Preparation Cats hunt-and no amount of domestication has changed their inherent desire to patrol their domain in the hunt for prey. Even cats that don’t go out of their way to chase a mouse still have inborn hunting and territorial characteristics. We’ve all seen the look of pure joy on our cat’s faces when they watch birds or squirrels from the window. And because cats are naturally curious creatures, they love to explore....
Ingredients 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups) 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 teaspoons) 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 bottle (8 oz) clam juice 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1/2 cup dry white wine or water 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon sugar...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 4 large onions, cut into eighths 4 to 4 1/2 pounds fresh beef brisket (not corned beef), trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 to 4 dried ancho chiles, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons ground cumin 3 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 large yellow, red or green bell peppers, cut into 2 1/2-inch strips...
Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries 2 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar 1/4 cup cachaça 1 cup ice cubes 1 whole strawberry Preparation In lowball glass, muddle chopped strawberries and sugar until juices are released from berries, leaving some pieces of fruit intact. Add cachaça; stir to combine. Fill glass with ice; stir again. Garnish with whole strawberry. Serve immediately. Related Video
Preparation From our obsession with plant-parenting to the growing concern over the state of our environment, there’s no doubt that nature is on our minds more than ever before. For that reason, it might come as little surprise to you that the prevailing living room decorating trends for 2019 reflect our collective love for the great outdoors-Mother Nature, 2019 is turning out to be your year. From earthy tones to neutral, grounding hues, design experts predict that this year’s living room paint palettes will be largely inspired by the natural world around us....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 tablespoon white vanilla baking chips 1 tablespoon milk chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar, if desired Preparation In small ungreased mug, beat Bisquick mix, cocoa, granulated sugar, milk and canola oil until well combined. Stir in chips. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes....
Miso (味噌), fermented soybean paste, is a traditional Japanese condiment. It consists of soybeans, grains (usually steamed rice or barley), salt, and koji culture (麹, a fermentation starter AKA aspergillus oryzae). The mixture ferments in cedar-wood kegs at ambient temperature for six months to five years. What is Miso Miso is made by fermenting soybeans by adding koji and salt. Widely recognized as one of the top superfoods for gut health....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup quick-mixing flour 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup whipping cream 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (16 oz) 1 can (12 oz) beer Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat....
Ingredients 7 eggs 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup finely shredded peeled carrots (2 medium) 2/3 cup powdered sugar 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 cups) 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean) 2 cups hot water 1/2 cup milk 1 box (5.7 oz) Hamburger Helper™ Sweet BBQ 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup sliced green onions Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water, milk, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from box) and corn....
This easy no-bake dessert recipe will satisfy all your sweet cravings! If you like this chocolate pudding recipe then you NEED to try our delicious vanilla pudding recipe! OREO PUDDING- This no-bake Oreo dessert is a family favorite and is always a hit at any gathering! Rich and creamy chocolate pudding topped with crushed Oreos and drizzled with a chocolate ganache. The dessert comes together in just 15 minutes, so EASY....
Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Powdered sugar, if desired Unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired Preparation Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper. In heavy 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in whipping cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes, stirring frequently, just until firm enough to roll into balls....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag) 2 cups frozen broccoli cuts 1 cup corn 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 4 cups sage and onion-seasoned stuffing cubes (from 14-oz bag) 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat....
While growing up in Japan, my mother made a lot of eggplant dishes and it always made me wondered what was so good about eggplant. Personally, I prefer crunchy and crispy foods, and mushy, soft eggplant was not one of my favorite vegetables. After I came to the U.S. and tried more varieties of eggplant dishes, I started to love eggplant. One of the eggplant recipes I was crazy about was a grilled eggplant sandwich with roasted bell pepper....
Preparation In knitting, there are two basic styles of technique: the English method and the German or Continental method. The only real difference lies in how the yarn is held. With the English method, the working yarn is held in the right hand; with the Continental method, it is held in the left. While both methods produce equally fine results, they are different enough that it’s worth understanding both and how each could benefit your knitting....
Ingredients 2 cups diced cooked ham 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 2 pouches (6.5 oz each) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....
Preparation If you’re looking for a fun, free, and eco-friendly way to refresh your wardrobe, consider hosting a clothing swap party. When planned properly, a clothing swap not only invites you and your friends to clean out their closets-haven’t we all been meaning to?-but everyone gets to go home with a fun new fashion haul. “One of my favorite ways to shop secondhand is hosting a clothing swap,” says California-based zero waste blogger, Kathryn Kellogg....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ gelatin strawberry-flavored 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ gelatin berry blue-flavored 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ gelatin lime-flavored 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ gelatin orange-flavored Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat cookie mix, softened butter and egg with spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until well combined....
Ingredients 2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon salt 2 packages (16 oz each) medium pasta shells 3 lb asparagus, blanched and cut into 4-inch pieces 2 lb snap pea pods, blanched 16 medium green onions, sliced (1 cup) 2 medium yellow bell peppers, coarsely chopped (2 cups)...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 50 cookies) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 pint (2 cups) whipping (heavy) cream 3 egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 2 cups fresh raspberries...
