Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in butterscotch chips and white vanilla baking chips. Using floured fingers, evenly press dough in pan....
Ingredients 4 cups sugar 1 1/3 cups milk or half-and-half 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate or 2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired Preparation Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with butter. In 3-quart saucepan, cook sugar, milk, corn syrup, salt and chocolate over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved....
Ingredients Drippings from roasted turkey 3 cups liquid (turkey juices, canned chicken broth or water) 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Browning sauce, if desired 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper Preparation After removing turkey from roasting pan, pour drippings (turkey juices and fat) into bowl or glass measuring cup, leaving brown bits in pan. Let drippings stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim 6 tablespoons fat from top of drippings and return to pan; discard any remaining fat....
Preparation We’re ready to let you in on a little secret: The perfect bar of soap is waiting to be yours—all you have to do is make it. Today, homemade soaps can be crafted with the natural, skin-nourishing ingredients your skin needs and deserves. A good cleanser is fundamental to a healthy skin care routine, whether your preference is a heavy-duty oil, a mild soothing cream, or an exfoliating scrub. But with the many options out there on the market, you may be doing yourself a disservice by overlooking the humble bar of soap....
Preparation Not only can a coat of new paint take any room from dated to modern in a flash, but it can also help set the tone for every space in your home. As a place where friends and family gather to enjoy a tasty meal, choosing the right paint color for your dining room paint color is essential in setting the right tone for this space. But with an entire color wheel of possibilities, deciding on one color can feel overwhelming....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 3 cups eggnog 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 3 eggs 2 tablespoons dark rum 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Spread sugar evenly over bottom of 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns light caramel color. Carefully add water, stirring until blended. Pour into ungreased 9-inch round cake pan. Tilt pan to evenly coat bottom; set aside to harden, about 30 minutes....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans 1/4 cup slivered almonds 6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation Remove ends of beans. Leave beans whole, or cut into 1-inch pieces. Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place green beans in steamer basket....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 (6 to 8-oz.) bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick) 1 small butternut squash (about 2 lb.), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges...
Preparation In the whirlwind of wedding planning, it’s important not to overlook a key part of your budget: the tips you allocate to your vendors. It’s a task that often crops up in the days ahead of the wedding, when it’s time to break out the white envelopes. Doing so late-minute, however, can be daunting, since deciphering who gets what, how much, and when can feel like a frenzy. The good news is navigating this process is easier than you think—and, under seasoned wedding planners’ tutelage, we’re here to help you navigate the etiquette of tipping everyone from your photographer (and second shooter!...
Preparation You spent all summer (safely) soaking up the sun, but now it’s time to slip into your wedding dress or bridesmaids’ gown and all you can see are those tan lines staring back at you. While the best course of action is to wear a swimsuit with a neckline and straps that match your big-day attire, it’s not always possible. To help you even out your skintone in time for your walk down the aisle, we’re sharing our best tips and tricks for minimizing and hiding tan lines before the big day....
One of my cooking dreams was to make baby back ribs at home. I’m not a big meat eater, and on a daily basis, I eat more vegetables than meat. However, I have a soft spot for Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) and fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs smothered with a sweet-savory delicious sauce, which I discovered when I came to America. Since our good friend John makes killer smoked baby back ribs, Mr....
What are Korean Sweet Potato Glass Noodles? Korean Sweet Potato Noodles, Korean glass noodles or dangmyeon (당면), are made from sweet potato starch and water. Since they do not contain wheat, these noodles are a great option for those on a gluten-free diet. It’s sold dried and in bundles. In Korean cuisine, these greyish clear noodles make stir-fried noodles like Japchae, noodles like beef short rib soups, hot pots, and noodle salads....
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz) 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion or 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 2 tablespoons Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese...
Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting Betty Crocker™ red gel food color Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors rainbow mix or nonpareil decors Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray....
Preparation “Festival” cocktail napkins in colors of your choiceDritz Stitch Witchery heavy-duty tapeIronCotton battingMagna-Tac 809 glueRibbonNeedle and thread (optional) Apply a line of Dritz’s Stitch Witchery to three sides of one napkin, stack another on top, and iron to fuse those sides together. Add cotton batting, seal the last side, and craft-glue a ribbon to the center for securing rings. Feeling ambitious (but not too)? Grab a needle and some contrasting thread and make a simple stitch in the existing window-panel hem, as on the black rendition shown here....
Ingredients 3 1/2 to 4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or Better for Bread™ flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 packages regular or quick active dry yeast 1 cup very warm milk (120°F to 130°F) 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 3/4 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4...
Ingredients 5 medium pears, cored and diced (6 cups) 1 medium orange, seeded and chopped 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Mix pears, orange and sugar in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat setting 2 hours. Stir mixture. Cook uncovered on high heat setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until very thick. Stir in cherries and walnuts....
Ingredients 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal 3 cups 1/2-inch cubes butternut squash 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 oz lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed 3/4 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 cup firmly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves 1 cup reduced-fat Parmesan Alfredo pasta sauce (from 1-lb jar)...
Ingredients 3/4 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup rum 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1/2 to 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup packed brown sugar Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat raisins and rum to simmering over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 lb boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ Crunchy Taco Shells (12 Count) 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz) 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce 3/4 cup chopped tomato 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup Old El Paso™ salsa Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
