by Megan Rosten
View all of her recipes on her blog
18 1/2 oz. box chocolate cake mix
8 oz. package cream cheese (I use reduced-fat)
1 egg
1/3 c. sugar
pinch of salt
6 oz. chocolate chips (mini work the best) (more…)
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Self-Filled Cupcakes
Wasabi and Panko-Crusted Pork with Gingered Soy Sauce
By Megan Rosten
View all of her recipes at: diaryofarecipeaddict.blogspot.com
2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 large egg white, lightly beaten ( I used an entire egg)
4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 teaspoon peanut oil (I had to use more to get them nicely browned a couple Tbsp, I believe)
Cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon salt (I like kosher)
1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)–I subbed with regular ground ginger
1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons sake or dry sherry
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (more…)
Noodles
Satisfying, Healthy and Economical
by Pam Vukelic
It’s time for the heavy soups of winter to give way to lighter fare. Noodles, the most popular food in Southeast Asia, and especially popular in Japan, offer a base with endless possibilities.
Serve them warm or chilled with a few vegetables, a little protein and a crispy garnish on top. Bind all the ingredients together with a sauce. Many bottled sauces have wonderful flavor and, of course, you cannot beat the convenience. Eaten with chopsticks from a deep noodle bowl, they are satisfying, healthy and economical. (more…)
Spring Cleaning Tips
by Tina Ding
Ever dread walking through your kitchen or laundry room? Have you misplaced bills or other important paperwork?
Junk distracts the best of us. Piles of mail or overfilled closets seem insurmountable. After de-cluttering and purging, daily housekeeping becomes manageable. Whether approaching a serious project or simply spring cleaning, ensure you make it through your entire space. Remember the time it takes to mound extra things; be prepared to set aside marathon-like chunks of time to really sort through the stuff. (more…)
Sour Cream Apple Squares
from Mikey Hoeven
2 cups flour
¼ tsp. salt
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
1 egg
1-2 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups finely chopped peeled apples
1 tsp. baking soda (more…)
