Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 1 can (8 oz) or 1 package (7 oz) almond paste, crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 eggs 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 oz white chocolate baking bar, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup) 2 tablespoons shortening 1/4 cup sliced almonds...
Preparation Deciding who will help you shop for a wedding dress can be tricky, but your ultimate decisions should be based off of whose company you enjoy and whose opinions you respect. Some brides bring along just a couple of close friends while others are sure to have both their mom and future mother-in-law in tow. If you decide you’d like your soon-to-be MIL to be part of this important day, here are a few things to keep in mind when you ask her to join....
Ingredients 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 eggs, beaten 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate 1 teaspoon butter or margarine 1 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water 1 ounce white chocolate baking bar 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x1-inch tart pan with removable bottom with shortening. Wrap outside bottom and side of pan with foil to prevent leaking....
Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened 5 eggs 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube (bundt cake) pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour. (Do not use dark or nonstick pan....
Ingredients 1 lb chorizo sausage 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped yellow or white onion 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained, rinsed) 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild red enchilada sauce 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 2 teaspoons olive oil 8 eggs 3 tablespoons milk Salt and pepper, to taste...
Ingredients 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package) 1 container (8 oz) whipped cream cheese spread 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt Pita chips Pretzels Cut-up celery Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan or baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix dip ingredients; spread in pan....
Preparation The place you do most of your washing up—your kitchen sink—sees a lot of dirt and grime. And over time, all of that gunk can build up on its surface. Fortunately, giving your sink a deep clean is a fairly easy process. Two experts share their tips for making your sink sparkle again, based on the material its made of. If you have a stainless steel sink, your biggest concern should be scratching it during the cleaning process, says Trisha Lake, the owner and CEO of TLC Cleaning....
Preparation Once used freely to knock out pesky clothing moths, pungent mothballs come with their own set of issues—namely, they’re made with one of two toxic pesticides (naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene). “These chemicals work by transforming from solids into odorous vapors,” says Kari Warberg Block, founder of EarthKind, a company that makes plant-based bug deterrents. When repeatedly inhaled, they can trigger headaches, nausea, dizziness, and even anemia. (If you have an active infestation or want to take measures to prevent one, follow our guide to moth-proofing your home sans mothballs....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 medium fresh peaches, sliced (2 cups) 2 medium green cooking apples, peeled and thinly sliced (2 cups) 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Preparation In medium bowl, mix 2 cups flour and the salt....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 egg 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 containers (2 oz each) multicolored candy sprinkles Preparation In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter, egg and flour until soft dough forms. Divide dough into eight even sections. Shape each into a roll, 8 inches long and 1/2 inch in diameter. Roll in candy sprinkles. Wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm....
Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 2/3 cup mint-flavored chocolate chips 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 oz container) 1/4 teaspoon mint extract Betty Crocker™ green gel food color, if desired 1/3 cup mint-flavored chocolate chips 4 teaspoons butter 4 teaspoons corn syrup 1 teaspoon hot water Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....
Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (4 1/2 lb) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line broiler pan with foil. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Place pork, fat side up, in pan. In small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, oil, parsley, garlic and mustard; press mixture onto top of pork....
Ingredients 2 lb boneless country-style pork ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges 1 package (8 oz) fresh whole mushrooms, cut in half if large 1 can (8 oz) whole water chestnuts, drained 1 can (8 oz) bamboo shoots, drained 3/4 cup hoisin sauce 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot...
Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder (2 1/2 lb) 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning (dry) 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup cola 2 cups barbecue sauce 8 sandwich buns or flour tortillas (8 to 10 inch) Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Remove fat from pork. Rub jerk seasoning over pork; sprinkle with thyme. Place pork in slow cooker. Sprinkle with onion....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 5- to 6-lb beef boneless sirloin tip roast 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 medium onion, sliced 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 tablespoons chili sauce 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Preparation In small bowl, mix oil and Worcestershire sauce; brush over beef roast....
Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage, browned and drained 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 16 oz refrigerated pizza dough 1 egg, slightly beaten Pizza sauce or marinara sauce, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Cook spinach as directed on box; allow to sit a few minutes until cool enough to handle....
Preparation Spikes, studs, or the embellishment of your choiceBlank notebook Craft glue Affix the embellishment of your choice (we went with rose gold and brass studs and spikes) to the spine of a blank notebook with craft glue.Let it dry and set it out for signing. Mini metallic spikes, $5 for 48, and pyramid studs, $5 for 30, mjtrim.com. Moleskine large notebook, $20, aifriedman.com. Related Video
If you love cranberries, the Cranberry Orange Scones and the popular Cranberry Brie Crostini are a must-try. Cranberry orange bread- We love sweet bread loaves, I mean truly love them. They are especially wonderful to make around the holidays and give as gifts for the neighbors and teachers. This bread loaf is not overly sweet. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tang from the fresh cranberries and the hint of citrus from the orange zest and juices adds so much flavor....
Preparation It’s no secret that wood floor colors have evolved over the last few decades. Homeowners are no longer going for a heavy, stained look—rather, they’re opting for lighter, more authentic-looking floors with softer finishes. We spoke with Madera Trade, co-founder Daniel Clason-Höök, to get his take on the latest color trends in wood flooring, what his clients are requesting from coast-to-coast, and the colorways he believes are here to stay....
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb) 6 medium carrots 4 medium stalks celery 3 large baking potatoes (russet or Idaho), about 8 oz each 3 medium onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Preparation Heat the oven to 375°F. Fold the wings of the chicken across the back so tips are touching. There may be a little resistance, but once they are in this position, they will stay....
