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Ingredients 1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine-type product 1 cup uncooked wild rice 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (4 ounces) 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips Preparation Melt margarine in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook wild rice, mushrooms and onions in margarine about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender....

Preparation Much-needed awareness about the importance of celebrating and honoring the Black community is spreading worldwide, and the art industry, in particular, is a sector to watch. Many of the most acclaimed artists that deserve praise—now and always—are Black female makers. Here, we spotlight the journeys and work of five modern artists. While each creates exhibit-worthy pieces, you’ll see that these women work in a variety of mediums, such as illustrating, painting, fiber, and ceramic art....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Devil’s Food Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting Betty Crocker™ Red and Green Decorating Cookie Icings Betty Crocker™ Writing Gels, assorted colors Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained 1/2 cup vodka 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt) 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup whipping cream Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz) Preparation In 6-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water and beans to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. In large bowl, place beans. Add remaining ingredients except feta cheese; toss to coat....

Last weekend we took a short family trip to Seattle with my mom and our two kids. We had purchased the Citypass and it was great since almost all the activities are geared towards children under 10. Both children had a lot of fun visiting Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, the Museum of Flight, and the Avatar exhibit at EMP Museum along with the Argosy Cruise. As part of the package it also included a 3D IMAX movie show....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 3 garlic cloves, chopped Preparation Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In 10- or 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add oil. Place chicken in skillet; cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side until both sides are browned and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F)....

Preparation No other part of a house stirs the romantic—or nostalgic—in us so much as a porch. A space with so much potential and brimming with ideas to make it special, porches are drenched in history. Its prime was the late 19th century when the advances brought about by the Industrial Revolution allowed Americans more leisure time to enjoy the outdoors. It’s been estimated that more than 90 percent of houses built in the United States before the 1930s had porches....

Preparation Copper, with its rich caramel hue, adds a charming warmth to your home. And as any collector knows, cleaning and polishing your copper pieces on a regular basis keeps them from looking dull and tarnished. Copper’s value derives from its beautiful reddish-gold shade, its strength and corrosion resistance, and its malleability into other shapes. You can find copper in household fixtures, the pipes of your building, in jewelry and even artwork....

Preparation Acerbic, aromatic, and nose-wrinklingly useful, vinegar is the under-appreciated condiment that can assert or retreat, adding body by the cup or by the discreet teaspoonful in any recipe. The type of vinegar you choose to use when cooking is as much about the dish you are preparing as it is about the source ingredient from which that vinegar is made. Vinegar is the tart result of a particular kind of fermentation....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1 lb beef or veal liver, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick All-purpose flour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or shortening Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onions in butter 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown. Remove onions from skillet; keep warm. Coat liver with flour. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pound ocean perch, cod or haddock fillets 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon paprika Dash of pepper 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine, melted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Move oven rack to position slightly above middle of oven. Heat oven to 500°. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces....

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon milk 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons butter Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on box....

Ingredients 1/4 cup coconut or sesame oil 1/4 cup grated gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts Preparation In wok or 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add gingerroot and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add rice; stir to coat. Stir in pineapple, cilantro and nuts. Cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated....

Preparation Did you know that, in addition to beautifying your space, adding instant curb appeal to your yard, and enhancing your health, certain flowers are said to bring good luck? “Some flowering plants can be considered lucky for many reasons, from mentions in myths to medicinal uses or just sheer beauty,” says Kate Karam, landscape architect and editorial director of Monrovia. “These lucky flowers have been recorded by gardeners and academics for decades....

We often get asked by friends and readers on Japan travel tips and itineraries so we try our best to share our Japan experiences on the blog. However, one city we didn’t have much travel content on was Tokyo. Why? Since Nami’s family only lives 7 miles (15 km) from Tokyo and 15 miles (23 km) to Shibuya, it never seemed like a “Japan travel destination” for us. As we get repeated request for Tokyo travel guide, we spent 6 days this past summer in Tokyo exploring different wards, activities to do, places to visit and eat....

Ingredients 2 bags (18 oz each) frozen cooked meatballs 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy 1 package (1 oz) dry onion soup mix 1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired Preparation In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place meatballs. In medium bowl, mix gravy, soup mix and sherry; gently stir into meatballs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Serve meatballs with fondue forks or long toothpicks....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds pork boneless loin, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 2 cups 1/2-inch diced peeled parsnips 1 1/2 cups 1-inch cubes peeled butternut squash 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened Preparation Mix all ingredients except flour and butter in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb beef round steak, trimmed of fat, cut into thin bite-size strips 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dry sherry or apple juice 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/4 cup water 1 bag (1 lb) frozen broccoli, carrots & cauliflower, thawed* 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice...

Ingredients 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1 small stalk celery 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 dried bay leaf 2 turkey thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) Alfredo sauce mix 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup 1 package (9 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Pour broth and water into 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker....