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Ingredients 4 oz cream cheese (half of 8-oz package), softened 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped* 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries or sweetened dried cranberries 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 30 soft whole dried apricots Preparation In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the almonds, the cherries and amaretto with spoon. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of bag. With fingers, open apricots along one side so they resemble partially open clamshells....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Oatmeal Cookie Mix Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 5 cups coarsely chopped, peeled Granny Smith apples (5 medium) 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Oatmeal Cookie Mix 1/2 cup cold butter 4 oz (from 8-oz package) cold cream cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

Just like our garlic sauteed shrimp and the fried shrimp, this cajun shrimp is so EASY to make. It is ready in just 10 minutes, making it a perfect easy seafood dinner! CAJUN SHRIMP- If you love a little kick to your seafood, this Cajun Shrimp Recipe is amazing. It’s so versatile and may be served in so many different ways. The homemade cajun seasoning elevates the shrimp and combined with the butter, makes it an irresistible entree!...

Ingredients 1 container (24 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 6 eggs 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ plain bread crumbs Vegetable oil for deep frying 1 container (16 oz) sour cream 2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package) Preparation In large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, 2 tablespoons of the chives, the bacon and 1 of the eggs with spoon until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (3 ounces) 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained 3 cups hot cooked rice or 12 slices toasted baguette Preparation Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat....

If you enjoy bowls, try our Taco Bowl, the Shrimp Rice Bowl or our popular Chipotle Bowl recipes. CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL- Though the possibilities and endless for what you can add to a bowl, we absolutely love this combination in this recipe. The quinoa with chicken gives the bowl its heartiness and the tomatoes, corn add so much freshness to the combination while the freshly drizzled lime juice completes the dish....

Last summer our family took a week-long trip to Hiroshima and Kyushu. As soon as our train arrived at the station in Beppu, Oita, I had one food in mind that I wanted to try and that was Chicken Tempura called Toriten (とり天) – Oita’s specialty food! Watch How to Make Chicken Tempura (Toriten) Watch “Chicken Tempura” Video on YouTube What is Chicken Tempura? If you never heard of “chicken tempura” before, you’re not alone....

Ingredients 20 creme-filled golden sandwich cookies, crushed (2 cups) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. In 9- or 10-inch springform pan, press mixture in bottom and 1 inch up side....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting 27 miniature pretzel twists, broken in half 54 Betty Crocker™ Candy Shop candy eyeballs 27 brown M&M’s® milk chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 2 tablespoons from 1 container (2.1 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sprinkles Jingle Mix Nonpareils 36 Rolo® Chewy Caramels Wrapped in Rich Chocolate Candy, unwrapped 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, softened butter and egg until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix 48 Hershey's Kisses Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped Preparation In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg. Stir in Bisquick™ mix. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds halibut fillets, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives 2 teaspoons capers 1 medium tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped (3/4 cup) 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced (3 tablespoons) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Lemon wedges Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. If fish fillets are large, cut into 6 serving pieces....

Have you tried Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) before? It’s a Japanese savory pancake that contains a variety of ingredients. “Okonomi” in Japanese means “as you like it”, so it’s a savory pancake that contains whatever ingredients you like. Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (広島風お好み焼き) is a type of Okonomiyaki that originated in Hiroshima, Japan. Two Styles of Okonomiyaki 1. Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki is made of batter, which includes flour and water or dashi, shredded cabbage, egg, and green onion along with the protein of your choice, such as pork belly slices or seafood....

Preparation Ready to expand your knitting repertoire? Take on double-pointed needles (DPNs), which are a practical choice for knitting in the round. These needles are distinguished by having points on either end-that means no stopper for your stitches-and are often used for knitting in the round. While single-pointed needles are packaged in pairs, double-pointed needles come in sets of four or five. Although most knitters will use four double pointed needles for a project, you can opt for a fifth needle when you need extra circumference....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) uncooked pasta (such as penne, ziti, rotini or rigatoni) 4 cups marinara sauce (homemade or purchased) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Preparation Cook pasta in generously salted water 3 minutes less than recommended on package. Drain. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Take a quick glance at Japanese recipes, you’ll find two Japanese pantry staples that are indispensable amongst them – sake and mirin. From teriyaki chicken to chawanmushi to sukiyaki, sake and mirin are often used together in making these delicious Japanese dishes that you’re already familiar with. But what exactly are the differences between sake and mirin? What do they taste like? Why are they important in Japanese cooking? Can you substitute them with other ingredients?...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 egg 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir together cake mix, whipped topping and egg until combined. (Dough will be thick and sticky.) Place powdered sugar in small bowl. Using wet hands, shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in powdered sugar....

While I’m visiting my in-laws in Taiwan with my family, I’ve asked my long time blogger friends to blog-sit for me like asking a good friend to house sit when you go on vacation. They have prepared wonderful holiday recipes for Just One Cookbook readers so I hope you will enjoy reading their recipes. My blog sitter today is Sissi of With a Glass. Sissi lives in Switzerland but I often joke with her that she was probably Japanese in her previous life because she definitely has a palate to appreciate subtle taste of Japanese cuisine....

Ingredients 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup uncooked couscous 1 cup cubed plum (Roma) tomatoes (3 medium) 1 cup cubed unpeeled cucumber (1 small) 1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives 1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 4 medium) 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese...

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 package (1 lb) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark) Black confetti candy sprinkles Orange candy sprinkles Betty Crocker™ Decorating Cookie Icing chocolate icing Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors snowflakes Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Roll half the dough into walnut-size balls, and then flatten slightly on a parchment-lined or ungreased cookie sheet....