Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix 1 cup milk 3 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 4 slices bacon, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 can (28 oz) baked beans 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon yellow mustard Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, bacon and onion until beef is browned; drain. In slow cooker, mix beef mixture and all remaining ingredients....
Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup sugar Juice of 1 lime 1 sprig fresh basil 4 nectarines, peeled, cut into chunks 4 peaches, peeled, cut into chunks 1 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted, halved 1 cup canned or fresh pineapple chunks Preparation In heavy saucepan, heat sugar, water, lime juice and basil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; discard basil sprig. In large glass bowl, mix nectarines, peaches, cherries and pineapple....
Preparation This means avoiding any anniversaries or birthdays–two days that your girlfriend is on high alert for a potential proposal. Ashley Noack, owner and lead planner at Coastyle Events, says, “pick a ’normal’ day or pre-planned activity and base it around something that you would do together.” Your fiancée-to-be will be far more suspicious of a proposal on your anniversary than she will be during your usual Sunday morning pancakes and coffee ritual....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces Fresh assorted berries and sweetened whipped cream, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch tart pan with 1-inch rim and removable bottom with cooking spray....
During our trip to the Nikko area, we visited the Edo Wonderland and Tobu World Square theme parks and our family had a blast at both. Tobu World Square is a miniature theme park with over 100 buildings built at 1/25 scale. The preciseness of the replica buildings are delightful to look at and if you love miniatures, you’ll appreciate the details spent in creating these structures. Ready to check out the shrunken world?...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, diced (about 3 cups) 2 carrots, diced (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/4 cup canned Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef broth 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 lb uncooked spaghetti 1/2...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devils food cake mix 1/3 cup butter 1 egg 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups powdered sugar (about l lb) 2 tablespoons milk 3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, chopped, if desired 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1 cup milk chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/2 cup whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix crust ingredients; press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan....
Ingredients 36 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (about 1 3/4 cups) 4 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon corn syrup or honey 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 tablespoons red food color 2 eggs 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup milk 2 cups whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Chocolate shavings, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 12 small red potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb) 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crushed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 8- or 9-inch square pan or 13x9-inch pan, place potatoes. Drizzle oil over potatoes; turn potatoes so all sides are coated. Sprinkle onions and rosemary over potatoes; stir. Roast uncovered about 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender....
Ingredients 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Original Biscuits (8 Count) 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)...
Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) frozen (thawed) apple juice concentrate 1/2 cup sweet red wine or apple cider 4 pounds cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into fourths 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup apple brandy or apple cider 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Heat juice concentrate, wine and apples to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft....
This lemonade with our Peach Tea and Iced Caramel Latte are summertime favorites for parties. STRAWBERRY ACAI LEMONADE REFRESHER- This strawberry acai lemonade recipe is so easy to make and tastes just like the one you’d order from Starbucks. Freshly homemade lemonade mixed with a strawberry acai puree and served over ice is the perfect summertime drink to cool you down. INGREDIENTS- Strawberries– We use fresh strawberries for the puree, frozen strawberries may easily be used....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 package (1 ounce) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (15.25 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 2 cups shredded Cheddar or process American cheese (8 ounces) 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches....
During our visit to Arita and Imari to learn about porcelains in Japan, we stayed in Takeo Onsen, about 10 miles away (15 km). Why did we stay so far away? Surprisingly, there aren’t many ryokan or hotel options nearby Arita that we could recommend to readers. Anyhow, we were happy to explore Takeo Onsen 武雄温泉, a hot spring town with a thousand years of history. Where is Takeo Onsen Takeo Onsen (in Takeo City) is east of Arita on the Sasebo Line and it’s a 17 min train ride or 22 min by car....
Earlier this month I traveled to San Luis Obispo with the family to explore new restaurants and wineries. I love trying new restaurants to get inspirations for quick and easy recipes I can share on Just One Cookbook. One of the dinners we had was at Novo Restaurant & Lounge in downtown SLO. Mr. JOC will share a review of the restaurant at a future date, but I want to talk about one of the appetizers we had, Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps....
Preparation You’ve been invited to the dinner party. It may be a casual, laid-back gathering of long-time friends, or it could be more formal occasion like a fundraising event or an awards ceremony. Much work goes into hosting a dinner party. That’s why, as guests, we have a responsibility to conduct ourselves in a polite manner. Following basic rules of etiquette as a dinner party guest increases your chances of being invited back, says Jacqueline Whitmore, etiquette expert and author of Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work....
Preparation Behold the menorah: This ritual candelabrum is considered to be both a religious and secular symbol—one that recalls a story of freedom won from persecution. During the season of Hanukkah, it is common to see them displayed in shops and neighbors’ windows before being tucked away until next year. Surely releasing a menorah from its hiding place and displaying it year-round is as much a mitzvah, or good deed, as lighting it for the Jewish holiday....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch), heated 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz) 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa, if desired...
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup brandy 1 lb fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted 1 (1-quart) heatproof jar with tight-fitting lid Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water and lemon juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture slightly reduces and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in brandy and pitted cherries. Transfer cherries and liquid to jar (liquid should cover cherries completely)....
