Preparation Wooden geometric shapesCraft paint and brushTable-number cards Ask your hardware store to cut slits for table number cards in your wooden blocks.Paint the wooden shapes with the color of your choice, or leave them bare for a natural look.Slip table number cards into the slits. Wooden geometric solids, $27 for 19; amazon.com. Related Video
Preparation When it comes to prepping your skin and getting a gorgeous complexion for your wedding day, our experts agree that the work needs to begin months in advance. Rose-Marie Swift, makeup artist and founder of RMS Beauty, says, “Beauty is an inside job. It begins with your gut health, the food you eat, your water intake, and your sleeping habits. For excellent gut health, I recommend taking [probiotics and prebiotics]....
Preparation People have strong feelings about mashed potatoes. This almost universally loved side dish requires just a few basic ingredients and doesn’t call for any difficult techniques or a lot of time. The end result should be fluffy, creamy, and smooth; no lumps, and nothing gummy or watery please. To achieve the best mashed potatoes every time, follow these expert tips. Know that potato type does matter and small changes, like using a different tool or how you cut the potatoes, can make a big difference, too....
Preparation While built-up grease and grime or burnt-on food can wreak havoc on any pan, aluminum ones have another distinct enemy: dishwashers. Like cast-iron cookware, aluminum pans should avoid the machine at all costs. “The combination of alkaline dishwasher detergent, high heat, and minerals in your water can trigger a reaction that darkens the metal,” says Jennie Varney, brand manager for Molly Maid. Not to mention, the force of the jets can knock your pan into other dishware, scratching or nicking its surface....
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), undrained 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Sour cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 8-inch square baking dish, spread 2 1/2 cups of the cereal. Spoon beans evenly over cereal. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon salsa evenly over cheese....
Ingredients 1 box (4.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Ultimate Cheddar mashed potatoes 1 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium) 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening. Make potatoes as directed on box except omit butter and use 1 cup water, 1/2 cup milk and Cheese Sauce pouch....
Preparation Putting a grand-occasion meal on the table really can be fuss-free-if you’re serving ham. A baked ham slathered with a sweet-tart glaze is the cook’s greatest ally. There’s no real cooking involved; you simply heat it through. But to the uninitiated, buying a ham can be a bit intimidating, so it helps to know what you’re looking for. A whole ham is the entire hind leg of a hog; it can weigh upwards of 15 pounds....
Though we use a traditional fluffy pancake recipe, you can also prepare Ricotta Pancakes as well. what is a charcuterie board? A Classic Charcuterie Board has cured meats arranged on a platter with a variety of crackers, nuts, cheese, and jams. Today we share the ULTIMATE breakfast pancake platter, or breakfast charcuterie board. Homemade fluffy pancakes with all the breakfast helpings, so beautiful once arranged and served. Chef’s NOTE: When serving pancakes on a charcuterie board with the meats, arrange the toppings onto the platter before you prepare the pancakes....
We love Sweet Bread recipes, because who doesn’t? From Cranberry Orange Bread to loaded Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, sweetbreads are so easy to make and satisfies the sweet tooth cravings. BEST PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD- This is the BEST recipe for pumpkin banana bread loaded with chocolate chips. The bread loaf is so easy to make and is packed with so much flavor. Combine the ingredients, add to a bread pan and bake....
Ingredients 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped, if desired 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts, if desired 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with butter. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth....
Preparation Right under our noses, the apples, pears, and plums in our fruit bowls turn from beautiful, bright, and shiny to less appealing with each passing day. Then, all of a sudden, there’s a point at which we find ourselves avoiding them, looking away as we walk past the bowl on the countertop in search of a better snack. Maybe their soft spots have gotten larger, or they’ve developed a few wrinkles in their once-taut skin....
Preparation Remember those moments when you first met your now-husband or -wife and all you could think was, “Wow, we have so much in common!” When you’re first dating-and for some pairs, even years into the relationship-you’re amazed at how many times you say “Me too!” when he comments on a band he likes, a vacation he adored, or a workout that gets his heart racing. While shared interests, values, and hobbies are often what bring couples together, as relationships deepen and strengthen over time, you might find yourself spending far more time with this person and not necessarily enjoying those you both once loved to do on your own....
Ingredients 1 large head green cabbage (about 2 pounds) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium zucchini, diced (1 cup) 1 cup cooked white rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth Preparation Heat oven to 350°....
Preparation Halloween is the time to serve up spooky, delicious treats, and we’re not the only ones with this belief. After all, Persephone ate only a few pomegranate seeds in the whole time Hades had her trapped on his side of the River Styx. If only he’d served treats as tempting as our underworld-inspired recipes. This macabre selection is not the food of myth; instead, it’s a stunning drink and appetizer pairing fit for the gods—and just what the most elegant of adult Halloween parties needs....
Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 6 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled butternut squash (2 small) 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in onion. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in squash, thyme and pepper....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup real maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 cups whole milk 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons whiskey, if desired 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons real maple syrup Maple flakes, if desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup and the salt to boiling, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; set aside....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 medium cooking apples, peeled and sliced (2 cups) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup boiling water Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix Bisquick and granulated sugar in medium bowl. Stir in milk until blended. Pour into ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches....
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/8 teaspoon salt, if desired 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup hot milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate curls, if desired Preparation Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one-crust filled pie using 9-inch pie plate....
Ingredients 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni pasta 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon mustard 8 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup diced dill pickles Preparation Place cooked pasta in large bowl. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Gently stir in hard-cooked eggs. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled....
Ingredients 8 graham cracker squares 2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55-oz each), each halved 4 large marshmallows 4 long-handled forks Preparation On each of 4 graham cracker squares, place candy bar half. Spear each marshmallow on long-handled fork; toast over campfire coals or over grill with low heat. Place 1 toasted marshmallow on top of each chocolate bar. Top each with cracker; press together and hold for a few seconds to melt chocolate....
