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Ingredients 4 slices thick-sliced bacon 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning & salad dressing mix 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder 1 package Old El Paso™ Tortilla Bowls Mini Soft Flour Tortillas 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3 oz) Chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, as desired 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 lb) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 eggs 1 quart (4 cups) dairy eggnog (do not use canned) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons bourbon or orange juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in baking dish. In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg....

Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar (to taste) 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee Whipped cream Dash pumpkin pie spice 2 cinnamon sticks Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, pumpkin and sugar over medium heat until hot (do not boil). Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, the vanilla and coffee....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon poppy seed 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 bag (10 oz) heart of romaine salad mix (about 10 cups) 2 cups fresh raspberries 2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and cut in half 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced Preparation In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk. In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss....

Ingredients 2 boxes (13.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Streusel Muffin & Quick Bread Mix 1 1/3 cups milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 3 cups chopped peeled baking apples (3 medium) 1 cup thick caramel topping 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, stir muffin mix, streusel (from muffin mix box), milk, oil and eggs just until blended (batter will be lumpy)....

Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 6 slices precooked bacon (from 2.2-oz package), crumbled 1/2 bag (1-lb size) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise (about 2 cups) 4 medium red potatoes, each cut into 4 pieces 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1 jar (12 oz) chicken gravy 1 bag (12 oz) frozen cut green beans, thawed 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 package (14-oz size) herb-seasoned stuffing cubes (about 4 2/3 cups)...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 4 eggs 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix Vanilla ice cream, as desired Preparation Spray 4 1/2-quart slow cooker with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, mix brownie mix with 1/4 cup of the melted butter and 2 of the eggs. In another large bowl, mix chocolate chip cookie mix, remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and remaining 2 eggs....

Preparation Tulle Sourcewhite tulleScissorsBookCloth-covered floral stem wiresMontana Gold spray paint in Pure Magenta, Frozen Raspberry, Strawberry, and Salmon,33third.com Wrap tulle around a book, securing the first layer with your finger, then winding the material around roughly 25 times. (The more layers, the pouffier the puff.) Cut the tulle from its roll once you’ve finished your last layer and hold in place with a finger. Carefully slip the layers off the book and pinch them together in the middle with your fingers....

Ingredients 1 box (7.25 oz) macaroni and cheese dinner Milk and butter or margarine 1 pouch (4 oz) 100% butternut squash purée Preparation Make macaroni and cheese dinner as directed on box–except stir in squash purée with the milk. Related Video

How do you cook vegetables so they retain their moisture, and especially their nutrients, while still looking fresh and colorful? Try baking vegetables in parchment paper! This moist-heat cooking technique is often called “En Papillote” (ahn-poppy-YOTE), French for “in parchment”. With this cooking method, food is enclosed in a packet of parchment paper (or you can substitute with aluminum foil) and baked in the oven. Today, I prepared Summer Vegetables Baked in Parchment Paper, seasoned with a delicious Maple Miso Sauce....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup water 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons bourbon 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 6 tablespoons milk 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon bourbon Pecan halves for garnish, as desired...

Preparation Whether or not you grew up in a religious household, converting to a new religion for your soon-to-be spouse is not something to be taken lightly. It’s a big commitment, and one that you should wholeheartedly be ready for. That’s why we talked to two experts—Amy Michelle DeBaets, an ethics professor with a PhD in religion, and Steve Kurniawan, a practicing preacher and theologian who holds a degree in Christian theology—to find out what you should consider before converting to a new religion in the name of love....

Preparation Most couples expect to feel refreshed and rejuvenated after returning from their honeymoon. With the tediously stressful tasks of wedding planning behind them, they’re finally free enjoy the first few weeks of married life together. But, sometimes, the end of the vacation doesn’t bring those expected feelings of happiness, and the couple may fall victim to the post-honeymoon blues. After getting engaged, a bride and groom will spend much of their free time planning their ceremony and reception....

Preparation As the old year comes to a close and a new year begins, we are filled with hope to make this year better than the last. Often, we promise to do this by making various resolutions that we really do intend on keeping… but tend to languish after the end of January. We believe that if there is one thing you should stick to in 2019, it ought to be to take on a new hobby....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 medium) 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium) 1/2 cup fat-free egg product or 2 eggs 1/3 cup canola oil 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup golden raisins 4 oz (from 8-oz package) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 package (4-serving size) butterscotch instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 4 eggs 2 packages (8 oz each) toffee bits, about 2 cups 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously grease bottom and sides of two 9-inch round pans or spray with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup milk 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3 eggs 2 teaspoons poppy seed 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Lemon Frosting or 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting About 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa Sliced almonds, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour....

Ingredients 4 medium tart baking apples, peeled, sliced (4 cups) 1/3 cup plus 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup cold butter or margarine 1/4 cup chopped pecans, if desired 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup caramel topping Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square baking dish with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 pound (16 ounces) pork tenderloin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces (1/2 cup) ground chorizo sausage 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup ginger lime marmalade or your favorite marmalade Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Butterfly the tenderloin until it is laid out flat. Place the butterflied tenderloin between large pieces of plastic wrap. With a meat tenderizer,pound tenderloin until 1/4-inch thickness. Season the tenderloin on both sides with salt and pepper....