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Preparation Shopping for bridesmaids’ dresses isn’t as simple as plucking something off the rack. Like a wedding dress, many designers require bridesmaids’ attire to be ordered at least three months in advance of your wedding date, but this varies by retailer. Plus, it doesn’t account for alterations. To ensure you don’t have to rush the search process, it’s important that you shop at the right time. Here’s your complete guide on when to start looking for the perfect bridesmaids’ dresses, so you and your ‘maids don’t get stressed out....

Preparation Ask anyone who has ever dealt with fruit flies in their home and they’ll tell you the same: They’re as annoying as they are difficult to get rid of. That’s why it helps to figure out what’s attracting them in the first place. “Fruit flies do not have teeth, so they rely on liquid to survive,” says Timothy Wong, technical director at MMPC, an “environmentally sensitive” pest control company. “With their antennae, fruit flies can smell the scent of ripened fruits, vegetables, alcohol, and sugary drinks from miles away....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons Montreal steak grill seasoning 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of onion soup 1/2 cup sour cream 1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes 4 slices cooked bacon, coarsely chopped 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/4 cup chopped green onions Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh rhubarb 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup pomegranate-blueberry preserves 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1 package (15 oz) Brie cheese 1 egg, well beaten Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 package (1 pound 4 ounces) refrigerated mashed potatoes (3 cups) 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup shredded Edam cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray. Mix mashed potatoes, onions, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and 1/4 cup of the cheese in large bowl....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3- to 3 1/2-lb cut-up whole chicken 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1 cinnamon stick (2 inches long) 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup dried plums, cut into bite-size pieces...

Ingredients 1 pint (2 cups) medium-large strawberries (18 to 20 strawberries) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or white vanilla baking chips 1 teaspoon shortening or vegetable oil Preparation Gently rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Dip lower half of each strawberry into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1/4 cup finely chopped poblano chile 1 package (8 oz) salad-style imitation crabmeat, finely chopped 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 oz) 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa 1/2 bag (10-oz size) bowl-shaped white corn tortilla chips (54 chips) 1/3 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese (about 1 1/2 oz)...

Preparation How is your packing game? A cooler filled with food and drink can really upgrade the camping, glamping, tailgating, picnicking, or road-tripping experience. Keeping the food fresh over the long haul when temperatures are high can be challenging. But it is possible with a bit of planning. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be well on your way to packing the perfect cooler. Start with a cold cooler, then use as much as ice as possible....

Ingredients 1 cup no-sugar-added creamy peanut butter spread 1/2 cup granular sugar replacement made with erythritol 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 2 tablespoons chia seed 2 tablespoons no-sugar-added, stevia-sweetened dark chocolate baking chips 2 tablespoons chopped cocktail peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir peanut butter, sugar replacement, baking soda and egg until blended. Stir in chia seed, baking chips and peanuts....

Last year we hosted a most adventurous cooking event where readers were invited to make every dish showcased in the Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Season 1). The challenge received quite a buzz and we had readers sending in requests for the next season already. So we’re back again this year. Here, you can find every dish that is featured on Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Season 2) from Episode 1-10 to cook along with....

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed, well drained 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely grated carrots 1/2 cup shredded zucchini 2 eggs 3 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup vegetable oil Mixed salad greens, if desired...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 3/4 lb smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onions (1 large) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 small) 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 small) 1/2 cup chopped celery (1 medium stalk) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 dried bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic stewed tomatoes...

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless beef round steak 2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch strips 2 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths 6 cups hot cooked rice...

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 small onions, peeled and cut into large pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces 2 stalks celery, cut into large pieces 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary leaves 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic or Meridian Ruby™ diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup dry red wine...

Preparation Generally, we don’t advise buying a wedding gift off registry. But we’ll make an exception for Stephen Curry, who just gave his sister the ultimate present. This week, Sydel Curry paid a visit to her alma mater, Elon University, where she played on the volleyball team. The trip turned into the ultimate surprise, as shown in a video posted on Twitter by Elon Phoenix. In the clip, Steph and his wife, Ayesha Curry, start by greeting the basketball star’s sister....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 cup bottled strawberry margarita or daiquiri mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup tequila 3 egg whites or whole eggs 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar (4 cups) 2 to 3 tablespoons bottled strawberry margarita or daiquiri mix 12 slices lime, each cut in half Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....

Preparation Simply put, a marriage license lets two individuals get married, but a marriage certificate proves they did it. But there’s a lot more to know about the license and certificate, so read on. RELATED: YOUR ULTIMATE MARRIAGE LICENSE CHECKLIST You have to get a marriage license before you can get a marriage certificate. The license is a document that gives you authorization to marry. State laws vary in terms of expiration date, waiting periods, and fees....

Preparation There’s a new mango in town. Sort of. It’s small, creamy, and sweet with a bright yellow skin that wrinkles when it’s ripe. Meet: the honey mango. If you think you’ve seen this Mexican mango in stores before, you’re probably right. Formerly known as an Ataulfo mango (and sometimes called the champagne mango), this fruit has recently been renamed and rebranded by the National Mango Board because “Ataulfo” is not an easy name for many U....

Pickling may come across as a tedious undertaking for any beginners, but you’ll be surprised how easy it is once you give it a try. In the world of Japanese pickles, you can start out by experimenting with some of the simplest pickling methods like Shoyuzuke (醤油漬け). Shoyuzuke refers to soy sauce (shoyu) pickling (zuke). It is a very basic form of Japanese pickles known collectively as tsukemono (漬物). If you’re interested in learning more about different types of tsukemono, read Tsukemono: A Guide to Japanese Pickles on my blog....