Ingredients 1 1/2 lb dark-orange sweet potatoes (4 to 5 medium), peeled, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups sliced red onion (1 large) 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, sliced 1 1/2 cups apple juice 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper Preparation Place sweet potato slices in large saucepan or Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil....
Are you interested in serving the Japanese meal (or known as Washoku 和食) in a traditional Japanese setting? Imagine re-creating the dining experience you’ve had from your memorable ryokan stay from your very own home? In this post, I’ll show you exactly what you will need for tableware to present a typical Japanese meal. I also included the measurements so you can find similar-size western plates and bowls if you have to use them....
Preparation When the countdown to your wedding is officially on, you’re probably thinking about a million different things. Although your to-do list is long, don’t forget to go to the courthouse (or, in some states, the DMV) to fill out legal paperwork ahead of the wedding. After all, obtaining your marriage license is actually one of the most important things you’ll do before you tie the knot. “The marriage license is so much more than a piece of paper because without it, your officiant isn’t allowed to marry you,” says Sean Koski, co-founder of Florida-based Ticket2Events company....
Preparation It doesn’t seem fair, but it is true. Planning the most romantic event of your life begins with the least romantic detail: establishing the budget. According to tradition, the bride’s family shoulders almost all of the financial responsibility for the wedding, but today, the groom’s family and the couple themselves often make significant contributions. No matter what your situation is, establishing the budget early in the engagement is crucial. Before you make any major decisions, come up with the total amount you can spend on the wedding....
Preparation When shopping for a new duvet, pillow, or piece of upholstered furniture you will almost always to choose which type of filling you want. Should you choose feathers or down? If it’s going to be down, should you choose goose or duck? And, perhaps more importantly, what’s the difference? “Down is the fluffy coating found closest to the body of [geese, ducks, and other waterfowl] to insulate it from the elements,” says Timothy Oulton, founder and creative director of the renowned Timothy Oulton furniture company....
Preparation Any bride or groom who’s planned a wedding can vouch for how hard it is to get an excited mother to calm down a little bit—especially when she’s ready to start shopping for her own wedding-day attire. But bridal fashion comes with its own etiquette rules, say the experts, and that starts with the bride choosing her wedding dress before anyone else in the bridal party lays down her credit card for their attire....
Preparation All large-scale events (yes, even weddings!) produce a level of waste we’re not used to seeing on a daily basis. If you want to avoid having your nuptials add to the problem, know that making small changes can have a big impact. Here are a few ways to easily reduce waste at your wedding, starting with making it a priority. Work with your vendor team to create a wedding that’s low-waste....
Preparation I’ve always loved the artist Roy Lichtenstein’s work, so I decided to dress up like one of his comic-book women. I wore an amazing platinum-blond wig and outlined a plain white shirt with black stripes. Red half-gloves, a bright-blue scarf, and exaggerated makeup added the more cartoonish touches. From the time I as a little girl, I have loved dressing up for Halloween. Every year I look forward to devising my costume-some years the look is elaborate and the ensemble itself is extraordinarily complex, like when I was Fairy GrandMartha or the Spellbinding Sorceress....
Preparation American regional styles of barbecue are distinguished by types of meat, such as brisket versus spareribs, and also by the many different kinds of barbecue sauce available. Some sauces are used in cooking and others are served on the side. Here is a rundown of the most important styles of barbecue sauce. RELATED: 10 NEXT-LEVEL BBQ IDEAS: DRINKS, DECORATIONS, DESSERT, AND MORE The most common style of barbecue sauce is Kansas City....
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (6 oz) 1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 1 can Progresso™ (18.5 oz) heart healthy tomato soup with Parmesan 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup firm butter or margarine 1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 3/4 cups milk 2 medium bananas, sliced 2 cups whipped cream 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Mix Bisquick mix and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly. Press in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches....
There is nothing that says comfort food more than a bowl of soup. We enjoy soup at least once a week and so we have a whole category of our favorite soup recipes. BEEF CABBAGE SOUP- It’s surprising how much flavor this soup has since it uses such minimal ingredients! If you’ve never tried seasoned meat, this will be a game-changer for soups. The meat is so tender and juicy and has so much flavor....
Ingredients 2/3 cup blueberry pie filling (from 21-oz can) 1/3 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder...
Red Cabbage Salad- Finely shred the cabbage, combined with corn, tomatoes, and cucumbers using a garlic mayo dressing is phenomenal. The combination of the ingredients compliment each other and work so well together. If you will be hosting a party or need to prepare a salad in advance, this is the perfect salad as it doesn’t get soggy quickly. For perfect and uniform thin cabbage slices, use a mandoline slicer. Works like a charm....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium) 1 red baking apple, unpeeled, chopped 4 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 cup apple juice 4 Cornish game hens (24 oz each), thawed if frozen 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup apple jelly 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1 box (4-serving size) cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
There is nothing better than crispy and juicy fried chicken! Whether it is a Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich or the crispy and crunchy Chicken Tenders. SPICY crispy CHICKEN SANDWICH- This crispy and juicy spicy chicken sandwich recipe is going to become a family favorite! The marinade for this sandwich gives you the juiciest and crispiest chicken. The crispy fried chicken is smothered in a buttery hot sauce and served in between sandwich buns with your choice of sandwich toppings, so GOOD!...
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons red, green and white candy sprinkles from 1 container (6 oz) Betty Crocker™ 6-Cell Christmas Mix Sprinkles 1 pouch (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ White Decorating Cookie Icing 1 pouch (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ Blue Decorating Cookie Icing...
Ingredients 1 loaf challah or French bread (1 lb), cut into 1-inch slices 8 eggs 2 cups whole, low-fat (2%) or soy milk 1 cup half-and-half 4 teaspoons packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans Maple-flavored or real maple syrup, if desired...
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked instant rice 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1 cup (from 10-ounce bag) matchstick-cut carrots 4 (4 to 6 ounces each) salmon fillets 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives 1 medium lemon, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray....
