Bright, sweet, and tart. Citrus fruits are the sunshine of the cold season. Right here in California, I am so grateful to find fresh Meyer lemons at my local farmers market from the start of November all the way through May. Said to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, Meyer Lemons remind me of my favorite Japanese Yuzu. Both citrus fruits have an incredibly refreshing aroma and fragrance that they are best used in dressings and desserts....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups Cheerios™ cereal 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in vanilla. Add cereal; mix well. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute. Stir in sugar and cinnamon; toss well to coat. Store tightly covered at room temperature. Related Video
Ingredients 1 (18.25-oz.) pkg. chocolate fudge cake mix with pudding 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee or instant coffee granules or crystals 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee or instant coffee granules or crystals 1 (12-oz.) pkg. (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 1/2 cup orange marmalade...
Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot 24 turkey pepperoni slices 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 2 slices mozzarella cheese, (1 1/2 ounces), cut in half Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Roll pizza crust dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch square. Cut dough into four 6-inch squares. Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on each square to within 1/2 inch of edges....
Preparation Why is it that the maintenance items your garden needs most often look like they belong hidden in the shed? While most must-have gardening tools can be tucked away when not in use, things like bug repellers have to be left out in the open in order to work best. And these essentials aren’t the best sight for sore eyes; they’re usually clunky, and when placed near a beautiful garden, they pose a serious distraction....
He also had some memories of enjoying chestnuts while growing up with his grandmother. He saw chestnuts on the kitchen counter and he couldn’t resist the urge to roast them. We end up eating these as a snack with our children and they loved it, especially my daughter. By the way, if you are thinking of traveling to Japan, I think fall and spring in Japan are the most beautiful seasons, and I’d definitely recommend end of March to early April for cherry blossom viewing and mid November to early December for fall foliage (the time varies depends on the location in Japan)....
Ingredients 1 envelope (0.87 to 1.2 ounces) chicken gravy mix 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 bag (1 pound) frozen stew vegetables, thawed and drained 1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 4...
Ingredients 1 can (46 oz) peach nectar, chilled 1 bottle (1 liter) ginger ale (4 1/4 cups), chilled 1 bottle (1 liter) lemon-lime soda (4 1/4 cups), chilled Preparation In punch bowl or large pitcher, mix all ingredients. Serve immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries (3 cups) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup water 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Fresh cilantro sprig, if desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, stir together cranberries, brown sugar, water, green chiles and lime peel. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to burst and mixture has thickened slightly....
Preparation Lidded favor boxesScissors or craft knifeThank-you tag on cord or ribbon (optional)Brass pyramid buttons In the lid of a favor box, make a slit using scissors or a craft knife.If desired, tie a cord or ribbon with a thank-you tag around the box.Fit a brass pyramid button into the slit, covering the knot of the cord or ribbon. Trim buttons, $3 each, mjtrim.com. Related Video
Ingredients 2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen baby lima beans 2 tablespoons butter 6 oz smoked ham, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots 1 bag (1 lb) frozen baby gold and white corn, thawed 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley...
Preparation When it’s cold, everyone needs a comforting bowl of soup, and lentil soup wins on so many levels. Lentils are pulses, a member of the legume family, and they are protein-packed: One cup of cooked lentils has 6 to 18 grams of protein and is also an excellent source of soluble fiber. And unlike dried beans, lentils cook quickly, making them a great choice for a speedy, satisfying soup from scratch....
Preparation Wedding guests know that it’s customary for attendees to give the couple of the hour a card with a meaningful, heartfelt message in honor of their marriage. That’s why you’ve likely scoured your favorite stationery store for a beautiful card that speaks to this momentous occasion—but that’s the easy part. What happens if you’re at a total loss for words as soon your pen lingers above the paper? For those struggling to come up with the perfect sentiment to include in a congratulatory card to the bride and groom, we’re sharing several ideas that are always well-received by newly-married pairs....
Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 can (12.5 oz) almond pastry filling 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup dried cherries, halved 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 cup orange juice 1 cup whipping cream...
Ingredients 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup half-and-half or milk 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 medium apples, peeled, chopped (2 cups)...
As I mentioned in my previous post, I wanted to share a recipe using leftover Crème Fraîche from the Kale Soup. I don’t really have any recipes on hand to use up Crème Fraîche, so on my way to drop off my children at schools I had asked my husband to search for a recipe (ahem, that’s called multi-tasking, right?). He then responded with this Blueberry Creme Fraiche Scones recipe....
Ingredients 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water 10 caramels 2 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 2 tablespoons dry milk 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except chocolate chips and pecans in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Add chocolate chips and pecans at the Raisin/Nut signal or 5 minutes before the last kneading cycle ends....
Ingredients 1/2 lb broccoli, cut into flowerets and stems (2 cups) 2 cups baby-cut carrots 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli and carrots; heat to boiling. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk and butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and heated through....
Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Vegetable oil, water and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch Caramel topping or sauce Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Make brownie mix batter as directed on box, using oil, water and eggs....
Ingredients 1/2 lb uncooked spaghetti, broken in half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 8 oz cream cheese, cut in 1-inch pieces, softened 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray....
