Ingredients 1 1/2 lb cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced 1 medium cucumber, peeled, diced 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion 3/4 cup sliced green onions (12 medium) 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 1 serrano chile, seeded, chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup Bloody Mary mix 1/3 cup seasoned tomato-clam cocktail 1/3...
Ingredients 2 (8-oz.) pkg. fresh whole mushrooms, cleaned 3/4 cup 10-minute herb stuffing mix 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Remove stems from mushrooms; reserve caps. Finely chop half of the stems; discard remaining stems. In small bowl, combine chopped mushroom stems, stuffing mix, cheese, butter and onion; mix well. Spoon about 1 teaspoon mushroom mixture into each mushroom cap....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 3 cups powdered sugar 3 to 5 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Food colors, if desired Colored sugar or candy sprinkles, if desired Preparation In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the almond extract and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended....
My kids love chicken wings. I usually use drumettes for them so they can easily enjoy these mini-drumsticks. This recipe was originally from my Japanese friend who used to live in San Francisco because of her husband’s work. My friend and I had our first and second kids around the same time (then she had third) and our kids played really well together. Since she’s shared this original version with me, I changed the recipe to fit my family’s taste....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons cracked peppercorns 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 6 beef t-bone or rib eye steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 3 pounds) 3 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons honey Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix all Pepper Rub ingredients. Lightly brush half of the oil on both sides of beef....
Preparation Want to increase your odds of coming home from the market with the sweetest, juiciest fruit in the bin? There isn’t one universal rule when it comes to picking melons; it depends on the kind you’re buying. Here, we share the experts’ guidelines to remember when shopping for three of the most popular melons of summer. RELATED: MAKE YOUR OWN TEQUILA-SOAKED WATERMELON WEDGES Picnics, barbeques, and other summer gatherings don’t feel complete without a platter of watermelon wedges, and from May to September, they’re ubiquitous at supermarkets and farmers’ markets alike....
Preparation If you have a blank, open wall in your home, you might often pass it with a frown—that’s a whole lot of negative space that might not be intuitive to fill. While working with this type of a blank canvas can be challenging, see it for the opportunity that it is: a chance to display a carefully curated collection, a prized blanket, or a series of family photos that are as precious as heirloom jewelry....
Preparation Beautiful bridal bouquets and huge floral arrangements are a mainstay at most weddings, but some couples choose to bid adieu to fresh blooms. Matthew Robbins of event planning and styling firm Matthew Robbins Design says weddings without flowers seem like a growing trend. He’s designed three weddings in the last year without a single blossom. “It’s an interesting design challenge,” he says. Instead, couples are embracing textures, greenery, and other design elements....
For a roulade version of this cake, try our Coconut Swiss Roll Cake. coconut cake- My husband absolutely loves Almond Joy candy and that’s what this cake was inspired by. The combination of sponge cake layers (biskvit in Russian), a rich coconut cream, toasted almonds and coconut flakes with chocolate is amazing. It’s like taking a bite of Almond Joy candy bar but in a cake form – SO GOOD!...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 1/2 cups) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into1/2-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 cups dried brown lentils, sorted, rinsed 2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups) 1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, drained...
Ingredients 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts in water, drained, coarsely chopped 1 cup light sour cream 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Dash hot pepper sauce Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Spread in ungreased 9-inch quiche dish, glass pie pan or shallow 1-quart casserole. Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 24 minutes or until thoroughly heated....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) fat-free cream cheese, softened 3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Thick & Creamy Key lime pie yogurt 1/2 cup Cool Whip lite frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz) Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, mix water and lime juice. Sprinkle gelatin on lime juice mixture; let stand 1 minute....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 1/3 cup light corn syrup 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons water 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla Dash salt 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup dark rum 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup canola oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon dark rum 1/4 cup coconut, toasted, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size nonstick muffin cups. In large bowl, mix cake mix, 1 cup rum, the water, oil and eggs with whisk until blended....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon rum extract 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons dark rum or apple juice 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons coarse sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....
Preparation When I bought my home in East Hampton in 1990, I renovated it and painted all the walls a bright, creamy white. Once I finished, I realized the house was virtually screaming for color. At that time, there were dozens of small antiques shops on the East End of Long Island, packed with vintage glass, interesting furniture and mirrors, and pottery. It was in one of those eclectic stores that I first encountered designs by McCoy....
At times when I have limited ingredients in my fridge and I can’t think of anything new to cook, I go to this Japanese website called Cookpad. It’s the Japanese version of Allrecipes.com or Cook.com. My favorite flavored soy sauce, Shiso Garlic Soy Sauce, came from there. This original recipe created a huge sensation in Japan a couple years ago. This recipe has only 3 ingredients, but the combination of Shiso, garlic, and soy sauce was probably unheard of or not a common combination back then....
Ingredients 2 to 2 1/2 lb turkey thighs, skin removed 1 package (1 1/4 ounces) honey teriyaki seasoning mix 1 cup water 2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen Szechuan vegetables, thawed 2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 4 cups water Preparation In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, place turkey. In small bowl, mix dry seasoning mix and 1 cup water; pour over turkey. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours....
Ingredients 1 (1 lb. 4-oz.) pkg. refrigerated new potato wedges 1 (16-oz.) pkg. fresh baby carrots 1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Cheddar and American cheese blend Preparation In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots and celery....
Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 can (14 oz) quartered artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1/2 cup refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce (from 10-oz container) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1 loaf (20-inch length) baguette French bread, cut into 40 slices Preparation In 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except bread....
