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Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice 2 cups chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in rice. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 16 minutes (do not lift cover or stir); remove from heat....

Preparation Libraries hold our stories; seed libraries hold the story of our food. Vivien Sansour, founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, is recording those stories as quickly as she can. In 2014, Sansour started the project in Battir, Palestine, to capture the essence of the foods she remembers from her childhood. Rich flavors, textures, and regionally-famous varieties of produce were disappearing from her local markets. In her search-which started, she says, with a quest for a purple carrot-she met more and more Palestinians who had their own seed-stories to share....

Ingredients 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 1/3 cup diced onion 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (15.25 oz) Southwestern style corn (corn with peppers) 1 can (15.5 oz) white beans, drained, rinsed 5 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons) 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired Preparation In 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken breast, onion, garlic, corn and white beans....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 package (0.4 oz) ranch dressing mix (buttermilk recipe) 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ black beans, undrained 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, undrained 1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, undrained 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, undrained 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained...

Ingredients 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh orange peel Additional grated fresh orange peel or orange twists, if desired Preparation In large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until cream begins to thicken, then on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in orange juice and 1/2 teaspoon orange peel....

Ingredients 4 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (2 lb), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, place sweet potatoes, garlic, water and salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer covered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender (do not drain)....

Preparation Since olive oil is such a staple in the kitchen, it seems like a no-brainer to leave it next to the stove. It’s convenient; it’s easy to tell when you’re running low; and it looks stylish, especially if you decant the oil into one of those cute glass cruets. Unfortunately, it’s also the worst possible way to store this essential ingredient because exposure to heat and light are two of oil’s worst enemies....

Ingredients 4 lb yellow summer squash, sliced 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 2 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (5 oz) 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Preparation Your ceremony and reception are certainly important, but without a signed marriage license, your union isn’t technically complete. That’s why it’s so important to ensure this document is signed at the appropriate time, with the right witnesses. To help you be certain your nuptials are valid in the eyes of the law, we’re tackling some of the most common questions related to the signing of a marriage license. RELATED: YOUR ULTIMATE MARRIAGE LICENSE CHECKLIST...

Ingredients 1 lb bulk pork chorizo sausage 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 5 cups uncooked dumpling egg noodles or wide egg noodles (8 oz) 1/2 cup water Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chorizo and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until chorizo is no longer pink and onion is tender....

Ingredients 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained, or 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup white or cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce Preparation Mix corn, bell pepper, onion and pimientos in medium heatproof glass or plastic bowl....

Ingredients 6 medium leeks (2 pounds), thinly sliced 4 medium potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup half-and-half Chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation Mix all ingredients except half-and-half and chives in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or high heat setting 4 to 5 hours) or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 5 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (8 oz) 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 can (12 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Flour, butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling with more fruit (from 21-oz can) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 24 regular-size muffin cups with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms....

It’s been one week since magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan. As the struggle with the nuclear reactors continues, it overshadows the news of people in the region needing emergency supplies and medical care. I placed the banner for donating to Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund to help raise additional funds for delivering goods and services to those in need. Thank you for your support....

Preparation Winter weddings are gorgeous. The crisp, cold air and the snow that sometimes sheets the ground makes for fairytale-inspired photos and an evening to remember. The only thing that’s difficult about a winter wedding is deciding what to wear as a guest. Most formal gowns tend to be designed for warmer weather-with capped sleeves or no sleeves at all. To help guide you towards the most appropriate attire for winter weddings, we asked stylists to share their dressing dos and don’ts....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix Butter, gluten-free vanilla and egg as called for on cookie mix box 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla 4 eggs 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. For crust, make cookies as directed on box using butter, vanilla and eggs—except press dough into bottom and 1 inch up side of 10-inch springform pan....

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar, if desired 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2/3 cup corn, thawed and drained 2 tablespoons from 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or grease with shortening. Stir Bisquick mix, cornmeal, sugar, salt, milk, oil and eggs in medium bowl just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (40 cookies) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 jar (10 or 11 1/4 oz) lemon curd (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1...

When it comes to mainstream fast food, Japan offers not only hamburgers and french fries, but the menu also extends to noodles and donburi (rice bowl) meals. During lunchtime, you’d see diners and noodle shops around the office buildings crowded with Japanese office workers making their fuss-free fast food orders. These lunch spots usually serve up quick one-bowl meals, and Oyakodon (親子丼) or Oyako Donburi (親子丼ぶり) is often one of the popular choices....