Preparation Everything old is new again: a longtime at-home trick for shinier hair, vinegar rinses are once again rising in popularity. In fact, my great grandmother and her sisters regularly partook in vinegar rinses in their native Russia. When I learned about this in the ‘90s, I tested out the rinse and was delighted it did make my hair shinier and got rid of residue from styling products that shampoo can miss....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons sesame seed, toasted 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 cups finely shredded napa (Chinese) cabbage (8 oz) 1/4 cup chopped jicama 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup coarsely shredded carrot Preparation In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. In medium glass or plastic bowl, toss salad ingredients and dressing....
Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries 1/2 cup bittersweet or dark chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside....
Preparation Foundation has never really been the most foolproof of makeup products. Finding the right shade to match your skin tone alone is the bane of most makeup wearer’s existence. Then, even with the most flawless of applications, some formulas still settle into fine lines and wrinkles. While the cause of creasing is sometimes the foundation itself, more often than not it’s the state of your skin underneath. “If you don’t moisturize, your skin sucks up all the hydration in your foundation,” explains Dr....
If you like to eat deep-fried food, cooking it at home is actually the healthiest choice because you can use fresh oil. You don’t know how many times the restaurant is re-using the same oil! Types of Oil for Deep Frying: For Japanese food, I recommend neutral-flavored oil such as vegetable oil, canola oil, corn oil, bran oil, etc. Tools You Need for Deep Frying A deep frying pot – I love this 2....
Preparation There is nothing quite like picking fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden. That goes for pumpkins, as well. Growing your own pumpkins means you’ll have plenty of squash to make pies and other autumnal dishes, and even plenty left over for jack-o’-lanterns. So, what do you really need to know about growing these fall favorites at home? Here, Adrienne R. Roethling, the director of curation and mission delivery at Paul J....
Preparation If your idea of a perfect wedding reception involves dancing outside beneath a starry sky, then you’ll need to leave room in your budget for great lighting. While all events can benefit from a team of lighting experts, it’s especially important to illuminate the details of your day when the party is taking place outdoors. Otherwise, once the sun sets, your guests won’t be able to see any of those details you spent months perfecting....
Preparation Lavender is a favorite among gardeners and herbalists alike. It’s a gorgeous, fragrant plant that will add height without fuss to almost any garden. At Chesterhaven Beach Farm, we’ve planted well over a thousand lavender plants over the last five years. Some plantings have been more successful than others, but they are always beautiful. At harvest, we cut the lavender stems at the base – it’s the best way to cut lavender....
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Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 6 tablespoons cold butter or margarine 1/4 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham 1 1/2 cups frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons) 5 eggs 3/4 cup half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled Sour cream, if desired Additional sliced green onions, if desired...
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract 6 to 8 drops green food color 1 egg 1 cup creme de menthe baking chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips and chocolate chunks....
Ingredients 1 package (17 oz) beef roast au jus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz) 1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips Vegetable oil for deep frying 8 egg roll skins (from 1-lb package) 1 egg, slightly beaten 8 slices (1 oz each) smoked provolone cheese Preparation Cook beef roast as directed on package; drain, cool and shred....
Try our One-Skillet Sweet Potato dish or Ricotta pancakes for breakfast as well! sausage breakfast casserole- A hearty sausage breakfast casserole is always a great idea. This casserole is just that and truly is the best breakfast casserole. This sausage breakfast casserole is great to make on a simple weekend, for brunch or when you are having guests over or for the Holidays. Can I substitute Vegetables in Breakfast Casserole?...
Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter 1 cup whipping cream 2 oz (1/4 cup) honey-flavored whiskey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt Preparation Line 9-inch square pan with parchment paper; spray with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, whipping cream, whiskey, vanilla and salt to boiling, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; set aside....
Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked quick grits 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat water and salt to boiling....
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/3 cup Progresso™ Italian-style dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 cups tomato pasta sauce (any variety) 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) Preparation Between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper, flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness. In shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese....
Ingredients 2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1 lb extra-lean (at least 95%) ground beef 1 1/4 cups chopped onion 2 medium poblano chiles, seeded, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 25% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix 10 corn tortillas (6 inch) 2...
Ingredients 1 lb. small whole mushrooms, halved 1/2 cup uncooked whole-grain wild rice (not cracked or broken) 1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 envelope onion mushroom soup mix (from 1.8-oz. pkg.) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup water 1 (32-oz.) container Progresso™ beef broth 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed Preparation In 3 to 4-quart slow cooker, layer mushrooms, rice, celery, carrots, soup mix and sugar....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients until soft dough forms. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack....
Preparation Bridal showers traditionally have a female-only guests list, but many of today’s brides are tossing aside that outdated etiquette and hosting a co-ed event instead. The decision to mix sexes allows a bride to share the shower with her husband as well as female and male relatives and close friends. Like a traditional bridal shower, co-ed wedding showers still incorporate a meal and gift exchange, but they’re more reminiscent of a friendly get-together or dinner party....
