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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 package (16 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz container) 8 oz uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (about 3 cups) 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container) 1 package (8 oz) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup orange juice 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 eggs 1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine) 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 4 tablespoons milk...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting 1 cup chopped peanuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....

I never grew up eating roasted vegetables. Some of you probably already know this, but it’s not common to have an oven in a typical tiny kitchen in Japan. Sure enough, I was a late bloomer for all the delicious roasted vegetables. One of the most frequently roasted vegetables in our house is cauliflower because I can’t resist purchasing a head or two of cauliflower whenever I shop at grocery stores....

Ingredients 4 slices white bread 1 (2.5-oz.) pkg. thinly sliced cooked ham 4 (1-oz.) individually wrapped sticks colby-Monterey Jack cheese Toothpicks 1/2 cup refrigerated honey mustard salad dressing Preparation Cut crusts from bread slices. With rolling pin, roll out each bread slice to 1/4-inch thickness. Place 1/4 of the ham on each bread slice. Top each with cheese stick; roll up. Place toothpicks at 1-inch intervals, starting 1/2 inch from end....

Preparation Mahjong was born in China in the 19th century, having spawned from many different variations of similar games that were played in ancient societies for hundreds of years. But it wasn’t until the 1920s that the game of intense strategy and skill made its way to the United States. When it did, though, it was a hit: A Stanford University report says many Americans from different cultures immediately took to the game....

Ingredients 2 large dark-orange sweet potatoes (1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 3 large onions, chopped (3 cups) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (16 oz) refried black beans 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)...

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 lb) 1 bag (1 lb) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 2/3 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup frozen corn Preparation If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings. Remove fat from pork. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, place pork. Arrange carrots around and on top of pork....

Preparation An upscale restaurant is ideal for hosting a bridal shower-it offers a designer interior, top-notch service, stellar food, and little or no cleanup on the part of the host. Still, not all venues are created equal, and there are some essentials to keep in mind when deciding on your spot. For advice on picking the perfect location and throwing a fun event that runs smoothly, we turned to Peyton Ladt, a party planner and cofounder of Bashed, a site that allows users to instantly reserve top New York venues for group events....

Preparation Running around searching for eggs and eagerly waiting for the Easter bunny to arrive are surefire ways to make both kids and adults work up an appetite. Start the special Sunday with a nutrient-filled brunch featuring homemade carrot juice and a colorful selection of spring vegetables to dip in our Lemony White-Bean Hummus. The main dish is an ooey-gooey ham and cheese casserole—just the thing to give the hungry hunters....

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups coconut 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 36 whole almonds 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons butter Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. In small saucepan, combine 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter; melt over low heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb) 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 3/4 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes. Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 package Betty Crocker™ Hamburger Helper™ mix for beef pasta 6 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Cook beef and onion in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 apricots or nectarines, pitted, sliced 1 orange, peeled, sliced 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 bunch small seedless grapes, cut in half (2 cups) Preparation In chilled small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. In large bowl, place fruit. Add dressing; toss gently to coat....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons real maple syrup Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired Preparation Place chicken breasts in resealable food-storage plastic bag. In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup of the broth, the oil, 2 tablespoons of the Dijon mustard, the lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper with whisk....

Preparation For those of you going through hard times or simply needing a small pick-me-up, creative do-gooders are out to spread a bit of happiness through small hand-painted rocks. And now, they’re forming their own community groups on social media. So, what exactly is the purpose behind these groups and what is it that they hope to accomplish? It’s simple, really. By joining a rock painting group, it’s your mission to make someone’s day in the form of a hand-painted rock decorated with a friendly face or an inspirational message....

Preparation A major part of the appeal of a peak-season wedding is the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, and that’s true whether you’re planning a garden ceremony, a tented dinner, or an al fresco cocktail hour. Creating a time for your guests to mingle and chat on a shaded terrace, by a sparkling lake, or outside a rustic barn while sipping custom cocktails lets you take full advantage of your location, even if the rest of your party takes place inside....

Preparation The holidays are all about carrying on traditions and making new ones. Just like your Scandinavian-inspired holiday décor or unconventional-yet-festive color palette, take a break from the typical evergreen wreath and decorate for the season with a pretty, nature-inspired creation. The best part: With a quick trip to your local flower market or even the Christmas tree vendor down the street, you can craft your own gorgeous wreath. Floral designer Sierra Steifman shows us how to make a stunning asymmetrical wreath like the loose, organic arrangements she creates at her design firms, Poppies & Posies and The Floral Society....

Have you seen or tasted Matcha Donuts (抹茶ドーナツ) before? They are actually pretty popular in Japan. From matcha latte, and matcha tiramisu, to green tea KitKat and Pocky, the Japanese like to make sweets and desserts with matcha (green tea powder). Well, I’m definitely not an exception; I’ve made cookies, ice cream, Crème Brûlée, and steamed cake with matcha on Just One Cookbook so far. And guess what, there will be more green tea dessert recipes coming up soon (call me matcha lady!...

Ingredients 1 lb uncooked pasta 1 tablespoon butter 3 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Cool 10 minutes. While pasta is boiling, heat 10-inch skillet over high heat....