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Ingredients 6 cups sliced peeled apples (about 6 medium) 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, cinnamon and lemon juice. Spoon into ungreased 11x7- or 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish....

The salad can be made ahead and perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a side dish. CREAMY CABBAGE SALAD- This cabbage salad is such a crunchy and hearty salad. The flavors from the cabbage, peas, corn and crab meat combined truly are AMAZING. In just 10 minutes you can have this crispy and crunchy salad ready to enjoy. This salad is always a hit when making it for parties. You can easily make it the night before, just don’t mix it until serving....

Preparation When it comes to planning a large-scale event such as your wedding, you’ll want to take all the precautions necessary to ensure it all goes off without a hitch. While you can plan to prevent certain slip-ups by hiring the right vendors and selecting the right venue, one area you can’t control is the weather. Mother Nature has a mind of her own, so even if you plan to have your wedding on the least rainy month of the year in the least rainy town in the world, you cannot guarantee that she will follow suit....

Ingredients 2 eggs 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 package (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese (1 cup) 3/4 cup chopped fully cooked ham (1/4 pound) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottoms and sides of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. (Spray will work better than greasing or using paper muffin liners.) Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl with fork. Stir in Bisquick mix, milk and oil just until moistened....

Preparation After all that time you spent picking out the perfect present, is there anything worse than learning that your loved one received it the day after Christmas? To ensure that your gifts arrive at their destination intact and on time, we asked representatives from each major shipping service—the United States Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, and the United Parcel Service (UPS)—for their need-to-know mailing deadlines. (Keep in mind that online retailers may have their own deadlines for holiday delivery that should be made available to you before placing your order....

Preparation Think of your Christmas tree as a canvas. Decorating your pine or balsam fir is fun, but it also gives you an opportunity to express your creativity. You can show off your design personality with lights, ornaments, and toppers. But spools of ribbon also make beautiful additions to your tannenbaum. So, how can you incorporate some Christmas tree ribbon into your seasonal vignette? Ribbons are quite versatile for Christmas tree decorating....

Another great thing to do is storing fresh herbs to add to your meals. Ingredients for freezing sorrel- SorrelFreezer bagsParsley, optionalDill, optional How to freeze sorrel (schchavel)- Wash leaves and lays them out to completely dry. Chop as if you would for soup. Chop herbs. Place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to several months. Tip: Since I add parsley and dill into my Sorrel Soup, what I do is make baggies with enough sorrel for 1 recipe of the Soup, I add the herbs in with it and breeze together....

Preparation Let’s face it: No matter how often we wash our tea towels, they always seem to be covered in spot and stains. The reason? “Tea towels are typically made of cotton or linen,” explain Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, the co-founders of The Laundress. “The absorbent properties of both fabrics make them more susceptible to stains.” Fortunately, you can keep your favorite tea towels clean and stain-free with a little extra care....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked turkey 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ or Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Sprinkle turkey, bacon and cheese in pie plate. In small bowl, stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/3 cup finely chopped onion (1 small) 1/3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives 3 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese, cut into strips Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, pizza seasoning, salt and garlic....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 3 tablespoons basil pesto 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese Fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2-inch thick....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) penne pasta 3 links sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce 1 can (6 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced 1 can (4 oz) mushrooms pieces and stems, drained 1 large bunch fresh basil, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)...

Ingredients 3 vanilla wafer cookies 3 tablespoons Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/2 small banana, sliced 2 tablespoons refrigerated vanilla pudding Crushed vanilla wafer cookies, if desired Preparation In 5-oz glass, place 1 vanilla wafer cookie. Top with 1/3 of the banana slices, 1 tablespoon of the whipped topping, another vanilla wafer cookie and 1 tablespoon of vanilla pudding. Repeat layers, beginning with banana slices. Top with remaining banana slices and 1 tablespoon whipped topping....

Ingredients 6 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg, separated, yolk reserved for brownie batter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box Reserved egg yolk 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder 1 tablespoon liquid red food color (from 1-oz bottle) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....

Ingredients 2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg product; spread in pan....

Ingredients 1 lb bulk Italian sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 box Hamburger Helper™ lasagna 2 cans (14.5 oz each ) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 2 tablespoons Muir Glen™ tomato paste (from 6-oz can) 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 cups baby spinach 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked regular or whole wheat elbow macaroni (8 oz) 2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 medium unpeeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch slices (2 cups) 2 medium onions, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices (1 cup) 2 cups chopped green cabbage 1 ring (1 lb) fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1-inch slices 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery and onion, undrained Preparation In small bowl, mix dressing and mustard....

Ingredients 1 box (17.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Triple Chunk Brownie Mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 2/3 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting Betty Crocker™ Green and Purple Neon Gel Food Colors 50 Betty Crocker™ Dessert Decorations Candy Eyeballs (from 0.88-oz package) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325° for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan....

Ingredients 6 eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese 4 oz sliced salmon lox Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer. Cover with cold water at least 1 inch above eggs. Cover and heat to boiling; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 20 minutes; drain. Immediately run cold water over eggs or place them in ice water until completely cooled. Peel eggs; cut in half lengthwise....