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Preparation Though some states have lifted their stay-at-home orders and have started to allow more public activities, you likely plan to spend more time at home this summer than you ever have before. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make your space beautiful, your activities more fun, and the process of preparing family meals a little bit easier. With the help of these Martha Stewart products, you can look forward to a season spent unwinding at home....

Try our other delicious sandwich recipes like our Chicken Philly or our Italian Sub! best MEATBALL SUB recipe- These hearty meatball subs are truly the ultimate recipe! The juicy and tender meatballs are cooked in the marinara sauce then added to hoagie buns and loads of cheese and baked until the cheese has melted, SO GOOD! INGREDIENTS- This recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients! Meatballs– For this recipe, we use our Instant Pot Meatballs in sauce and just make larger meatballs....

ONE-PAN MEALS I am so thrilled to share this recipe with you guys! If you have been following our blog, you know we love quick dinners (I think I need an easy and quick one pan dinners category!). One-pan meals are amazing because you eliminate a ton of dishes (YES!), and the time preparing dinner is very minimal. Doesn’t get any better than that. Here are a few of our favorite dinner ideas- One-Pan Baked Chicken Potatoes and Vegetables – Chicken drumsticks with potatoes and vegetables....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cold butter or margarine 1 egg 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 cup chopped peeled pear (1 medium) 1/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like fine crumbs....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 5 drops green food color 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 32 pecan halves 3/4 cup white vanilla baking chips Granulated sugar, if desired 32 yellow decorating stars, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray or lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients Cooking spray for greasing pan 1 clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 pork tenderloin (about 3/4 lb) 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed Preparation Heat the oven to 425°F. Spray an 8-inch square or 11x7-inch pan with the cooking spray. Peel and crush the garlic in a garlic press. Sprinkle salt and pepper over all sides of the pork tenderloin....

Preparation If you’re a fan of home renovation television shows, you already know that they make buying and restoring a fixer upper look so easy. All you have to do is find a home that’s in bad shape or severely dated, bring in a squadron of service pros (plumbers, electricians, cabinet makers) who spend days and nights repairing this and installing that, call in an interior decorator, and voilà—you’ve got a beautifully renovated, move-in ready home in just weeks....

Preparation Keep a gift from getting separated from its card by weaving the ribbon through the envelope. Use a utility knife to make four slits in the top of the empty envelope (place cardboard in envelope to keep from cutting through bottom layer). Place card in envelope on top of gift. Wrapping ribbon from bottom, thread right end through two right slits and left end through two left slits; tie ribbon in bow....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each) 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 cups Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce (from 25.5 oz jar) 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz) Preparation In shallow dish or pie plate, mix Bisquick mix, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. In another shallow dish or pie plate, beat egg....

Ingredients 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 to 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup hot strong coffee 2 tablespoons (1 oz) dark rum 2 tablespoons (1 oz) rum and coffee liqueur Whipped cream Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, pumpkin and sugar over medium heat until hot (do not boil). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, coffee, dark rum, and the rum and coffee liqueur....

Preparation A simple, unassuming kitchen tool, the spurtle is one hot ticket. The wooden spoon/spatula may not be part of your usual utensil set, but it’s a favorite of “Mad Hungry” host Lucinda Scala Quinn for its ease of use and versatility. Here, a primer on the spurtle. What is a spurtle? The flat wooden utensil developed in Scotland was originally used to stir porridge and prevent it from becoming lumpy....

Preparation A family-style wedding meal looks much a lot like the family dinners you had as a child. Large platters of prepared food are placed in the center of each reception table, and these generally consist of one or two entrées and a variety of sides. Instead of receiving a pre-plated meal, each guest takes turns serving themselves from the communal dishes. For many couples, this type of meal service combines the best parts of a plated meal with the best parts of a buffet-guests don’t have to leave the table but they’re able to pick and choose what they’d like to eat....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey 1 cup uncooked wagon wheel pasta (2 ounces) 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 medium tomato, chopped ( 3/4 cup) 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce Preparation Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey in oil 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ White Angel Food Cake Mix 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat dry angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely upside down as directed on cake mix box, about 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup Zinfandel wine 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 6 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Zinfandel wine Chocolate curls Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Preparation If you’re thinking that ballroom weddings automatically equal trite décor, heavy carpets, and poor lighting, you’re entirely mistaken. Although open-air weddings are popular with contemporary brides and grooms, hotel ballrooms offer quite a few perks that your favorite outdoor space does not. If you haven’t considered the upsides to a classic, indoor celebration, it’s time to. Here, unique ways a ballroom wedding may give you your perfect day, while also saving you some unneeded stress....

Ingredients 1 jar (7 or 7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained 1/2 cup half-and-half 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated cooked diced potatoes with onions 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves Preparation In food processor or blender, place roasted peppers and half-and-half. Cover; process on medium-high speed 30 seconds until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 2 eggs 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup shortening 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 2/3 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, or three 8-inch round cake pans....

Ingredients Preparation Crafter Emily Martin, the top seller on the websiteetsy.com, a Brooklyn, New York-based online marketplace for all things handmade, is here to make one-of-a-kind dolls sure to please children and adults alike.Download the doll template and three simple tutorials, hand-drawn by Emily herself, to make a beautiful black apple doll at home.Tutorial 1Tutorial 2Tutorial 3Doll TemplateResources: The felt used to make them is available onmagiccabin.com. Fabric and buttons can be found at fabric stores....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups blue or yellow cornmeal 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottoms only of 14 medium muffin cups with shortening, or line with paper baking cups. In large bowl, mix all ingredients with spoon; beat vigorously 30 seconds....