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If you like comfort food, try our Creamy Chicken Casserole and the Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. CHICKEN POT PIE WITH BISCUITS- There is nothing better than the taste of hearty and warm chicken pot pie for dinner! Whether you make the classic chicken pot pie with pie crust, or this chicken pot pie filling with flakey and buttery biscuits, you cannot go wrong. Shredded chicken and loads of veggies in a thick and creamy sauce, topped with homemade biscuits, and then baked to perfection!...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 cups Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups shredded carrots (5 medium) 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, drained (1/2 cup) 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, finely chopped 1/2 cup coconut 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4...

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Cookie Mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix package 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter (do not use margarine) 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; lightly spray foil with cooking spray....

Last summer we had an opportunity to visit one of the restaurants with most sought-after reservations in Tokyo, Michelin-two-star Den by chef Zaiyu Hasegawa. You can read more about our dining experience on this blog post. At the restaurant, we purchased his cookbook“DEN – The Evolving Tokyo-Japanese Cuisine” and today I’m giving away one to a lucky winner. “DEN – The Evolving Tokyo-Japanese Cuisine” cookbook features many of his signature dishes, including his Foie Gras Monaka (wafer sandwich), Den Garden Salad, classic Dentucky Fried Chicken, and Donabe-Gohan (clay pot-cooked rice)....

Ingredients 1 lb lean hamburger 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles 2 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth 1/2 lb ziti noodles (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Optional toppings: tomatoes, avocados, sour cream, cilantro, olives, green onions Preparation Cook the hamburger in a large skillet over medium heat until browned....

When I ask people what’s their favorite sushi, the answers I often get are some types of sushi rolls, like Dragon Roll, California Roll, or Spicy Tuna Roll. In Japan, sushi usually implies the traditional style “nigiri sushi”, which consists of raw fish on top of the rice pillow. However, when we say sushi roll, it’s typically referring to Futomaki (太巻き) – a thick and fat sushi roll with colorful fillings....

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Decorator sugar crystals, if desired 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips, melted, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 5- to 6-lb bone-in whole turkey breast, thawed if frozen 1/4 cup honey-mustard dressing Preparation If using charcoal grill, place drip pan with 1/2 inch water directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox. Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat. In small bowl, mix basil, rosemary, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix Ingredients called for on cookie mix pouch 4 tablespoons colored sugar 36 Hershey's Kisses Brand chocolates, (any variety) unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, make dough as directed on pouch for drop cookies. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls; roll in colored sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown....

Preparation Getting family and friends to let you know if they’re coming to the wedding can be frustrating. This is what often happens: You’ll get a flurry of responses right after people receive their invitation (thank you!), then a few will straggle in for the next few weeks. Expect a bunch of replies close to the deadline. And then there are those who never respond—you’ll have to go after them. To make sure you give guests enough time to RSVP (but not too much that they forget), check out the guide below to figure out how much time you should really give your potential attendees to get their responses in....

Preparation You and your groom have chosen to have an Irish handfasting ceremony as part of your big day! Now that the decision has been made, the following questions arises: What cords should we use? And where do we get them? Here, we break down the most important part of this special unity ceremony. When this ceremony originated around 2000 BC, couples used braided rope or specially dyed ribbon to complete their handfasting....

Preparation As the seasons change, particularly to the colder seasons, the perfect activities include drinking warm cups of Spiced Apple Cider or Hot Chocolate and taking in the beauty of the outdoors. Another seasonal idea is gathering around a fire in your fireplace. You can get a cozy—and colorful—fire started using homemade waxed pinecones with this easy how-to. The coolest part? You can customize the color of your flame depending on the type of salt you use....

Preparation To minimize dirt and grime on the inside cabinets (and protect dishes and glassware), always line shelves and drawers: easily replaced parchment paper for the cabinet under the sink, for example, and vinyl board cover liners (made of a resilient rubbery substance) in the knife drawer to help keep the knives from sliding. Here are other liners and their uses: TYPES OF SHELF AND DRAWER LINERS Adhesive: The traditional inexpensive adhesive plastic shelf liner is difficult to handle and remove....

Preparation Not all hydrangeas were created equal. While some can grow big, bushy blooms without ever flopping over, others require stakes in order to stand tall. “The best way to tell if your hydrangea is a candidate for staking is to look at it after a heavy rain,” says Amy Enfield, a horticulturist at ScottsMiracle-Gro. “Large flowers and heavy rain can make for floppy hydrangeas. So, if the flowers cause the stems to bend to the ground under the weight of the rain, it’s a good idea to stake your plants....

A warm cup of Matcha Latte (抹茶ラテ) was one of my guilty pleasures back in the day when I was working in the office. I used to swing by Starbucks in the afternoon to get their matcha latte with just one pump of syrup. I soon realized that making a matcha latte at home is really easy (you don’t need any fancy barista skills or equipment) and costs only a fraction of the latte price from the big coffee chains....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Roll pie crust into 13-inch round. Fold into fourths and place in 10- or 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom; unfold and press against bottom and side of pan....

Ingredients Toothpicks 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes 3 1/2 containers (12 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Black or dark grey gel food color Heavy cardboard or cutting board covered with colored paper and waxed paper, or tray (21x14 inches) 2 blue candy-coated peanut butter chocolate candies 1 small round chocolate-covered creamy mint...

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Spoon mixture onto piece of cooking parchment paper. Roll to create log shape. Twist ends of paper to seal. Refrigerate log until firm, about 3 hours. Slice into “coins” to serve....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (9 oz) 1 lb bulk Italian sausage 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup water 4 oz sliced Canadian bacon, cut into fourths 1 jar or can (14 or 15 oz) pizza sauce 1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 3/4 cup shredded pizza cheese blend (3 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ red gel food color 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 24 Golden Oreo sandwich cookies 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on box for cakelike brownies 1 cup red and green M&M’s® milk chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 325°F....