Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs 30 Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease bottoms only of 3 small aluminum-foil loaf pans, 5 3/4x3 1/4x2 inches. Mix all ingredients except candies; beat with spoon 30 seconds. Divide batter evenly among pans....
I always love lotus root for its beautiful natural design. The pale brown stem may look just like any other plant roots and characterless from the outside, but when you slice it open, the root reveals uneven tiny holes that are ready to surprise and delight. When sliced thinly, they even resemble delicate flowers. Lotus root also has an incredibly unique texture because even after cooking, it retains its crunchiness while staying tender....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 eggs 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened...
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup) 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 package (16 oz) penne pasta 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves Freshly ground pepper Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 jar (12 oz) sweet orange marmalade 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lb) 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup orange juice 6 thin slices of orange, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Cooked white rice, if desired Preparation Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray....
Preparation Once the holidays are over, the magic of the winter season can be a little hard to locate between shoveling out the driveway and bundling up in puffy coats. But it’s easy to see in Harbin, a city in Northern China that dedicates over 8 million square feet each winter to building life-size castles, fantastical faces, and awe-inspiring replicas of iconic landmarks like the Coliseum during its annual Ice and Snow Festival....
Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) cooked wild rice, drained 2 cups cubed cooked turkey (about 1 lb) 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 30% less sodium 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup milk 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Reserve 1/2 cup of the wild rice in medium bowl....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash (about 1 lb) 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries, if desired 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts), if desired 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened...
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 3/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, almonds, allspice, cardamom and cinnamon. Stir in butter, vanilla and almond extract until soft dough forms....
Every May 5th, the Japanese celebrates Children’s Day or Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日). On this national holiday, children are respected and honored for their individual strengths, and happiness is wished upon them. The History of Children’s Day Children’s day in Japan dates back to the Nara Period (AD 710 to 794) when it was known as Tango no Sekku (端午の節句). It was a day to celebrate the perseverance, strength, and well-being of boys....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg yolk 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 60 large pretzel twists 60 miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits 120 miniature chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in sugars and cocoa until well blended....
Ingredients 4 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal 1 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 3/4 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with heavy-duty foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Spread cereal evenly in pan. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and brown sugar. Using whisk, mix butter and brown sugar together as butter melts....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 cup hot water 2 1/4 cups milk 1 box (5.5 oz) Hamburger Helper™ Deluxe Beef Stroganoff 1 can (15.25 oz) corn 1 cup frozen green beans Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in hot water, milk, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), corn and green beans....
Preparation Chocolate cake comes in all shapes and sizes, and with all manner of frostings, fillings, and flourishes. Plain and simple, with swooped and swirled frosting, marbled or molten, any chocolate cake option is an easy sell. Very few among us will turn down a slice when it’s offered. Its appeal is universal, though interestingly, many chocolate cake lovers get specific about their favorite types. My husband, for example, requests German chocolate cake for his birthday every year....
Preparation If you’re a dog parent, then chances are you’ve seen your pooch get a case of the “zoomies.” Whether it’s after a bath or when you present them with a favorite treat, some dogs have a tendency to dart in circles around a room when they get overly excited. “The technical term for this behavior is Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs),” says professional dog trainer Andrea Arden. “These are random bursts of energy where a dog runs about with more enthusiasm than usual....
If you like cranberries, give the Cranberry Orange Scones or the Cranberry Bread a try for your Thanksgiving dinner. BEST CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE- There is nothing better than a side of homemade cranberry orange sauce! The tangy cranberries sweetened with sugar and orange juice make for the perfect side dish, especially during the holidays. The sauce is a wonderful combination of sweet and tart and has the perfect balance of flavor....
Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 4 cups chopped walnuts 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Grease bottom and sides of 13 x 9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted; cool slightly....
Preparation Flower bulbs bloom throughout the spring, summer, and even into the fall months, providing bright colorful intrigue to gardens. “The word ‘bulb’ tends to be an all-inclusive term referring to multiple types of underground structures including true bulbs (think tulips and daffodils), corms (crocus), tubers (caladiums), tuberous roots (dahlias), and rhizomes (asparagus),” says Amy Enfield, a horticulturalist for Miracle-Gro. And while each yields gorgeous (and in some cases, tasty) results, planting true bulbs—like irises, tulips, and daffodils, has its own unique process....
Ingredients 1 quart (4 cups) creamy coleslaw (from deli) 2 large nectarines or peaches, cubed (2 cups) 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts Preparation In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Related Video
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar (4 cups) 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....
