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Preparation Though the Passover celebration is one that’s easily personalized, the basic format of the Seder—the origin of which dates back to the 300s—is built on tradition. The word “Seder” means “order,” and its 15 steps take participants through a ritual commemorating the stories of the book of Exodus, in which the Jews fled enslavement in Egypt. “The Exodus is our archetypal story of God as Deliverer and Redeemer,” writes Rabbi Debbie Stiel on Reform Judaism....

With the anticipation of yuzu season, we’re partnering with Kokoro Care Package to give away their upcoming Yuzu-Inspired October Nourishing Essentials Care Packages. At a time when many of us are unable to travel, this is the opportunity to travel to Japan with your taste buds! Yuzu is a beloved Japanese citrus fruit that brings out the best of Japanese cuisine. You’re going to enjoy the delicious yuzu-flavored condiments and pantry items presented in the care package....

Did you know that September is National Rice Month in the US? In conjunction with the celebration, we’ve partnered with Zojirushi to give away their latest Zojirushi Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer NP-NWC to 1 lucky Just One Cookbook reader! The winner will also receive a sample of GABA brown rice (100% GMO-free) grown in the US. For many years, I have been using Zojirushi rice cooker to cook the perfect rice for my family....

CuttingBoard.com has amazing collection of cutting boards (of course), but they also carry professional knives, wooden spoons, and nourishing oil. I just started to use a teak round chop wood and a cutting board made of eco-friendly wood-base composite material from them and I really love them both. The teak cutting board requires less maintenance compared to other woods and feels gentle on the knife when I chop. I highly recommend these additions to your kitchen if you are looking for a nice cutting board for everyday use!...

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups (from 32-oz carton) Progresso™ beef flavored broth 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 3 oz cream cheese, cubed...

Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In small bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar and butter until crumbly; reserve 1/2 cup for topping....

Ingredients 1/2 cup apricot preserves 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/4 cup bourbon or pineapple juice 6- to 8-lb fully cooked smoked bone-in ham Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In small bowl, mix preserves, ginger and bourbon until smooth. Place ham on rack in shallow roasting pan. Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep in diamond pattern around top and sides of ham. Brush with 3 tablespoons of the preserves mixture....

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Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 1/3 cups hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ Cheddar cheese melt 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa (any variety) 1 2/3 cups milk 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 cans (15 oz each) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 large tomato, chopped (about 1 cup) Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts 48 milk chocolate stars (from 14-oz bag) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon red sugar 1 tablespoon green sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixture on medium speed until well mixed....

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons finely chopped drained maraschino cherries 2 tablespoons poppy seed Preparation In medium bowl, beat butter, sugar, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in flour and salt until dough forms....

We love adding almonds to desserts like coffee cake or a layered cake, and even in a broccoli salad. coconut almond swiss roll cake- This swiss roll is truly the perfect balance of flavors. The sponge cake roll is so soft and airy and when combined with the chocolate spread, light cream with coconut and almonds, it’s truly the best kind of dessert. It’s not overly sweet but definitely sweet enough to satisfy the sweet tooth....

Preparation Patterned craft punches have a variety of applications-you can use them to gussy up reception tables, favor boxes, and more. If you’re planning décor that’s heavy on paper elements, repurpose the leftover, small punched-out paper pieces as confetti. Pack them in these tiny envelopes and have ushers pass them out to guests as they arrive at the ceremony, to toss as you make your way back down the aisle....

Preparation Wedding gift etiquette can be confusing in today’s world, especially when couples having so many pre-nuptial celebrations. Between the engagement party, bridal shower, and the wedding itself, there are multiple occasions when a guest might be expected to bring a present along. But what happens if you’re not attending some of these events? Do you still need to send a gift, or even a card, in your absence? Here, we outline the basics of when it’s perfectly acceptable to send just your regrets to a wedding event you can’t attend....

Preparation If you have a robust flower garden in your backyard, chances are good that you have a few geophytes among your blooms. What is a geophyte? According to New York Botanical Gardens (NYBG), geophytes are herbaceous plants in which the perennating buds are below ground, growing into corms, bulbs, or rhizomes—in simpler terms, they are plants that store their energy and water below ground until they’re ready to bloom. This term may sound intimidating, especially because it applies to a variety of different plants, including flowering bulbs, but geophytes are actually far more common than you likely realize....

Preparation After a wild wedding weekend with a number of celebrity guests, Eva Longoria and José “Pepe” Bastón are officially husband and wife. The gorgeous seaside ceremony took place in Alcapulco, Mexico, in front of a number of close family and friends, and ended with what looked like a seriously fun reception. Um, where was our invite?! We may not have been on the guest list, but thanks to Instagram, we can pretend we were there to partake in the festivities....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 boneless center-cut pork loin roast (3 lb) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect-heat cooking as directed by manufacturer. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except roast. Rub mixture onto all sides of roast. (Do not remove strings until after grilling.) Place roast, fat side up, on grill for indirect cooking....

Preparation There’s nothing worse than reaching for a clean, soft towel after a shower only to find a damp, smelly one. But over-washing your towels can actually break down the fibers and make them stiff and less absorbent over time—rendering “clean” linens not-so-sanitary. We talked with Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, the co-founders of The Laundress, to find out how often we really need to wash our towels, and how we can take care of them so they stay absorbent and fluffy....

Preparation Ask any artist and they’ll tell you the same: Whether you’re painting the walls of your home or a canvas, cleaning your brushes after each use is paramount. “Washing your brushes is important to keep the bristles soft and to clear out color pigment from the paint,” says artist Carly Wilhelm. “Frequent cleaning and conditioning will make brushes last longer and maintain a predictable stroke.” Of course, certain brushes, and more specifically, bristle types require different cleaning techniques....

Preparation Fruits and vegetables can taste as complex as any fine wine—so maybe we should appreciate them that way. In fact, one revolutionary approach to savoring produce is turning a whole-foods diet into a full sensory experience. As the stepdaughter of a U.K. wine importer, dietitian and food educator Amanda Archibald watched the wine industry open up the market through description. After all, browsing the labels in a wineshop can be like taking a little holiday, with the imagination stirred by phrases that evoke the juicy promise of a summer-ripened blackberry or the cool mineral essence of a meandering stream....