Ingredients 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 cup salsa (any variety) 2 cups shredded lettuce 2 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend (8 oz) 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained (1/2 cup) 1 medium tomato, diced (3/4 cup)...
Preparation Today, Tuesday, February 25th, is known as Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day to Christians all across the globe (the exact date changes year to year). It’s the last hurrah—a chance to indulge—before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, when devout Christians fast and abstain from meat. In addition to parties and parades on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, there’s another food tradition that some partake in: Eating pancakes....
Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 2 cups whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon unsweetened instant tea mix Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan....
Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened 2 vanilla beans, cut in half lengthwise, scraped 2 eggs 1 cup powdered sugar Additional powdered sugar for sprinkling, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, softened butter and seeds from 2 vanilla beans with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until fluffy; scrape side of bowl....
In Japanese food culture, the enticing world of Wagashi (和菓子) is vast and encompasses a wide range of confectionaries. More than just traditional Japanese sweets, Wagashi is a testament to the creative and evolving art of Japanese cuisine. Wagashi masters keep a diligent eye on consumer demands and new technology. As such, you’ll spot trends of non-Japanese influences being incorporated into the art that delights and competes for the senses....
Preparation Lately, it seems that the layering rugs look is popping up everywhere. And while it’s certainly a trend, if you go back and look at the past, you can see people have been layering antique rugs at an angle for years. Like many trends, this look is cyclical; and for the sake of floors everywhere, we’re glad it’s back. Sure, rugs may serve the purpose of warmth, but often they’re here to make a style statement....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornmeal or semolina (pasta) flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup warm water 4-quart ovenproof bowl 1 tablespoon sesame seed, mustard seed, poppy seed or coarse ground black pepper Cheese and fruit, if desired Preparation Mix flour, cornmeal, salt and water until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 12 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray outside of bowl with cooking spray; place upside down in 15x10x1-inch pan....
Ingredients 1 can (15.5 oz) apricot halves in heavy syrup, well drained 1 cup butter, softened 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (5.5 oz) apricot nectar (about 2/3 cup) 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1 cup butter, softened 5 cups powdered sugar...
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced peeled pears (5 medium) 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 egg white 1 teaspoon water Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, mix 2 cups flour and the salt....
Preparation For a groom who has two brothers or two really good friends, it can be a struggle to choose just one best man. Here’s some good news: There’s no rule that says you have to tap just one guy to be your head attendant. In fact, having two best men is not only perfectly acceptable from an etiquette standpoint, but it’s also the easiest way to honor two important people in your life....
Today I’m honored to introduce my favorite new book called Lemongrass & Ginger Cookbook: Vibrant Asian Recipes. When the cookbook author Leemei Tan contacted me if I was interested to review her cookbook a month ago, I was thrilled with joy to have this wonderful opportunity. This is not just a review from an ordinary cookbook – it’s now my favorite cookbook. Leemei Tan is a freelance recipe writer, food stylist, and photographer....
Ingredients 1 jar (16 oz) maraschino cherries with juice (without stems) 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, “dump” cherries with cherry juice. In medium bowl, mix cake mix and carbonated beverage. “Dump” mixture over cherries. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool about 15 minutes before cutting and serving cake....
Today I’m sharing Chicken Cacciatore which the Japanese would call it Chicken Tomato Ni (チキンのトマト煮). It’s a popular home-cooked meal in Japan. My kids love this dish and it’s one of our favorite comfort food. I am not sure if my recipe follows the authentic Italian method but I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does! Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for our free newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates!...
Preparation Picture this: You’re wearing one of your favorite sweaters or knit tops, when you accidentally swipe a sharp object or edge, creating a snag in the fabric. Before immediately thinking you need to toss this beloved item aside, there’s a very quick and easy fix to this frustrating problem. Open weave, loose knit, and lightweight fabrics are more prone to snags, so you should be extra careful when wearing garments made from these types of fabrics....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1 cup fresh or Cascadian Farm® frozen organic blueberries (thawed) Preparation Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat or electric griddle to 375°F; grease with cooking spray, vegetable oil or shortening. (Surface is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it dance and disappear.) Stir Bisquick, milk and eggs until blended; gently stir in blueberries. Pour by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 12 no-boil lasagna noodles 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (16 oz) 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained...
Preparation Dye, heat tools, diet, stress, and the environment are all factors that play a role in the health of our hair. When your strands become damaged and unhealthy, there are a few quick fixes that can help, like deep conditioning treatments and hair trims—but the long-term solution is one you’ll have to be patient for. “The hair we see is a dead fiber, and once damaged, can be temporarily improved with conditioners, bonders, and oils,” says Michelle Blaisure, trichologist at Bosley Professional Strength....
Preparation 3 pieces of raffia skirting, each a different length: 1 1/2 inches, 2 inches, and 3 inchesNeedle and threadRibbon Measure each piece of raffia skirting to fit along the waist of your flower girl, and cut it to the right length. Layer the grass skirts so that the 3-inch one is on the bottom, the 2-inch one is in the middle, and the 1 1/2-inch one is on the top....
Ingredients 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix butter, powdered sugar and ginger with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour and cranberries. Pat dough into 9-inch circle on ungreased cookie sheet....
Preparation Hard water gets its name due to the high concentration of minerals, like calcium or magnesium, found in it. While these minerals aren’t normally harmful, they can leave difficult-to-remove white, chalky stains on your surfaces and appliances over time. Here, Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, explains what you need to know about tackling these unsightly spots. Hard water stains tend to show up in areas where hard water runs frequently, like faucets, bathtubs, showers, toilets, and sinks, says Carson....
