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Ingredients 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1/2 cup water 1 egg 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, 1 cup of the cheese, the water and egg; set aside. In ovenproof 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain....

Most notably known as the birthplace of the oldest beer in Japan, Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is also a food lover’s paradise. You can find incredibly fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables from local farms, and high-quality dairy products, all of which contribute to its thriving food scene. Aside from the famous soft-serve ice cream, snow crab, and jingisu kan (barbecue-style mutton dish), another local specialty that any visitors to the snowy city must-try is Soup Curry (スープカレー)....

Preparation Two new door styles, five new finishes, and 24 new design options; that’s a lot of new! Martha Stewart Living Kitchens, available exclusively at The Home Depot, is refreshing its collection of PureStyle™ cabinetry with great designs and colors that bring lasting beauty to everyday living. The assortment also includes countertops and hardware, giving you the ability to fully customize the look of your kitchen. With more than 75 style and finish combinations, this high-quality brand offers an aesthetic for every home....

Preparation A year ago, Cameron Normand’s life got a whole lot bigger. She got married, then moved into a large home in Alexandria, Virginia, that could accommodate her, her new husband, and his four children. But even with the extra space, the house needed an update-starting in the kitchen. Now feeding four growing step-kids ranging in age from 9 to 16, there just wasn’t enough counter or storage space, and there definitely wasn’t a place to hang backpacks and jackets when everyone got home from school....

Ingredients 8 uncooked manicotti pasta shells 3/4 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 container Greek Fat Free plain yogurt 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 jar (14 oz) tomato pasta sauce Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Preparation Avocado toast is everywhere-we liken it to the tomato bruschetta of recent years. And like bruschetta, which we Americans seemed to discover all at once at some point in the ’90s, avocado toast became an instant classic, almost a cliché. At this point we might even take it for granted, yet nothing can match its perfection: good, rustic bread with luscious avocado and a sprinkling of crunchy sea salt on top hits all the spots....

Preparation Amid the huge bottles and tins of cooking oils you see in supermarkets, you’ve probably noticed smaller containers. They’re not travel-sized oils; rather, they’re what are known as finishing oils, and while they’re not the workhorses that everyday olive oil, grapeseed, and safflower are, they’re absolutely worth adding to your ingredient repertoire. Finishing oils are “about imparting color, rich flavor, and that extra fullness of texture,” says Matthieu Kohlmeyer, president and CEO of artisan oil maker La Tourangelle....

Preparation A kitchen windowsill herb garden brings nature indoors while also bringing fresh flavors to anything you cook. You can start your garden either with seeds or small plants, but keep in mind that seeds, though more affordable, involve more work and take longer to grow than a young plant. While a windowsill in the kitchen is most convenient for its proximity to meal prep, any window in your home will work....

Preparation After carefully putting together your ideal wedding guest list and mailing out each invitation, it’s only natural to anxiously wait for the RSVPs to come back. But as you start opening the response cards, you’re surprised to see that a number of would-be guests have sent their regrets. What gives? Here are seven common reasons why people RSVP “no” to a wedding, which may help you better understand what’s happening with your own guest list....

Preparation For instance, this Sealy mattress usually costs $729, but right now it’s on sale for 42 percent off, which is a savings of over $300. And this top-rated iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner is 30 percent off, bringing its price down from $1,000 to $699. Of course, smaller, more affordable items, like this mini Le Creuset stoneware cocotte and these assorted succulents, are also part of the sale. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton) 1 cup uncooked millet 2 bags (1 pound each) frozen broccoli, red pepper, onions and mushrooms, thawed 1 1/3 cups apple juice 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey Preparation Heat broth to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepa. Stir in millet; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Dash salt 1 cup milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla bean paste 24 paper lollipop sticks 1 package (16 oz) chocolate-flavored candy coating, chopped, melted 1 large block white plastic foam 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips...

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring, if desired 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/2 cup pecan halves...

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Original Brownie Mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1 1/4 cups from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on box....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs, beaten 10 caramels, unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bag (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup) 1 cup milk chocolate chips 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar and the butter....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons water 1 egg 2 cups flaked coconut 2/3 cup canned sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, water and egg until soft dough forms. Spread dough evenly in bottom of pan....

Ingredients 5 to 6 cups sliced baking apples (4 medium) 1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg Ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Arrange apples in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Stir together remaining ingredients except ice cream until crumbly; sprinkle over apples....

Ingredients Juice of 1 large orange (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Preparation In small bowl, mix all ingredients with whisk until well blended. Brush glaze over ham during last 45 minutes of baking. Related Video

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy 2 2/3 cups water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2/3 cup milk 2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes (dry) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain....