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Preparation Last Friday, The Real host Adrienne Bailon and singer-songwriter Israel Houghton tied the knot in the couple’s favorite city in the world-Paris. An intimate group of 70 close friends and family watched as Mr. and Mrs. Houghton exchanged vows and celebrated at the Hotel Plaza Athénée. “I genuinely just feel so blessed and grateful,” the newly dubbed Mrs. Houghton told People. “I’ve honestly never been happier in my entire life....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef 3 1/2 cups water 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon beef-flavor instant bouillon 1 (2.8-oz.) pkg. beef-flavor baked ramen noodle soup mix 4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream, if desired Preparation In Dutch oven or large saucepan, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked. Drain. Add water, tomatoes, vegetables, bouillon and seasoning packet from soup mix; mix well....

Ingredients 2 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup 1 can (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (from 6-oz container) 3/4 cup chopped cooked crabmeat Fresh thyme sprigs, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat soup and chilies to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; beat in whipping cream and seasoning with whisk until blended. Cook just until hot (do not boil)....

Ingredients 1 large Red Delicious apple, cut into 20 slices 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (1/3 cup) 1 cup baby arugula 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper Preparation In large bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice; pat dry with paper towels. Spread each slice with about 2 teaspoons cheese. Top with bacon, arugula and pepper. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

If you like mushrooms, try THESE Spinach and Artichoke canapes with mushrooms or THIS chicken and mushroom canape recipe. How to Make Brie Mushroom Canapes- Slice baguette (or any other bread).Cut brie into small pieces.Sautee mushrooms.Prepare any additional toppings.Top bread with ingredients.Bake canapes and enjoy! Brie cheese is such a wonderful combination with sauteed mushrooms. The canapes can either be made with just the cheese and mushrooms or additional ingredients may be added for more flavors....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup chopped apple 1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together cake mix, oil and eggs until combined and dough forms. Stir in chopped apple. Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry 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....

Ingredients 1 gallon apple cider 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons whole allspice 2 teaspoons whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 inches long 2 oranges, studded with cloves Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat all ingredients except oranges to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 minutes. Strain punch through sieve or colander. Pour into small heatproof punch bowl. Float oranges in bowl. Serve hot. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups assorted sliced fresh fruit or berries 1/3 cup apple jelly, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Mix Bisquick, 2 tablespoons sugar, the butter and 1 package cream cheese in small bowl until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into 6 parts....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size strips 1/3 cup water 1 bag (24 oz) frozen pasta, broccoli, carrots, sugar snap peas & garlic sauce 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, just until chicken is no longer pink in center....

Ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fourths 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Place potatoes in 4-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups frozen cooked salad shrimp (6 oz), thawed, drained 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Layer shrimp, onions, basil and cheese in pie plate....

Ingredients 8 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 package (10 oz) peanut butter chips (about 1 2/3 cups) 1/4 cup chopped cocktail peanuts 1/4 cup butter, cut into tablespoons 1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup Kraft™ caramel bits 1 package (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups) 1 bar (1.86 oz) Snickers™ candy, unwrapped, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup finely chopped cocktail peanuts Preparation Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

Looking to shop for the latest fashion and name brands in Osaka? There is plenty of design and trendy options at Amerikamura & Shinsaibashi to rival Harajuku and Ginza in Tokyo. Amerikamura アメリカ村 Amerikamura is located in the center of Osaka and you can get there easily via Yotsubashi Station and Shinsaibashi Station. The name Amerikamura or “Ame-mura” translates to “American Village” and you might wonder why there is an area in Osaka called “Amerika”?...

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 10 slices (1/2 inch thick) challah 2 cups blueberries 8 eggs 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Lightly butter 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy....

As the weather chills and you spend more time in the comfort of your home, I thought it would be nice to share a fun Japanese dumpling recipe that will keep you busy in the kitchen. You – and maybe your kids too – get to play with flour, making the dough from scratch, and stuffing the dumplings with your favorite fillings! I love making Oyaki (おやき) – Japanese Stuffed Dumplings – this time of year....

Preparation Leather shoes Stencil tape Flat nylon brush Leather paint Use the tape to section off the area of the shoe you would like to paint.Use the brush to apply a thin, even layer of leather paint.Follow with additional coats as needed, letting the paint dry between each application. J.Crew leather flats, $88, jcrew.com. Martha Stewart Crafts stencil tape, $8, and basic brush set, $15, michaels.com. Angelus leather paint in lilac, $2....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds mild-flavor fish fillets, about 3/4 inch thick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour, cornmeal or grated Parmesan cheese Vegetable oil or shortening Preparation Cut fish fillets into 6 serving pieces. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Beat egg and water in shallow bowl until well mixed. Sprinkle flour on waxed paper or a plate....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 1 slice fresh gingerroot 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot Ice 2 oz gin 2 oz pomegranate juice 1 oz ginger simple syrup (above) 2 oz prosecco 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds Preparation In small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon finely gingerroot. Place mixture on small flat plate. Rub fresh gingerroot slice around rims of 2 martini glasses to moisten....