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Preparation Blending teas is one of the easiest, most satisfying ways to reconnect to the age-old practice of herbal medicine, a healing system that’s been relied on by every culture in the world. Though it may sound like a mysterious art, the herbal tea blends you’ll create—for everyday ailments like the common cold, stress, PMS, indigestion, and seasonal allergies—are quite simple, made with safe, versatile, readily available herbs. In the process you’ll learn underlying principles and techniques for blending and brewing that herbal healers have been using for centuries....

Ingredients 5 eggs, separated 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals 1 tablespoon warm water 6 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/4 cup white crème de menthe Fresh mint sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F (300°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup pistachio nuts, chopped Preparation In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended....

Ingredients 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats, ground, if desired* 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 containers (8 oz each) reduced-fat cream cheese 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice...

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 2 to 2 1/3 cups sugar 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon grated orange peel, if desired 6 cups chopped (1/2-inch pieces) fresh rhubarb 1 tablespoon cold butter, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Place 1 pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate. In large bowl, mix sugar, flour and orange peel. Stir in rhubarb....

Preparation Twice a year, a cavernous warehouse on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is gridded with white-walled booths—and filled with home goods and gifts galore. This is Shoppe Object, a trade show dedicated to the makers and shakers of the design world. The showcase, held at Pier 36, is often the harbinger of design trends to come, which makes two of its co-founders, Minya Quirk and Deirdre Maloney, the interior space’s purveyors....

Ingredients 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 ounces turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped carrot 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup sour cream Preparation In 8-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons oil 1 1/2 lb. boneless beef top round steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 5 pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons) 1 cup flaked or chopped smoked salmon 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (6 ounces) 1 cup chopped fresh spinach Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with aluminum foil....

Preparation Parmesan is a dry, hard cheese made from skimmed or partially skimmed cow’s milk. It has a pale-golden rind and a light-yellow interior. Sharp in flavor with a granular texture, this cheese is primarily used for grating. To keep Parmesan fresh, proper storage is necessary: It should be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and kept in the refrigerator. Cheese that has been exposed to air may start to turn white, or the rind may start to thicken....

Preparation Lemon has long been a popular addition to both cold and hot drinks alike. Slices of the yellow citrus are used for everything from garnishing a cocktail to adding a bit of bright flavor to hot tea—but did you know there may actually be health benefits to adding lemon to your water? Medical professionals explain what those benefits are, and why you may want to work a daily dash of lemon into your routine....

Preparation If you won’t be home for the holidays, there are a number of gorgeous hotels and resorts across the United States that are the next best thing. A number of stays around the country go all out during the holiday season, and we’re highlighting four that are known for providing the exact same festive atmosphere that your family’s holiday home does. Whether you’re planning a seasonal getaway somewhere warm or cold, these four magnificent hotels assure amazing wintertime decorations and scenery that’ll keep your holiday spirits high throughout your stay....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups organic powdered sugar 1 cup vegan margarine, softened 1/4 cup vanilla soymilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 4 cups organic powdered sugar 4 tablespoons vanilla soymilk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the margarine, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed to combine....

Preparation Make graceful holders with swirls that enhance a card’s design. These are actually pieces of inexpensive radio wire – cloth-covered wire, used in vintage radios, that is available in a variety of colors online (look for solid, not stranded, wire). Give it a new twist for a wedding, and it can hold aloft menus, table numbers, or place cards. The wire bends easily and is sturdy enough to keep its shape....

While rice and noodles are the longtime staples, Japanese sandwiches are making their limelight in the arena of the international culinary scene. From the convenient store’s egg sandwich to the epic Wanpaku sandwich to the nori-wrapped rice sandwich, these sandwiches are no doubt one of the best foods out there! Any sandwich expert would agree that they are more than just a grab-and-go food, but an art form itself. We think it owes a lot to the Japanese sensibility and creativity for food....

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Ingredients 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (9 oz) 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1 cup frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend (from 12-oz bag) 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons) 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled, diced 1 cup seedless red grapes, each cut in half 1 cup salted cashews 1 small Gala apple, finely diced 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 to 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise Juice of 1 lime (1 to 2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In large bowl, stir together all ingredients until well mixed, adding salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes Tray or cardboard covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 2 1/2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy creamy white frosting Brown gel food color Yellow gel food color 3 large chocolate-covered candies 1 stick chewy chocolate licorice 1 roll Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® strawberry chewy fruit snack (from 5-oz box) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....

Preparation Chicken breasts are lean, affordable, and oh-so-versatile, but their uneven shape presents an eternal problem for cooks. The narrow side gets overdone while the thick side finishes cooking. Butterflying –- that is, splitting the chicken breast horizontally and opening it like a book –- allows you to then easily pound the meat to an even thickness. (Prepared this way, the split and pounded chicken breasts are called paillards.) Alternatively, you can stuff that butterflied chicken breast with something delicious and close it back up for cooking....