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Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup toffee bits 2/3 cup coarsely chopped peanuts 1 1/3 cups milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups caramels (from 14-oz bag), unwrapped 2 to 3 tablespoons whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and peanut butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb) 12 slices turkey pepperoni 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 oz) Cooking spray 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs 2 cups mixed salad greens 1/4 cup light balsamic dressing Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. With knife parallel to cutting surface, cut lengthwise slit in each chicken breast, forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 2 quarts cold water 2 packages (0.13 oz each) lime-flavored unsweetened soft drink mix 1 can (46 oz) pineapple juice, chilled 1 bottle (1 liter) ginger ale (4 1/4 cups), chilled Preparation In large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into glasses. Related Video

Living in the US, autumn seasonal recipes that come to mind usually have pumpkin, baking, and a variety of comfort dishes. However, my first craving for fall dishes is actually fish, mushroom, and chestnut. You might think it’s a bit strange, but these are a few from many autumn ingredients that the Japanese look forward to as the temperature started to drop and air in the evening gets crisp. Sanma (秋刀魚) or Pacific Saury is fish that becomes available in fall, and literary means “autumn swordfish” in reference to sanma season and its body shape resembling a sword....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili or vegetable oil 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 tablespoon chili puree with garlic 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve original pizza crust (12 to 14 inches in diameter) 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 2 ounces small snow (Chinese) pea pods (1/2 cup)...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds cod, perch or other medium-firm fish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick 3/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 1 tablespoon margarine Preparation Heat oven to 500°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Cut fish fillets into 4x2-inch pieces. Mix remaining ingredients except egg product and margarine....

Ingredients 1 egg white, slightly beaten 2 cups pecan or walnut halves 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cardamom Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix egg white and pecan halves until pecans are coated and sticky. In small bowl, mix sugar and cardamom; sprinkle over pecans. Stir until pecans are completely coated. Spread pecans in single layer in pan....

Preparation Whether you’re a crafter or a home cook, it often feels like there are so many tools you can purchase to help you get a job done. Which ones are really worth investing in? Our editors are here to help. From everyday essentials to more obscure must-haves that will take your practice to the next level, we’re breaking it all down. Each week Tool of the Trade will highlight one must-have crafting or cooking item you need to know about....

Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 eggs 1 cup milk or evaporated milk 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 2 cups whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Preparation Do your favorite dates involve hiking, picnics, and spending time outdoors? Then a public park may be the perfect spot for your wedding ceremony and reception. Not only will the natural landscape serve as a beautiful backdrop for pictures, but choosing a park as your venue can also help you save money on an event space, decorations, and more. However, planning a wedding in a public park also comes with a unique set of challenges, like the fact that you need to obtain certain permits and the possibility of bad weather....

Preparation When colder weather strikes, you’ll be spending more time indoors curled up next to the fire or relaxing on your living room couch. Creating a cozy and comfortable environment starts with the paint color on your walls. From rich, intimate hues of red to neutral, homey earth tones, there are plenty of color choices that will instantly warm up your space. Take a look at these tips for choosing the perfect living room color this season....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter or margarine 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz) 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 English muffins, split 4 thin slices fully cooked Canadian-style bacon (2 oz) 8 eggs, beaten Freshly ground pepper Preparation In 1-quart nonstick saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour; remove from heat....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups dry red wine or Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 dried bay leaf 2...

Preparation Chardonnay is literally all over the map, ranging from ripe, fruit-forward white wines of the New World to leaner, more understated whites of the Old World. Despite notable differences in flavor profiles—a result of everything from the vintage and harvest setting to the terroir and winemaking style—many wine lovers seem to lump all Chardonnays into one generic stereotype that they either love or loathe. “I think your average wine drinker still thinks of Chardonnay in the old-school California sense: a bit of residual sugar, nice heavy oak toast, and butter aplenty,” says Tracy Kendall, associate winemaker for Nicolas-Jay, a small winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, who holds a masters in enology and viticulture from UC Davis....

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice 1 3/4 cups water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 medium carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth 1 cup half-and-half 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley...

Ingredients 6 cups cranberry juice cocktail 4 tea bags black tea 10 mint leaves (1 inch each) 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Heat cranberry juice cocktail to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Pour over tea bags and mint in 2-quart glass measuring cup or heatproof pitcher. Let steep 5 to 10 minutes. Strain tea mixture. Stir in sugar. Serve tea over ice. Add more sugar if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 8 oz grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup from 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 cups canned whole kernel corn, drained 4 or 5 slices bacon, cooked and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Food Should Taste Good™ multigrain tortilla chips, as desired...

Ingredients 4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream 2 cups assorted cut-up fresh fruit 2 tablespoons apple jelly, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Stir Bisquick, 2/3 cup sugar, the butter and eggs in large bowl until soft dough forms. Pat dough into sixteen 3-inch circles on ungreased cookie sheets....

Ingredients 2 oz (1/4 cup) vanilla-flavored vodka 2 oz (1/4 cup) pear nectar 1 maraschino cherry Sprinkle of cinnamon Sprinkle of nutmeg 1 slice of fresh pear, if desired Preparation In shaker with ice, add vodka and pear nectar; shake 1 minute. Place 1 maraschino cherry in bottom of martini glass. Strain mixture from shaker into glass. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Garnish side of glass with fresh pear slice....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ Baking Mix 1/3 cup very hot water 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 5 slices (3/4 oz each) reduced-fat American cheese Preparation Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and very hot water until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes....