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Preparation Sam Rockwell and Leslie Bibb have been going strong for over a decade, so it’s no wonder people turn to the couple for relationship advice. Luckily for all, the Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri star and the Iron Man actress share plenty of great pointers. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Rockwell revealed some secrets to their success. Despite their busy schedules, the stars make sure not to spend too much time apart....

Preparation The bride is clearly the star of the wedding, but the mothers of the bride and groom also have a big stake in the day, so it’s expected that they’ll want to look their very best, too. It’s been a tradition for decades for the MOB and MOG to have a friendly chat about their dresses, and for good reason: Unlike the other key players in a wedding, your moms generally get to choose their own attire....

Ingredients 6 small red potatoes (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), cut into fourths 4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups) 4 turkey thighs (about 2 pounds), skin removed 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons onion soup mix (dry) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/3 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) Preparation Place potatoes and carrots in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place turkey on vegetables....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 10 corn tortillas (6 inch) 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz) Paprika Chopped fresh cilantro Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain....

Ingredients 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups) 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium leeks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth or 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)...

We love to take our dog (Miso) with us when we travel around the Bay Area. After multiple trips to Carmel – an uber dog friendly destination – we decided to try somewhere new and take a family trip to Sonoma and Napa Valley wine country. It took a little extra research, but it was well worth our time to find dog-friendly places to visit and restaurants to dine at....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs 4 cups fresh strawberries, cut into quarters 1/2 cup red currant jelly, melted 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream Preparation Heat griddle to 375°F or 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right.) Grease griddle with vegetable oil if necessary....

As sushi becomes more popular than ever, many people think that it is a staple of Japanese home cooking. The fact is we don’t typically make sushi at home, especially when comes to nigiri or sushi rolls that require time and refined skills. We much prefer to enjoy them at a sushi restaurant. But we do make exceptions for the less fussy ones like Temaki Sushi (hand-rolled sushi). Growing up, Temaki Sushi was our favorite party meal....

Ingredients 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped (1 tablespoon) 2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken) 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients except chicken and cilantro....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 3/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped 3 cups crisp rice cereal 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup Fiber One™ original cereal 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 4 cups arugula 1 cup peeled grapefruit sections 4 oz crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup poppy seed dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, place cereal in food processor....

Preparation This year is all about earth colors. The 2017 Pantone Color of the Year is “Greenery,” a bright, bold plant-inspired hue, and now another earthy tone is shaping up to be a major trend in the coming months, as well. “Mushroom” is the warm, grayish taupe that’s taking over Pinterest, and it’s a fun and easy neutral hue to incorporate into your home decor. There are several variations of this color – you can go for a cooler tone like “Creamy Mushroom” from Behr or an option closer to beige, such as “Sautéed Mushroom” from Olympic....

Preparation Antique kugels come in an array of colors, which were often created by adding trace amounts of metals—iron, for example, to make green, or cobalt to make deep blue—to molten glass. Silver kugels are clear glass; their metallic appearance comes from mirrored interiors. Two- to four-inch balls are most common, but kugels can be found in myriad sizes and shapes, including grapes and eggs. Forms such as the gold mushroom and silver artichoke shown here are very rare....

Ingredients 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 2/3 cup uncooked barley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, undrained 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray....

Preparation Fall denotes beautiful rich-hued foliage and crisp, cool temperatures, but with this change in weather comes a change in your yard’s needs. “After a long summer of pets, kids, and searing heat, your lawn can be left looking battered and worn, which is why the fall is the perfect time to repair it,” says Brian Parker, senior live goods merchant at Home Depot. “The maintenance that you perform in the fall can help sustain your lawn’s ongoing health throughout the year....

Fresh bamboo shoots are only available for a short time between March and May. It can be a hassle to prep and parboil. But you can use packaged boiled bamboo shoots, which skip this step. Called Takenoko no Mizuni (たけのこの水煮) in Japanese, you can find whole, halved, or quartered bamboo shoots packed in water or vacuum sealed. To use, drain the water, cut, and add it to your cooking....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ kidney beans, undrained 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed tomato soup 1 soup can water 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, cook beef, onion and salt over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients....

Preparation Some etiquette rules were meant to fade away into oblivion, like the one about family members of the bride not hosting her bridal shower. That’s right: Every shower you’ve attended that was hosted by the mother of the bride actually broke with traditional etiquette—who knew? The concern with having a familial host was that, since the party is all about people bringing, or “showering,” the bride with gifts, it was considered tacky for her family to be asking for presents....

Ingredients 3 cups vodka (your choice) 15 to 20 miniature candy canes Chocolate-flavored syrup Crushed candy canes Ice 4 oz (1/2 cup) candy cane-infused vodka 2 oz (1/4 cup) peppermint schnapps Preparation To make infused vodka, pour vodka into airtight jar; add candy canes and seal jar. Let stand 10 to 12 hours to infuse the flavor, shaking periodically throughout the day. To decorate rim of glass, pour chocolate syrup on 1 plate; place crushed candy canes on second plate....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 lb) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium jalapeño chile, finely chopped 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 1 can (13.66 oz) unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut)...