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Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy rainbow chip frosting Preparation Grease 8-inch square pan. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Do not overheat; it’s okay if a few lumps remain. Keep stirring, and they should melt completely. In another microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until melted....

Ingredients 4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen raspberries, thawed and undrained 1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale, chilled Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook raspberries over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently; cool slightly. Push through strainer with large spoon to remove seeds. Refrigerate raspberry juice at least 2 hours. In punch bowl or large pitcher, mix raspberry juice and lemonade concentrate. Stir in ginger ale....

Ingredients 2 rutabagas (about 1 lb), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 large carrots (about 3/4 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced, slices cut in half 1/4 cup whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 5 slices thick-sliced bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (1/3 cup) Fresh rosemary sprig, if desired Preparation In 3-quart Dutch oven, place rutabagas, carrots and enough water to cover; add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt....

What’s your favorite comfort dish that comes to mind when the weather is cold outside? Growing up in Japan, one of those dishes for me was Seafood Doria (シーフードドリア). What is Doria? Some of you may not have heard of Doria before. Doria (ドリア) is a Japanese rice gratin dish with various ingredients on top. It’s one of the signature Yoshoku (洋食, western-influenced Japanese dish) menus along with Hambagu, Omurice, and Napolitan spaghetti....

Ingredients 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons thick teriyaki sauce 2 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 cups matchstick carrots (from 10-oz package) 6 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated (about 1/2 cup) 2 packages (10 oz each) frozen cooked long-grain white rice, heated as directed on packages (about 4 cups cooked rice) 1/2 cup Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen peas, thawed...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 4 medium onions (about 1 1/2 lb), sliced (8 cups) 1 carton (32 oz) reduced-sodium beef broth (4 cups) 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 dried bay leaf 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 8 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette French bread 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Preparation In 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons honey 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Additional granulated sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter and vegetable oil spread with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, sliced 2-pound beef boneless arm roast, trimmed of fat 1 can (16 ounces) baked beans 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño chili 12 onion kaiser rolls, split 1 1/2 cups prepared coleslaw Preparation Place onions in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add beef. Top with baked beans and barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours. Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board....

Preparation The spring weather may still be a little temperamental, but it’s worth braving for a backyard party—and that’s true even if you’re gathering with just your immediate family or your quarantine pod. After a long winter cooped up inside, nothing feels more satisfying (and fun!) than an alfresco afternoon among loved ones. Think lawn games, tasty drinks, delicious seasonal food and a select number of guests lounging about soaking in the long-awaited sun....

Tokyo National Museum 東京国立博物館 Japan has four national museums and Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and houses the largest collection of art (the rest of the national museums are in Nara, Kyoto, and Daizafu). It’s ranked 6th in the world based gallery space and holds an impressive collection of Japanese National Treasures and items of significant cultural importance. There are more than six buildings that makeup Tokyo National Museum, including Toyokan (東洋館), Honkan (本館), and Hyokeikan (表慶館)....

Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 box (4-serving size) wild strawberry-flavored gelatin 2/3 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy strawberry or creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container) 3 cups Kix® cereal 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 9 fresh strawberries, sliced into fans Preparation In medium bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in yogurt until melted and smooth. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour 30 minutes or until thickened but not set....

Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 1 package regular active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F) 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese Preparation In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the yeast. Add warm water. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; let stand about 1 hour or until bubbly....

Although I’m far away from my home country Japan, I’m fortunate to live near 3 Japanese grocery stores 15 minutes away from our home in the San Francisco area. They carry fresh Japanese produces, dry Asian ingredients, thinly sliced meat, sashimi, and many other products that we can’t find in regular American grocery stores. In the same locale, I can also access to other Asian grocery stores that offer similar goods for Japanese and Asian cooking....

Preparation If the thought of putting together your own honeymoon seems daunting, there are plenty of services that can help. We put three to the test, asking each to create a four-night getaway
in San Francisco. Here’s how they did. Whom It’s Best For: Luxury-hotel fans who want help booking rooms and ideas on where to eat, shop, etc. How it Works: Just email bookings@passported.com, and an adviser will request dates, budget, and other details before recommending four- and five-star hotels....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups applesauce 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 tablespoons milk...

Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 2 boxes (4-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups milk 1 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup whiskey 8 eggs 2 cups chopped walnuts 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups whiskey 1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar (4 cups) 2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 (5x3-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dairy eggnog 1/2 cup half-and-half 3 egg yolks 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon rum flavor Ground nutmeg Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat eggnog and half-and-half over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks, cornstarch and rum extract with wire whisk. Stir a small amount of the hot eggnog mixture into egg mixture, then gradually stir egg mixture back into eggnog mixture in saucepan....

Preparation Whether you’re planning a low-key Mother’s Day brunch for your own mom, celebrating the mothers in your extended family, or putting together a morning meal for your partner’s first holiday, creating a custom table setting is one easy way to show the matriarchs in your life a little extra love. Ahead, event planner Allison Jackson of Pineapple Productions explains how to customize your tablescape to honor the women who mean the most to you....

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal 4 cups popped microwave popcorn 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, if desired 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts; set aside. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-oz bottle) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 12 pieces (1 1/2 inches each) fresh pineapple (2 cups) 4 tuna steaks (about 4 oz each) 4 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings 1/2 cup sesame oat bran sticks...