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Preparation Breakouts, sun damage, redness, a reaction to an ill-advised product—we’ve all dealt with skin inflammation at one point or another. If you want to calm your skin and treat the problem, you know you need to look for anti-inflammatory skincare ingredients. Before we break down the additives you need to bookmark, take this tip: While these soothing ingredients work will in a pinch, they’re also worth integrating into your day-to-day routine, so you can ward off redness and irritation all the time....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup sweetened applesauce 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 eggs Preparation In medium bowl, stir all ingredients with wire whisk or fork until blended. Brush griddle or skillet with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray; heat griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat. For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons ancho chile pepper powder 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup hot water 2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 3/4 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled...

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Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/4 cups milk 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 10 slices bread Powdered sugar, if desired Maple syrup, if desired Preparation Heat griddle or skillet; grease if necessary. In shallow dish, stir Bisquick mix, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and eggs until blended. Dip bread into batter; drain excess batter back into bowl. Place bread on hot griddle. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, diced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 cans (14 oz each) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg white 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Dash salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, or mix with spoon. Beat in vanilla and egg white....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry 1 cup grated carrot 1 pouch (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cookie Icing white icing Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, stir cake mix, pudding mix, oil and eggs until combined....

Ingredients 7 cups water 1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups) 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 ham bone, 2 pounds ham shanks or 2 pounds smoked pork hocks Preparation Mix all ingredients except ham in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker....

Recently by coincidence, I have been receiving a lot of feedback about my recipes from my friends and family. They knew about my blog when I first started, but I had no idea that they have been actually following my blog and cooking my recipes! Some of them also asked me to keep sharing more quick and easy recipes for them. So friends and family, this fast and delicious recipe is for you!...

Preparation Outdoor furniture can last a lifetime if it’s properly cared for. Unfortunately, you can’t always say that about the style. If you have a piece that is dated or has suffered one too many scuffs or scratches, you can easily extend the life of the piece with a few repairs. This sturdy sofa was a little too shiny and orange, and it needed restoration to bring it out of a bygone era....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) Finely chopped crystallized ginger, if desired 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 2 cups water 3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 2 cups broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 4 beef cube steaks (6 oz each) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup basil pesto 4 kaiser rolls, split (toasted in oven if desired) 4 slices (about 3/4 oz each) mozzarella cheese 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender; push to side of skillet....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 large red onion, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 lb thick-sliced pancetta or bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon salt, if desired 1...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Red and green food color 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors® red, green and white candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Generously grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 loaf French bread, at least a day old, cut into 1-inch squares (6 to 7 cups) 2 cups Cascadian Farm® frozen organic raspberries (thawed) (from 10-oz bag) 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, sugar and salt with whisk until well mixed....

Preparation Carrying a bouquet of your favorite flowers is considered a must on your wedding day. Though you may decide to pick the blooms that make up your arrangement because you love the colors or their signature fragrance, there are a few other things to consider. Most importantly, you’ll want to think about how your flower’s scent will pair with your wedding fragrance. To ensure your floral arrangement and perfume don’t clash, we asked Brook Harvey-Taylor, President and Founder of the natural beauty company Pacifica, for her tips on how to pick scents that will blend together....

Preparation There’s an old poem that posits a positive or negative fate for couples based on the month they tie the knot. “Marry in the month of May, and you’ll surely rue the day,” it goes. But “marry when the June roses grow, over land and sea you’ll go.” Whether you believe in lucky wedding dates or not, the month you marry can determine (to some extent) the kind of weather you can expect for your celebration....

Preparation Nothing is more startling than when a wild bird flies into the window. After all, it would seem odd that birds—having exceptional navigation systems and knowing where to go when they fly south every winter—would collide headfirst into a pane of glass. So, why is it so common for birds to fly into windows and how can we help prevent it? “Birds fly into windows because they don’t perceive them as hard barriers,” explains John Rowden, senior director of bird-friendly communities at the National Audubon Society....