Preparation On the far north Atlantic coast of Spain, in the heart of Basque Country, there’s a very unique tradition in the local pintxos bars: a zingy, zesty, slightly fizzy wine gets poured from a glass pitcher high in the air, and the stream of liquid flies in a festive arc, eventually landing in tumblers (or directly into eager mouths!) as the pitcher, called a porron, get passed around the table....
Preparation Wooden beadsCraft paint and brushCord Paint the beads any color you like, or leave them bare for a natural look.String them onto cords, separating each with strategic knots.Fasten into a loop with a knot. Slip the napkin into the loop, concealing the knot underneath. Wooden beads, from $4.50 for 10; mycraftsupplies.com. Related Video
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix Oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 3/4 cup (from 14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup (from 8-oz package) Reese’s minis peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup Reese’s peanut butter chips 1/2 cup cocktail peanuts, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....
Preparation Once you marry, make each other a priority. This doesn’t mean sticking together like glue, however. Instead, think of your marriage and the rest of your obligations as a system of checks and balances. If you notice that all of your time is spent working or running after the kids, take time to rejigger a few things to make sure you actually spend time together that goes beyond crashing on the couch....
If you enjoy cooking with an Air Fryer, you’ll also love the Air Fryer Salmon and easy Asparagus Recipe. BEST AIR FRYER SHRIMP- This Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe is such a simple and delicious recipe! The shrimp is tossed in oil and seasoned then cooked in the air fryer. Though the shrimp is absolutely easy to make, it is so juicy and flavorful. You can use the shrimp as an appetizer, or a side dish, a main entree, the possibilities are endless!...
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons poppy seed 3 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons sliced almonds Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups (or spray cups with cooking spray or grease with shortening)....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup loosely packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon water 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed...
Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream Preparation Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. While spaghetti is cooking, cook bacon in 3-quart saucepan over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan with slotted spoon; drain....
Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 count), cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey 1 1/3 cups salsa verde or green salsa 2 cups shredded Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese (8 ounces) Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain....
Ingredients 1 1/4 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced (3 cups) 4 cups uncooked cavatappi pasta (12 oz) 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley...
Ingredients 6 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 Nature Valley™ oats ’n honey crunchy granola bar (half pouch from 8.9-oz box), finely crushed (about 3 tablespoons) Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 6 (6-oz) ramekins or custard cups with butter; place in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. In large bowl with wire whisk, beat egg yolks about 1 minute or until slightly thickened....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 1 container (5.3 oz) Greek vanilla yogurt 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cake mix, yogurt, bananas, oil and eggs with spoon until well blended....
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean) 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 bag (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables (3 1/2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ Beef Flavored Broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour 1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes Water, butter and milk called for on mashed potato pouch...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free devil's food cake mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except sugar with spoon until dough forms. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls about 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks....
If you love sliders, try our popular Philly Cheese Steak Sliders recipe! ham and cheese sliders- This easy recipe is going to become a favorite recipe for sliders. Hawaiian buns with slices of ham and cheese and a honey mustard sauce. The buns are brushed with a garlic butter and baked. The tops of the buns become crispy with a garlic taste while the insides of the buns stay soft – so delicious....
Once again the holiday seasons are almost upon us! Many of you have said how helpful it was when I started sharing holiday guide last year (thank you for supporting JOC!). This year is no exception, I’ve carefully selected some of my favorite things to give. From useful kitchen items to travel companions for the kids to thoughtful gifts for the ladies, I hope you can find something that may strike the fancy of your family and friends....
Preparation Choosing the right curtain length can make or break a room. Professional designers follow one hard and fast rule in order to achieve the perfect dimensions, says Kati Curtis of Kati Curtis Design. “Your curtains should graze the floor,” the interior designer explains. But how do you achieve this? Correctly measuring your window and ordering your fabric is what’s most essential to creating a streamlined, finished space. Making sure your curtains look great in your space starts by measuring them correctly....
Preparation There are few things more reassuring than knowing you’ve got homemade soup waiting for you at home on a cold winter day. Making soup can be somewhat meditative; assembling and chopping the ingredients, then standing over the pot while the onions soften in butter or the spices sizzle and bloom in oil. Once the liquid (stock or water) has been added and the cooking is underway, you can step aside and go about your other business, but the delicious aromas of the meal you’ve been preparing will begin wafting throughout the house....
Preparation It’s a dilemma many new parents face: You have a new bundle of joy that’s producing a ton of laundry, but you’re not sure what products and methods you should use to ensure the safest, cleanest clothes for your little one. The best approach is simple. Harsh detergents can irritate newborn skin, so use the mildest product possible. Certain soaps are made to leave fabric soft while also containing few of those unnecessary additives that can cause irritation; on the other hand, these soaps are also are less alkaline than detergents and therefore don’t have as strong cleaning and stain-fighting properties....
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....
