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Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) evaporated skim milk 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Fat Free Boston cream pie yogurt 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Fat Free red velvet yogurt 1 package (0.81 oz) thin chocolate crisps, crushed (from 4.86-oz box) Preparation Line 8x4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving edges hanging over sides of pan. Divide evaporated milk evenly between 2 small bowls. Stir Boston cream pie yogurt into one bowl; stir red velvet yogurt into remaining bowl....

Ingredients 4 small fish steaks, about 3/4 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds) Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Sprinkle both sides of fish steak with salt and pepper. Mix butter and lemon juice; set aside. Grill fish steak uncovered about 4 inches from medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with butter mixture....

Preparation Milk has long been considered a healthy staple in our diet. It’s rich in bone-strengthening calcium, energy-building protein, and a slew of other nutrients that boost our overall health. However, researchers are learning more and more about the not-so-beneficial effects commercially produced milk can have on the body, particularly on our hormones. The reason for concern? Cows, as well as chickens, are given hormones to help them grow, reduce the amount of feed they need, and ultimately increase profitability, explains Arianna Sholes-Douglas, an OB/GYN, the founder of Tula Wellness Center in Tucson, Arizona, and author of The Menopause Myth ($9....

Ingredients 5 medium beets, tops trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large carrots, peeled 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place 20x12-inch piece of heavy duty foil on work surface; place beets in center of foil, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Turn beets to coat in oil, then fold foil over beets, and tightly close foil to seal....

Ingredients 16 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 lb bulk pork sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce 2 containers (15 oz each) ricotta cheese 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves or Italian seasoning 1 egg 3 cups tomato pasta sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Preparation In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook lasagna noodles as directed on package....

We are so excited to see her but there is so much to do! I have to clean the house inside and out, and we have to finalize our family trip to Seattle, and I have to finish writing up my posts before she comes! Why such panic? Let’s say…she doesn’t think that it’s healthy to sit in front of the computer all night (working on the blog) and I also think I should spend as much time with her as I can....

Preparation I love “brown,” or old-wood, furniture, and have been collecting it ever since I started decorating my own homes quite a long time ago. I have found bureaus, tables, chairs, secretaries, and an occasional decorative piece at auctions, tag sales, reputable antiques dealers, and even online. When I bought Ox Ledge, the adjoining property to Skylands, last year, I was thrilled to discover a trove of it inside. (The former owners had died, and their heirs had no use for the furnishings....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons instant espresso or coffee crystals 2 teaspoons hot water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, grated (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 ounces semisweet baking chocolate 1/2 teaspoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Dissolve coffee crystals in hot water....

If you are a frequent visitor to Japan, you probably have heard of or tasted this Japanese chocolate called Nama Chocolate (生チョコレート). You can’t really avoid it at the airport gift shops. They come in fancy packaging that makes them a popular gift item to bring home from Japan. Nama Chocolate is rich, smooth, and moist, with a silky texture that literally melts in your mouth. Good news is you don’t have to fly to Japan to enjoy the luxurious sweet....

Ingredients 1 untreated cedar plank, 12x6 inches 1 salmon fillet, about 1 inch thick (1 lb) 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 jar (3 1/2 oz) small capers, drained 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard 2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 32 slices cocktail rye bread...

The Japanese New Year celebration was over a few months ago. If you still have leftover rice cakes in your pantry or freezer and you’re not sure what to do with them, here’s a great solution. I’ll show you a quick and easy homemade rice cracker recipe. If you are an all-year-round mochi eater like me, don’t forget to check out my favorite mochi recipes at the end of this post!...

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 lb small new potatoes, quartered 1 package (14 oz) kielbasa sausage, cut in 1/2-inch slices 1 lb uncooked deveined peeled extra-large shrimp, with tails left on 1 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic corn kernels (from 10-oz bag) 1 lemon, thinly sliced Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning....

Ingredients 3 cups fat-free (skim) milk 2 boxes (4-serving size each) French vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 4 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed 48 reduced-fat vanilla wafer cookies 6 small bananas, sliced Additional banana slices for garnish, if desired Preparation In large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed; beat in yogurt....

Savory and versatile, Teriyaki Sauce (照り焼きのたれ) is now the mainstay seasoning outside of Japan. Many of you have asked me if you could make your own homemade teriyaki sauce without having to get the store-bought stuff. I am happy that you asked because most Japanese home cooks actually make our own sauce at home. The best part about homemade teriyaki sauce? It takes only 4 simple ingredients, and you’ll get the most delicious sauce that goes well with everything!...

Preparation The crafts room houses our crafts team’s impressive selection of tools and materials, all organized into a system of carefully labeled storage bins. Some of our favorite and most frequently rummaged bins are those containing our ribbon collection. We use ribbon in so many of our projects, whether we’re tying bows on holiday gifts or adding the finishing touch to a Halloween costume. With so many ribbons types to choose from, it may be difficult to decide which is best for the project at hand....

In Japan, we say “Fall is the season for big appetites”. Isn’t that so true? As the days get cooler, we find ourselves spending more time in the kitchen, slowly cooking our favorite comfort foods. I love cooking up hearty Japanese dishes in the fall with ingredients like rice, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, daikon, and chestnuts. This season brings an amazing array of foods to enjoy in Japan. Seafood such as salmon, mackerel, and oysters are at their freshest....

Ingredients 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs (1 1/4 lb), skin removed 1 package (6 oz) original-flavor long-grain and wild rice mix 2 cups 1 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 3/4-inch slices 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup) 2 cups water 1/2 cup garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb russet potatoes (about 5 medium) 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ Chicken Broth (4 cups) 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups shredded medium Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 6 tablespoons sour cream 6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ vanilla cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) banana cream instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium) 45 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (2 cups) 6 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 15 vanilla wafer cookies, coarsely crushed (2/3 cup) 24 dried banana chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons bourbon 1/8 slice cold baked pecan pie, cut into chunks (from 9-inch pie) Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Toasted pecan halves or chopped pecans, if desired Preparation In blender, place ice cream, milk and brandy. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add pie chunks; cover and blend until smooth, stopping blender to scrape down sides if necessary....