Ingredients 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup crisp rice cereal 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 35 vanilla caramels, unwrapped 1/3 cup milk 1 (14-oz.) pkg. M&M’s® chocolate candies red and green Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; beat until smooth....
Ingredients 6 bone-in pork rib or loin chops, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick (about 4 lb) 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup corn bread stuffing crumbs 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Preparation When the spring season rolls around and it’s time to decorate, everyone seems naturally drawn to pretty pastels. After all, with Easter 2022 coming soon, it only seems fitting to decorate with soft pinks, fresh greens, and delicate lilacs. Those who celebrate the holiday may find these hues even more fitting in your seasonal décor once you learn the deeper meaning behind them. According to the “Encyclopedia Britannica,” the color sequence that the Roman Catholic church follows today was first established in 1198 when Pope Innocent III wrote the treatise, “The Mystery of the Sacred Altar....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 oz (about 1 2/3 cups) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 25 fresh blueberries (about 1/4 cup) 17 fresh raspberries (about 1/2 cup) 1/2...
Ingredients 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough (from 3-pound package), thawed 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped Preparation Grease cookie sheet. Spray outside of 6-ounce custard cup with cooking spray; place upside down on center of cookie sheet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese over flat surface. Roll bread dough in cheese into 24-inch rope. Place rope on cookie sheet and form into circle around custard cup; pinch ends to seal....
Ingredients 1 lb uncooked gluten-free penne pasta 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup 4 oz gluten-free cream cheese, cut into chunks 1/2 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups potato chips, coarsely crushed 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup gluten-free blue cheese crumbles, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....
Preparation From organic and gluten-free to animal welfare certifications, there are a dizzying number of information labels on food products these days, but one you should pay attention to is the Glyphosate Residue Free certification. The green, circular label is popping up on food and supplement labels. Here’s what you need to know about it. Glyphosate is an herbicide—one of the most widely used—and the active ingredient in Roundup. It’s been in the news a lot lately, most recently because high traces of if were found in many popular hummus brands....
Ingredients 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (4 medium) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon or lime peel 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 24 uncooked medium shrimp (about 1 lb), peeled, deveined Lemon or lime slices, halved, if desired 8 bamboo skewers (5 or 6 inch) Preparation In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except shrimp and skewers....
Preparation At the best of times, planning your wedding can feel like no big deal, but at the worst of times, it can feel like a full-time job. Why? Because it kind of is. If you sat down and tracked every single hour you and your future husband or wife spent organizing the details of your big day, you’d probably be surprised by the findings. How many hours do most couples really devote to planning their ceremonies and receptions?...
Preparation If you’re like most people, you like to start your mornings with a shot of caffeine. While drinking a cup of joe is wonderful, the caffeine in coffee also has many healthy benefits for your skin—it’s packed with antioxidants, boosts blood flow, and acts as a natural exfoliator. Here, this all-natural ingredient shines in three our homemade beauty projects including bar soaps, a body scrub, and a bottled infused oil....
Ingredients 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (from 15-oz container) 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 lb bulk mild Italian sausage 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 cups Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce (from 26-oz jar) 4 no-boil lasagna noodles (from 8-oz package) 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired...
Ingredients 1/2 cup apricot preserves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 lb), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Cooking spray Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix preserves, cumin, cinnamon, coriander and salt. Place chicken pieces in bowl and turn to coat. On each of 4 (10- to 12-inch) metal skewers, thread chicken....
Preparation Married interior design gurus Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent understand the challenges that arise when two people who love each other—but have two distinct styles—attempt to design a home together. This awareness is born out of personal experience. “Nate is a trove of historical design information—he can tell you about every designer,” Jeremiah tells Martha Stewart Weddings of Nate’s traditional, referential approach to design. “I prefer cleaner, sleeker lines; think French ’50s....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2/3 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup water 1 egg 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, melted, cooled Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Cut about 1/2 inch off around top of each of 48 regular-size foil baking cups. Place cup in each of 48 regular-size muffin cups....
Preparation Favor boxesCircle punchPatterned paper or fabricDouble-sided tape Use a circle punch on a box lid.Adhere paper or fabric underneath with double-sided tape. Favor boxes, $15 for 10; paperpresentation.com. Circle punch, $6; michaels.com. Indian cotton, $16/yd, and Liberty of London cotton in “Lawn Print,” $37/yd; bandjfabrics.com. Beige Florals on Mine Fine Paper, $5 for a 20-by-28-inch sheet; papersource.com. Related Video
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup chopped candied pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) tricolor corkscrew (fusilli) pasta 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cups julienne strips carrots (4 medium) 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce (any flavor) 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and cut into fourths...
Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash Olive oil Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried 4 cups your favorite marinara pasta sauce Grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Cut squash in half lengthwise with sharp knife. Scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash halves cut side up in heavy-bottomed roasting pan. Brush squash with olive oil; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 package (7 oz) spaghetti 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 cans (6.5 oz each) minced clams, undrained Additional chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and the clams....
Since introduced in 2011, my Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing has been one of the top side dishes that everyone seems to enjoy. Today, I thought I’d introduce you a slightly different variation, Spinach with Sesame Miso Sauce (ほうれん草の胡麻味噌和え). Both are versatile, not too heavy or rich, and full of bright flavors. You can now alternate these two vegetable side dishes to accompany the delicious meal you are cooking!...
