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Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 1/2-pound pork boneless shoulder roast (tied or in netting) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Preparation Place sweet potato slices in 5 to 6-quart slow cooker. Place pork on sweet potatoes. Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl; sprinkle over pork and potatoes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained 1 can (14 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained 1 package (10 ounces) couscous (1 1/2 cups) 1 can (6 ounces) pitted medium ripe olives, drained Preparation Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 4 teaspoons sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix 1 cup sugar, the oil, molasses and egg with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except 4 teaspoons sugar....

Ingredients 1 can (28 oz) baked beans 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (1/2 medium) 1/4 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon yellow mustard Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole, mix ingredients. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Related Video

Preparation One of the questions I’m asked most often at our fish market is “How should I store my fish?” The simplest answer is to keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook it later that day. Most of us though don’t have the luxury of daily shopping. When you need to shop ahead, here are some tips to keep your seafood in top-notch shape at home. TO STORE FISH OVERNIGHT OR FOR MULTIPLE DAYS:...

Preparation Balsamic vinegar was first imported commercially to the United States in 1978 by Williams-Sonoma. Soon thereafter, it was celebrated in fine restaurants and gourmet food shops, but it would be several years before it landed on supermarket shelves and in home kitchens. Now, four decades after its introduction in the U.S., balsamic vinegar is found in every grocery store and even at many fast-food drive-through windows. Even so, confusion remains about what balsamic vinegar is....

Uni (雲丹) [pronounced ‘oo-nee’] is the Japanese name for the edible parts of sea urchin. It comes in various colors, from pale yellow to vivid orange, and tastes like a salty and creamy umami bomb. In Japan, it’s eaten as gunkan maki (“battleship roll”), sashimi, or topped over seafood dishes. It’s an acquired taste, but its laborious harvest methods and global demand has reflected its high price point. Some connoisseurs call uni an aphrodisiac....

Winter Fancy Food Show is the largest trade show devoted exclusively to specialty foods and beverages on the West Coast. One of the largest international showing there was from Japan featuring various Japanese food products and ingredients. The Japan Pavilion featured wagyu beef, premium sake, Japanese condiments, and unique products like gluten free ramen from the exhibitors. Japan External Trading Organization (JETRO) kindly invited me to attend the Fancy Food Show this year and as well as the Preview Tasting event....

Ingredients 2/3 cup grape jelly 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large unpeeled red cooking apple, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 tablespoons water 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt jelly and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen cut asparagus 6 mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook asparagus as directed on package–except add mushrooms during last minute of cooking; drain. Stir remaining ingredients into asparagus and mushrooms. Related Video

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups cornmeal 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups, or grease bottoms only of muffin cups with shortening. In large bowl, stir all ingredients until blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake muffins 14 to 17 minutes or until golden brown....

If you like banana bread as much as we do, try our classic Banana Bread Recipe and the Zucchini Banana Bread. CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD- This recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream! Rich double chocolate banana bread with chocolate chips and peanut butter. The banana flavor isn’t overpowering but combined with chocolate and peanut butter, it truly is divine. INGREDIENTS- This chocolate banana bread requires a few basic pantry ingredients and some bananas and you are good to go!...

Ingredients 1 box (18 oz) Betty Crocker™ Premium Brownies Ultimate Fudge Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur 3 bars (3.5 oz each) dark chocolate with toffee bits and caramelized almonds candy, unwrapped, chopped 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 can (7 oz) whipped cream topping Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup apple butter 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 cup shredded peeled apple (about 1 medium) 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening. In large bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar, the oil and egg....

We love guac so much we even serve the salsa over baked salmon – so good. guacamole- This simple guacamole is truly the best guac using fresh ingredients! Chunky avocado pieces with tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, the perfect “spicy” factor from jalapenos and garlic, and fresh lime or lemon juice to finish the guac. The salsa is smooth but chunky and so addictive! It has the perfect amount of flavor in every bite....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 3/4 cup crisp rice cereal 1/2 cup flaked coconut Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients until soft dough forms. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet....

Preparation Known for its distinctive bell-shaped blossoms, campanula—better known as bellflower—is an herbaceous perennial that’s native to locations that include Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. The showy flower comes in many varieties, sizes, and colors—purple and blue are the hues you’re most likely to find it in, but white and pink shades are also available. Most campanula grows from late spring to late summer or early fall. Its bell-shaped blooms are the aptly named flower’s claim to fame....

Preparation Some fathers love the limelight, so when it comes time for these dads to pen their father of the bride speeches, the material comes spilling out. But others feel shy about the experience-and for good reason! On such an important day, in a room filled with important people, it’s easy to let emotion get the best of you. That’s why we caught up with Balraj Arunasalam, president of Toastmasters International, an organization that specializes in communication and leadership development....

Preparation Gerald McRaney just took home his first Emmy for his supporting role in the hit show This Is Us. When People caught up with the actor and his wife, Delta Burke, to discuss the honor, the couple shared stories from the start of their relationship. As it turns out, one of their first dates was at the Emmys, and even then their relationship was serious. “We had just gotten together,” Burke told People....