrate New Year If you plan on spending New Year in Japan, there are a few tips:...

Among all the Osaka specialties, Takoyaki (たこ焼き) and Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) are the most well-known. Today I’m sharing my favorite Okonomiyaki recipe with you so you can make this popular street food at home! What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is sometimes called “Japanese savory pancake” or “Japanese pizza”, but personally, I think it’s more like a dish between savory pancake and frittata. It’s made with flour, eggs, tempura scraps (tenkasu), cabbage, and pork belly slices and topped with a variety of condiments like okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, dried seaweed, and dried bonito flakes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 eggs 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup marinara sauce, heated Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Heat milk and butter to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in flour; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition....

Ingredients 1 (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Devil's Food Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water...

Ingredients 4 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)* 2 cups Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar...

Preparation Cozy home decor just got a whole lot cuter. Thanks to the latest design collaboration between the dreamy Rifle Paper Co. and the textile makers at Dallas-based Loloi Rugs, you can now adorn your abode with Anna Bond’s signature hand-painted prints in the form of plush pillows and rugs. And starting today, you can snag the entire line-which starts at just $30 for pillows and $50 for a 2'3"x3'9" rug-online at riflepaperco....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Neon pink liquid food color Neon purple liquid food color Tray or cardboard (15x12 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 24 pink pearlized small ball-shaped candy-coated chocolate candies 2 sticks pink rock candy, broken up into small pieces (1/4 cup)...

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 Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup chopped smoked salmon 2 tablespoons sliced green onions Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 24 mini-muffin cups with cooking spray. Beat Bisquick, milk, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and eggs with fork until blended; stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture into each muffin cup....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced red onions (2 medium) 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup white wine or apple juice 1/3 cup white wine vinegar or white vinegar 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 6 veal loin or rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (3 lb) Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, place onions and water....

Preparation Once you’ve selected a caterer for your wedding, it’s important to work together as you come up with the ideal menu for your cocktail hour and reception. One of the most important parts of this process is the wedding food tasting. What is a wedding food tasting? Simply put, it’s your opportunity to sample a selection of the caterer’s most popular options, or any dishes you’ve requested in order to consider them for your reception....

Preparation I consider myself a prolific home baker, turning out cookies, cakes, biscuits, muffins, quick breads, and more on the regular. Occasionally, I may bake a pie or tart. And recently, I’ve hopped on the sourdough train. Rarely do I let a few days pass without baking something from scratch. As a result, I try to keep my pantry stocked with everything I could ever need to bake at a moment’s notice....

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1/3 cup raspberry preserves or jam 3 eggs, separated 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup almond paste 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour...

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Preparation Our ceremony will be outdoors, but we don’t want to move the reception chairs outside. Can we simply have everyone stand? It depends on how long your ceremony will be. A secular ceremony can be as short as ten minutes or as drawn out as 40. While the former isn’t too long to expect people to stand, remember that guests will also be on their feet as they wait for the ceremony to begin....