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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg. Add Bisquick mix; beat on low speed until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1 teaspoon coffee-flavored liqueur or cold brewed coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup butterscotch chips 1/3 cup flaked coconut 1/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Make cookie dough as directed on pouch, adding liqueur, vanilla and cinnamon with butter, water and egg....

Preparation Maybe you just pulled a gorgeous silver mirror out of your grandmother’s attic, or maybe you stumbled upon a rare sculpture during a weekend of antiquing. Either way, you’re the proud new owner of what seems to be a pretty valuable piece. But how do you know just how valuable your new memento is? First, it’s important to note that age doesn’t necessarily equate to value, says Eric Silver, an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla Powdered sugar Preparation In medium bowl, stir together flour, cardamom, baking powder and salt until blended; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 pouch (10.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 1 egg 2 bags (11.5 oz each) semisweet chocolate chunks (3 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup toffee bits 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream Additional powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9-inch springform pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen chopped collard greens (from 16-oz bag), thawed, drained (2 cups thawed) 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium) 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, if desired 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper...

Ingredients 1 large cucumber (about 12 oz), unpeeled 1 container (7 oz) roasted red pepper hummus 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 26 slices kalamata or ripe olives Preparation Using tines of fork, score cucumber lengthwise on all sides. Cut cucumber into 26 (1/4-inch) slices. Blot dry with paper towel. Spoon heaping teaspoon hummus on each cucumber slice. Sprinkle with feta cheese; top with olive slice. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 lb whole fresh green beans, ends cut off 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) Preparation Place green beans in medium microwavable bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 5 minutes; let stand 1 minute, then drain. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat....

Preparation Wooden geometric shapesCraft paint and brushPlace cards Ask your hardware store to cut slits for place cards in each of your wooden shapes.Paint the wooden shapes with the color of your choice, or leave them bare for a natural look.Slip name cards into the slits. Wooden geometric solids, $27 for 19; amazon.com. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1/4 cup coarsely ground yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons canola (or other neutral) oil 3/4 cup warm water (about 100° F) 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for drizzling Preparation In a medium-size bowl or the bowl of your food processor, place the flour, xanthan gum, cornmeal, yeast, sugar and salt and stir or pulse to combine....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 1 cup chopped onions (2 medium) 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz) 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 3 eggs 1 1/3 cups milk 3/4 cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 beef flank steaks (1 lb each) 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth 2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Trim fat from beef. Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart and 1/8 inch deep in diamond pattern on both sides of beef. Place in shallow glass dish....

Have you tasted an amazing dish that is made out of a super simple ingredient, like slices of ham found in the corner of your refrigerator? Enter Ham Katsu (ハムカツ). What is Ham Katsu? It’s a deep-fried cutlet made with slices of ham that are coated with flour, egg, and Japanese panko, and deep-fried till golden color. It’s such a humble dish, yet there’s something downright satisfactory about biting through the crisp layer of golden-brown breading and salty-savory ham....

Preparation “The casino is the ultimate entertainment destination,” says Jonathan Marcus, Vice President of Marketing at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida. And with the indoor entertaining season in full swing, you might find yourself trying to pull together a fun evening with family and friends—and a casino night just might be the perfect idea. The key to hosting such a memorable fête is simple, offers Marcus, who says, “mix together a fun environment, exceptional service, and, of course, come in with an enthusiastic attitude to create an unforgettable experience....

Spinach or green beans are often dressed in sesame sauce in Japanese cuisine. We call this dish “Goma-ae (胡麻和え)”. Sweet and savory sesame sauce made with freshly ground sesame seeds adds rich and nutty flavors to refreshing blanched green vegetables. What Does Gomaae Mean? Goma (胡麻) in Japanese means sesame seed and goma-ae (胡麻和え) is a dish that’s dressed with the sesame sauce. The word ae (pronounced as [ah EH]....

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (15 squares) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 package Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix 2 tablespoons Key lime or regular lime juice (plus water to measure 1 cup) 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons grated Key lime or regular lime peel 3 eggs 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons grated Key lime or regular lime peel...

Preparation Shoes with a smooth sole Patterning tape Artist gouache Nylon utility brush Sealant Tape off edges of sole with patterning tape. Apply a thin, even layer of gouache to the sole, using the brush. Follow with more coats as needed, letting the paint dry between each application.Once dried completely, apply sealant with a clean brush to keep the color from running or streaking. Remember, stepping out in shoes with pink (or blue!...

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick (4 oz each), trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup apple cider 1/4 cup brandy or apple cider 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with seasoned salt, thyme, garlic powder and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Update July 30th, 2018: Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Redding going through the terrible Carr fire. We know the amazing town of Redding will recover and thrive more than ever from this disaster. Over the memorial day break, our family took a quick trip to Redding, California and visited nearby areas including Mount Shasta. We desperately wanted to spend some time in nature as we spend the majority of our time in our house cooking and filming....

Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup uncooked Arborio or other short-grain white rice 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth 2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup frozen sweet peas 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Cook onion and asparagus in water, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove mixture from saucepan....