Ingredients 6 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups sunflower nuts 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds 1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup water 1 bag (7 oz) dried mixed fruit, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. In very large bowl, mix oats, sunflower nuts, almonds, flour, brown sugar and salt. In small bowl, beat oil, honey and water with wire whisk until well blended....
Preparation In Japanese legend, cranes are thought to mate for life-and to live 1,000 years-making them a powerful symbol of fidelity. Traditionally, the father of the bride gives sen bazaar, 1,000 origami cranes, to use as wedding décor. The lucky birds make a gorgeous ceremony marker on tree limbs, or you could also turn a smaller group into place cards, with the guest’s name on one wing and the table assignment on the other....
With all the different fruits and veggie combinations you can mix together to make healthy smoothie recipes, the options are simply endless! For me, I was able to reduce my consumption of coffee and tea and quit snacking during the day, and replaced them with healthy smoothies instead. I feel great when I enjoy my healthy smoothies as my snack and stopped feeling guilty like before. So I thought of sharing a quick guide on how to make smoothies, and hope you’ll also enjoy this easy and healthy snack....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons red or amber jalapeño pepper jelly 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired 1 (1-lb.) slice fully cooked center-cut ham slice (1/2 inch thick) Preparation Heat grill. Place jelly in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Add cilantro; stir to mix well. Pat ham dry with paper towel. When ready to grill, place ham slice on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals....
Ingredients 16 uncooked manicotti pasta shells 1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves 1 egg 1 container (15 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 3 cups Alfredo pasta sauce (from two 16-oz jars)...
Growing up, I went to Osaka multiple times a year to visit my grandparents from Yokohama riding the Shinkansen. The train always stops by Nagoya so I’ve seen the city at least 100 times, but I’d never visited the city until this past summer. As I had never been to Nagoya, I didn’t know what to expect. However, our family ended up with two very fun days and I highly recommend visiting Nagoya if you have children....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 butternut squash (2 lb), peeled, cubed 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed Preparation In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion and remaining ingredients except cream cheese....
Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Chili Seasoning Mix 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) hominy or Posole, drained Sour cream, if desired Cilantro, if desired Preparation Place chicken in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; pour over chicken....
Ingredients 3 pounds beef boneless chuck roast, trimmed of fat 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 4 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1 cup yogurt 1/2 small cucumber, peeled, cored and finely chopped (1/3 cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Cut beef into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 6 pork loin or rib chops, 1/2 inch thick 6 medium red potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), cut into eighths 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 2 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon diced pimientos (from 2-oz jar)...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 bags (6 oz each) fresh baby spinach leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium) Additional grated lemon peel, if desired...
Preparation Everyone wants to age gracefully—and we know how to do it. Follow along with Live Well for beauty tips, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes to make as the years go by. Together, they’ll make aging simple, which gives you more time to embrace each moment. If you have varicose veins in your legs, you know that the condition can cause both physical and emotional pain. But there’s good news—there are steps you can take to better manage your varicose veins, support your legs as you age, and increase your overall health....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 48 Rolo® chewy caramels in milk chocolate, unwrapped 48 pecan halves 15 caramels, unwrapped (from 11-oz package) 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter, egg and flour with spoon until soft dough forms....
Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes (8 to 10 oz each) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 4 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips...
Preparation After you emerge from the afterglow of getting engaged, the first question that might pop into your head is how to share the exciting news with loved ones. We suggest telling the people in your inner circle face-to-face—or at least over FaceTime, if your partner proposed on a trip (chances are, they’re waiting for your call!). After you fill those VIPs in, you can turn your attention to the masses....
Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup apricot brandy or apricot nectar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 6 eggs 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan with shortening; lightly flour....
Preparation Investing in a portable space heater may seem like a cheap and easy way to warm up a chilly room or cut down your heating bill come winter, but they also come with a bad reputation. “Yes, they can be extremely dangerous,” says Chief John Murray of the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, New York. “Over the years I have seen—just from a space heater used improperly—fires and injuries and fatalities....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 cups milk 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (1 medium) 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips 3 firm medium bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 3 cups) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup real maple syrup Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts 1/3 cup chopped sliced almonds 1/3 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cup chocolate candy sprinkles 1/3 cup colored candy sprinkles Preparation Grease large shallow pan or platter with butter. In 4-quart nonstick heavy saucepan, heat condensed milk, cocoa and 2 tablespoons butter to boiling, stirring constantly with wooden spoon....
Our family took a trip to Utah and Arizona during children’s spring break to visit the National Parks and other nearby wonders. It’s been a dream of Nami’s to visit Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park for a long time. In case you’re not aware, Nami’s dream job when she first came to the US was to be US National Park ranger. You can read about it in our Yosemite National Park Travel Guide post....
