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Preparation The Norfolk Botanical Garden is incredibly beautiful and open all year long-but the best season for popping the question here is definitely springtime, when the flowers are starting to bloom. The hardest part involved in planning your proposal? Choosing your backdrop. Would you like to propose at the Japanese Garden, the Rose Garden, or how about at the top of the lookout? Nearly any spot would be ideal, and there is even a riverboat tour that takes you around the gardens....

This omelette is really easy to make and you’re going to feel like you were at a 5-star restaurant. Bacon combined with spinach, tomatoes, and cheese makes a wonderful omelet. Omelette recipe- Omelettes (may also be spelled omelet) are wonderful for breakfast. You can change up the ingredients inside and it’s satisfying, filling and starts your day right. I personally love the combination of spinach with crispy bacon pieces and eggs with your favorite cheese....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg 2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Colored sugar or granulated sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and butter with electric mixer on low speed or with spoon until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors rainbow mix 1 cup butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Assorted candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets About 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-size pieces Salt and pepper, to taste Red pepper flakes, as desired 1/2 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)...

Try this Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe. rotini pasta recipe- We immigrated from Ukraine over 20 years ago (in 1990 to be exact). My parents came to America with two suitcases and $200 dollars to their name (for a family of 13). They worked so hard to start a life in America. I am so grateful for their sacrifice and all the hardships they went through to give us better life (insert tears emoji)....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) miniature semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 2/3 cup butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup reserved miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with waxed paper or foil; grease with shortening....

Ingredients 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted 3 tablespoons molasses 1 container (5.3 oz) Greek vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups whipped cream Graham crackers for dipping Preparation In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Add molasses; beat until combined....

Preparation When you get invited to a bridal shower, you know you’re supposed to bring a gift. The same rule applies if you get an invite for a wedding—you’ll check out the couple’s registry and send something, because that’s what’s customary. But what about an engagement party? Whether you were invited by email or a printed card, it’s still a party, so you might be wondering if that means you’re expected to bring a gift—and if so, what kind of gift?...

Preparation Few things sting more than splurging on a designer handbag only to scratch it in its first wear out of the box. Don’t panic. We asked Chris Moore, owner of Artbag, one of the country’s top handbag repair shops, to tell us how to keep our investment pieces, and everyday satchels, totes, and crossbodies, looking good for years to come. SHOULD YOU PRETREAT YOUR BAG? As tempting as it is to slather your prized possession with a protector, don’t....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 tablespoons cold butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 lb. salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small saucepan, combine shallots, wine and 3 tablespoons lemon juice....

Ingredients 2 cups (1 pint) peppermint ice cream, softened 6 cups (1.5 quarts) mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened 6 cups (1.5 quarts) vanilla ice cream, softened 1 cup butter 8 oz bittersweet chocolate 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 egg whites, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar Preparation Line a 3-quart bowl with plastic wrap....

Japanese curry is often served alongside with steamed rice and an accompaniment of bright crimson red relish called Fukujinzuke (福神漬け). These pickled vegetables are sweet and tangy, which is perfect to set off the richness of curry. You can easily get store-bought Fukujinzuke but I like to make them from scratch in the summer when most of the ingredients are fresh and in season. What is Fukujinzuke A customary item for Japanese curry, Fukujinzuke (福神漬) is a type of Tsukemono, Japanese pickled vegetables....

As you know, the Japanese have many yoshoku (western-style Japanese) dishes. It is a creative demonstration of how the Japanese adopt and adapt foreign influences into our unique cuisine. Hamburger Steak (Hambagu), Spaghetti Napolitan and Omurice are just some of the yoshoku I’ve shared on Just One Cookbook. Today I’ll be sharing another popular yoshoku recipe, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, that is enjoyed especially during fall and wintertime. In case you’re curious, we also call this dish Roll Cabbage (ロールキャベツ)....

Typically when we have a “Japanese” dinner at home, one of the dishes is usually a baked or grilled fish. My children love all kinds of fish, from Hamachi Kama (yellowtail collar) to Miso Cod. One of their favorite baked fish is Salted Salmon (Shiojake/Shiozake). Sometimes when we have leftover, I would use it to make Salmon Fried Rice the next day. It is one of the most convenient and satisfying ways to cook a one-pan meal for the family....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 3/4 cup fat-free egg product 1/2 cup canola oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves (4 oz) 1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped Baguette slices, if desired Assorted raw vegetables, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 bag (16 oz) frozen blackberries 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Ice cream or whipped cream, as desired Preparation Spray 4 1/2-quart slow cooker with baking spray with flour. Pour blackberries into slow cooker. Sprinkle berries with flour and 3 tablespoons of the sugar; stir gently to coat....

Ingredients 2 whole wild duck breasts, cut in half and skin removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 small oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into eighths 1 can (6 ounces) frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate Preparation Sprinkle duck with salt and pepper. Layer duck, oranges, apple and onion in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour orange juice concentrate over top....

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon....