Preparation You know it when you see it. You feel it when you walk in. It’s an inviting space that puts the living in living room. To create one that’s comfortable, cohesive, functional, and anything but cookie-cutter follow this expert advice. THINK SCALE When shopping for furniture, consider size before style so you don’t fall in love with a sofa that’s too big-or any pieces that will overwhelm the room or block traffic....
Preparation Let your imagination dictate the design when knitting these fun mismatched mittens. If you’re new to knitting, get acquainted with basic stitches and terminology, then learn to use stitch markers to track rows. Once you have the fundamentals, follow the how-to below. Our row-by-row patterns for women’s mittens (and for kids, outlined in in parentheses) make them easier to knit than you might think. 4 double-pointed needles, U.S. size 4 ($7....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg Assorted candies, such as licorice candies, candy-coated peanut butter candies and candy-coated chocolate candies Preparation Place waxed paper on microwavable plate. Mix all ingredients except candies until very soft dough forms. Drop dough by 2 rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; spread to make 3-inch circle....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup sliced mini pepperoni 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Preparation In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix and cornmeal. In measuring cup, mix eggs and milk. Stir milk mixture into Bisquick mixture to combine; fold in 2 tablespoons chives....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 3/4 cup shredded cheese, any kind (3 oz) 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, pizza sauce or Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix ground beef, oats, onion, salt, pepper and egg with hands or spoon....
Do you have any food that evokes a special memory of your life? One of my dearest memories is snacking on a warm steamed bun called Nikuman during my commute home from college in the cold months. For me, Nikuman (肉まん), or Japanese-style Steamed Pork Bun, was not only my favorite winter snack but also a taste of nostalgia. I used to stop by a convenience store for my Nikuman treat; the steaming hot bun kept my hands and heart warm....
Nothing beats the smell of fresh homemade bread baking. The simplicity of this recipe will make you love white bread even more! Whether you are a novice or expert in bread making, this recipe will sure win you over. Crispy crust with a soft center with the simplest method of preparation. Ingredients for No-Knead Bread- I love that this bread recipe uses staple kitchen ingredients. Water– You want to use warm water, about 110°F....
Ingredients 1/3 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 4 pork boneless butterfly loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/4 lb) 1 egg, beaten 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) Preparation In small shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Dip pork in egg, then coat with crumb mixture....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ peach-flavored gelatin 1 box (4-serving size) peach-flavored gelatin 1/4 cup water 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 to 3 teaspoons water Red and yellow liquid food colors 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 12 sour peach gummy candy rings, if desired...
Ingredients 2 cups cranberry juice 3/4 cup pear-flavored vodka 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur Juice of 1 lime (1 to 2 tablespoons) Ice 4 fresh pear slices, if desired 4 fresh mint sprigs, if desired Preparation In pitcher, stir together cranberry juice, vodka, liqueur and lime juice. Fill 4 glasses to brim with ice. Pour cocktail over ice. Garnish each with pear slice and mint sprig. Related Video
Preparation Follow the step-by-step diagrams below to create this four-sided look with cascading folds. The dotted lines show where the creases should appear, while the curved arrows indicate where you need to flip over the fabric. For a crisper look, iron the napkins before and after folding. Related Video
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup peanut butter 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 7 oz uncooked linguine-style rice stick noodles (from 14-oz package) 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil 1/2 lb lean ground pork 3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise into julienne (2x1/4x1/4-inch) strips 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup hot fudge sauce 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 1/3 cup strawberry preserves, melted Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Mix cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and the butter. Press evenly in bottom and 2 inches up side of springform pan, 9x3 inches....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup 2 cups water 1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-lb bag) 6 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese Preparation In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in soup, water, barley and celery....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 6 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (6 cups)* 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat....
As the temperature finally dropped to below 50ºF (10ºC) and the rainy days are to stay for a while, my family and I are excited about having nabemono or hot pot dishes for dinner. Will we ever get tired of hot pot? We don’t think so. There is a wide variety of hot pots to enjoy—each with its unique flavor and character, special ingredients, and dipping sauces. If you are new to Japanese hot pot, check out my guide to nabemono and popular hot pot recipes....
Preparation The possibilities for these little guys are endless.Turn large tulle and net puffs into garlands by stringing them on monofilament. Use small ones to ornament favor boxes, headbands, and even bobby pins. The techniques are the same no matter what the size. For the airiest look, choose sheer fabrics such as tulle, net, fishnet, lace, and Swiss dot. Cut the fabric into strips; using a rotary cutter, an acrylic ruler, and a cutting mat will be the least labor-intensive method....
Ingredients 6 egg roll wrappers 12 tablespoons canned Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes or tomato puree 6 tablespoons chopped cooked turkey 12 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 6 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Line each muffin cup with 1 egg roll wrapper. In each wrapper, place 1 tablespoon each tomatoes, turkey and cheese. Fold excess egg roll wrapper over (like you would wrap a package)....
Ingredients 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon gray sea salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 turkey thighs 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 cup finely chopped carrot 1 cup finely chopped celery 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 lemon peel strips, about 2x1/2 inch each...
Ingredients 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 3 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon 3 red apples, unpeeled, quartered, cored, very thinly (1/4 inch) sliced 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup water 3/4 cup slivered almonds, finely ground 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger 1/4 cup apple jelly 2 oz (from 8-oz container) mascarpone cheese, softened...
