Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup eggnog or half-and-half 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 egg yolks 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals 1 tablespoon hot water 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) fat-free cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1/4 cup plus 1 to 2 teaspoons caramel fat-free topping 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger 4 medium unpeeled eating apples or pears, each cut into 12 slices Preparation In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in yogurt and 1/4 cup of the topping until smooth....
Ingredients 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cans (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Green Chile Enchilada Sauce 2 cans (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 package (8 oz) oven ready lasagna (12 noodles) 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (16 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese; set aside....
Ingredients 1 loaf Italian bread (10 to 12 inches) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon spicy brown or country-style Dijon mustard 6 slices (1 oz each) Swiss cheese 3/4 lb thinly sliced fully cooked ham Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 25x18-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Without cutting all the way through, cut loaf of bread into 12 (3/4-inch) slices, cutting to within 1/4 inch of bottom....
When you need just one more item to fill your bento box (lunch box), these Octopus Sausages (Tako Sausages) can be a great dish. Not only these are easy to make, the children love the shape of cute octopus in their bento box! Here’s an example of how I pack these little cute octopus in the lunch box (click HERE to read more). Enjoy surprising your children at their lunch time!...
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups sliced mushrooms (5 ounces) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jar or can (14 to 15 ounces) pizza sauce 1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (4 ounces) 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 3/4 cup shredded Italian-style four-cheese blend (3 ounces) Preparation Cook beef, onion, mushrooms and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain....
Preparation When artificial, shiny aluminum Christmas trees were first created and manufactured in the late 1950s, their appeal was not that they were reusable, environmentally responsible, and easy to store, but rather that they were sparkly, space-age, chic, and fun to look at. Millions of the trees were manufactured from 1958 to 1969 in New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and elsewhere, with the largest models (seven feet) selling for about $25. The trees gradually fell out of favor and were relegated to attics, basements, and garbage heaps....
Ingredients 4 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 cup toffee bits 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix oats, peanut butter, pumpkin and toffee bits; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat sugar, cream and butter to a vigorous boil....
If you like salmon recipes, try our Grilled Salmon or the Cheesy Ranch Salmon. Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe- Pan-searing the salmon is such a quick and delicious method to prepare salmon. The ingredients in the recipe are so simple and will pair with just about any side making the salmon a go-to really for just about any occasion. Ingredients for Salmon Pan-Seared: Salmon: Make sure your salmon is fresh or completely thawed before starting....
Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Original Brownie Mix, sifted 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled 1 egg 1/2 cup Andes peppermint crunch baking chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Open box of brownie mix, and set chocolate pouch aside. In large bowl, beat sifted brownie mix, melted butter and egg until batter is smooth....
This is my very first recipe using leek as an ingredient. Leek is not a common vegetable in Japan. We have Tokyo negi, or naganegi, which is similar to leeks, but negi (green onion) is usually thinner and longer while leeks tend to be wider and shorter. Recently I joined FoodBuzz, an online food-blog community and I found so many foodies’ blogs around the world. If you have a chance, spend some time and browse around....
Ingredients 1 jar (26 oz) sun-dried tomato pasta sauce 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 lb uncooked Italian sausage links (7 links) 14 uncooked manicotti pasta shells (8 oz) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in dish. To remaining sauce in jar, add water and mix well....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil 2 1/2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 lb large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, cut into large pieces 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 bottle (750 ml) good-quality dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir) 2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 teaspooon chopped fresh thyme...
Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 1/2 lb) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled dark-orange sweet potatoes 1 medium onion, sliced 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) Preparation If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings. Remove fat from pork. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork....
Ingredients 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef flavored broth 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1/3 cup diced yellow onion 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon dried parsley leaves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 package (4 oz) pepperoni slices, quartered...
Ingredients 4 center-cut bone-in pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 2 medium baking apples, peeled, chopped (2 cups) Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; place in cooker....
Preparation There are several factors to consider when arranging the decorative pillows on your bed—how many is too many and what shapes and sizes go together?—but ultimately, the main question is this: Is there a right or wrong way to do so? Here, Katie Stix, partner, design director, and LEED green associate at Anderson Design Studio, weighs in. If you’re using throw pillows for a purely decorative reason (as in, you remove them when it is time to go to sleep), Stix says how you position them really comes down to preference....
What do you make on those nights when you’re tired but still just want something nourishing & healthy for the family? If you love a quick dinner like I do on most days, here are some family-friendly Japanese recipes that are tasty yet easy-to-follow. These recipes are perfect for weeknight meals as they can be prepped in less than 1 hour! They are my go-to rotations, so I hope they will help you plan your meals as well....
Preparation Throughout the early 2000s, millions watched in awe as Lauren Conrad navigated friendships, love, and fake internships in MTV’s Laguna Beach spinoff show, The Hills. But, it turns out, the reality star-turned-fashion designer’s now-husband wasn’t one of them. In last night’s 10th anniversary special, The Hills: That Was Then, This Is Now, we learned a few new facts about Conrad and the making of the reality show. The special included never-before seen footage of her past, but we also got a glimpse of Conrad’s present: a business meeting at Kohl’s, a photo shoot with Paper Crown, and a look at her marriage to former Something Corporate vocalist and guitarist and current lawyer William Tell, who-surprisingly-has never even watched a full episode of The Hills....
Preparation When dreaming up your Thanksgiving dinner menu, there is one dish you likely can’t imagine your meal without: Green bean casserole. The quintessential side has joined the ranks of turkey day mainstays, like cranberry sauce and stuffing, solidifying itself as a holiday favorite. But beyond being easy to make (you need little more than green beans, mushrooms, and shallots), have you ever wondered why green bean casserole has become a Thanksgiving tradition?...
