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Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 cups uncooked regular long-grain rice 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1/2 cup water 1 cup julienne strips (matchstick-size) carrots 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bag (10 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Preparation In jar with tight-fitting lid, place all dressing ingredients; shake until well blended. Refrigerate. Arrange spinach leaves on individual salad plates. Coat avocado slices with 1 tablespoon orange juice; arrange over spinach....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) yogurt-covered raisins (1 cup) 2 cups roasted salted soy nuts 1 cup candy-coated peanut butter and chocolate candies 1 cup teddy bear-shaped chocolate graham snacks Preparation Mix all ingredients in large bowl or resealable plastic food-storage bag. Related Video

Preparation There’s no denying that being engaged is a wonderfully momentous and exciting chapter in the life of a soon-to-be married couple. Whether you’ve been together several years or only a few months, getting engaged signals taking a major leap forward in your relationship. It means you’ve chosen to spend the rest of your life with this person-what could be more meaningful and intimate than that? Not much, which is why most couples say the engagement period is one of the happiest times of their lives....

During our summer trip to Japan, we visited Odaiba a few times from Nami’s home in Yokohama. On the first trip, we took Tokyo Cruise from Asakusa to Odaiba along the Sumida river. On our second visit, we visited the ultra cool teamLab Borderless, the world’s first digital art museum. Join us as we shopped in mega malls, took in the view of Tokyo from Fuji Television, enjoyed the sunset from bill’s, and checked out the giant Gundam statue....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 3/4 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with butter or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cake mix, 1/2 cup of the melted butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed Cocoa Puffs™ brownie crunch cereal 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 packages (8 oz each) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt Caramel sauce Glazed pecans Dark chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together crushed cereal and melted butter until cereal is moistened. Press in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish....

Preparation You’ve probably spent years, or even decades, dreaming about what your wedding dress might look like, but have you thought about the cost associated with it? You don’t have to have walked down the aisle before to know that wedding dresses often come with hefty price tags. In fact, most brides in the U.S. spend an average of $998 on her wedding dress, according to a new survey by e-commerce site, Lyst, and averages in major cities are even higher....

Ingredients 8 large Fuji apples (about 4 1/2 lb), peeled, sliced 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Carrot Cake Mix 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 3 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 to 2/3 cup buttermilk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Preparation According to a 2017 census conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), of the 3.4 million farmers across the country, only 45,508 are Black. In other words, just 1.3 percent of all farmers in America are Black; the same data shows that over 95 percent are caucasian. While these numbers are undoubtedly disparate, more recent reports suggest that a new generation of Black agricultural producers are working to close this racial gap—both within the farming world and beyond....

There is a popular Chinese-style restaurant called Double Happiness (ダウブルハピネス) in my neighborhood in Yokohama, Japan. This restaurant specializes in Black Sesame Dan Dan Noodles or Black Sesame Tan Tan Men (黒胡麻担々麺) which we look forward to eating their noodles every year. We’ve tried dan dan noodles at many other restaurants, but we believe theirs is by far the best. The noodles are brilliantly redefined and oh-so-good! Inspired, I decided to tinker with the recipe and today I’m sharing my version of Black Sesame Tan Tan Men with you....

This is the perfect dessert to enjoy in the summertime with vanilla ice cream. You cannot go wrong with pies in the summertime! Whether enjoying a baked pie like our Peach Pie or a cream pie like our Strawberry Pie, there is no going wrong with a good homemade pie. BLACKBERRY PIE RECIPE- The combination of flavors in this recipe is truly phenomenal. The crispy, buttery, and flakey pie crust paired with the juicy blackberry filling comes together so well....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 oz) 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cups milk 1/2 cup hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni 4 oz cream cheese (half of 8-oz package), cut into cubes and softened 1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapeños (from 16-oz jar) 2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup....

Ingredients 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup 1 teaspoon soy sauce Dash ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 3 cans (14.5 oz each) cut green beans, drained 1 cup Pillsbury™ Italian cheese & herb baguette chips (from 7-oz bag), crushed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, mix soup, soy sauce, pepper, bread crumbs and green beans. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) Tortilla chips, if desired Shredded lettuce, if desired Additional Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa, if desired...

Preparation A Christmas tree can bring so much joy into your home that it’s a shame to take it down. But at a certain point, a live tree begins to show signs that it’s no longer living—and that’s when you’ll need to get rid of it. According to Harry Barker, Lowe’s senior lawn and garden merchant, most live Christmas trees can last for as many as six weeks after they’re cut—that is, if they’re properly prepared and maintained....

Preparation Health is more than skin-deep—as is its most pervasive adversary. Invisible and symptom-free, chronic inflammation is a factor in heart disease, some types of cancer, asthma, Alzheimer’s, even aging itself. “Cooling the fires of hidden inflammation may be the most important thing you can do for your long-term health and well-being,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Whether you scrape your knee, twist your ankle, or succumb to strep throat, the body’s reaction is the same: The immune system sends in an army of white blood cells to destroy bacteria and repair the tissue....

Ingredients 1 package (14 oz) firm tofu 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion, cut in half, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms 1 orange bell pepper, diced (1 cup) 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced in ribbons...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles Crisp flatbread pieces or small tortilla chips, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese, chiles and flatbread pieces. Stir in cheese and chiles....