Ingredients 1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 oz) 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese or small-curd cottage cheese (2 cups)...
Ingredients 2 pints mint chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened 1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use chocolate-flavored pie crust 1 1/4 cups crushed chocolate-covered mint cookies 1 cup chocolate fudge topping Preparation Spread 1 pint of the ice cream in pie crust. Sprinkle 1 cup of the crushed cookies over ice cream. Cover and freeze 1 hour. Spread remaining pint of ice cream over cookies. Cover and freeze about 3 hours or until firm....
Preparation If you’ve ever dealt with mold in your home, you know the considerable challenges it poses: It’s unsightly, it can grow on almost any surface, and it’s hard to get rid of. According to Dr. Greg van Buskirk, the co-founder and chief science officer at Sensitive Home, there are three common types of household mold: cladosporium, aspergillus, and stachybotrys. Cladosporium often grows in green-and-brown shades on textiles (think carpeting and upholstery), in addition to beneath sinks; aspergillus comes in many species and colors and grows on damp surfaces, like shower stalls (even though this type is allergenic, it is relatively harmless unless a person is immune compromised)....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 sliced ripe medium bananas 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/3 cup caramel topping Kosher salt Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Generously spray 10- or 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. In large microwavable bowl, mix butter, brown sugar and bananas. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 40 seconds to 2 minutes or until bananas are cooked and caramelized....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups Cinnamon Burst Cheerios™ cereal 1 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free harvest peach yogurt (from 2-lb container) 2 1/4 cups peeled cubed peaches (about 2 large) Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over low heat. Stir in sugar. Add pecans; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat....
Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes (1 lb), peeled, cut into 2-inch wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Place sweet potato wedges on ungreased cookie sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, black pepper and red pepper; toss to coat....
Preparation When it comes to feeling confident, it can seem that some people just have it, and others don’t. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! Feeling confident takes a little bit of work everyday, and a lot of mindfulness. And until you achieve that, I truly believe you can fake it before you make it! Putting on an air of commanding confidence even when you’re unsure of yourself, gives you an opportunity to practice until it no longer feels uncomfortable....
Ingredients Ice cubes 2 tablespoons (1 oz) gin or citrus vodka 1 tablespoon (1/2 oz) elderflower liqueur or clear orange liqueur 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed clementine juice, fresh-squeezed pink grapefruit juice or pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons club soda Clementine slice, pink grapefruit peel twist or fresh lime slice for garnish Preparation In cocktail shaker filled with ice, add gin, liqueur and juices. Cover; shake until well mixed....
Ingredients 4 medium carrots, cut in half lengthwise, then diagonally into 1-inch pieces 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, each cut into 6 pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 3 fresh thyme sprigs Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place carrots, potatoes and onion in slow cooker....
Ingredients 1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled and cubed 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 cups applesauce 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream Preparation Mix all ingredients except sour cream in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 5 hours) or until squash is tender....
Preparation A stunning wall mural instantly opens up a room-and your imagination. And now there are thousands of high-quality designs to choose from. Installing one takes a lot less measuring and maneuvering than a gallery wall, so pick a winner and prepare for sudden impact. The dramatic floral design above, a reproduction of a still life by 17th-century Dutch master Jan Davidsz de Heem, is “all the art you need in a room,” says Living home editor Lorna Aragon, who adds that its deep palette actually makes a den (or jewelbox bedroom) look bigger....
Preparation Whether you’ve lost a parent or have an estranged relationship with one, you might not be planning on a father-daughter or mother-son dance for your big day. And we’re here to tell you that’s perfectly fine-even if it doesn’t feel good-and to help you figure out what to do. According to Beth Bernstein, owner and wedding planner of SQN Events in Chicago, many couples face this uncomfortable situation. “I’ve been [here] several times,” she says, “and regardless of the circumstances, the overwhelming feeling is sadness....
Preparation “Hope” is the thing with feathers, wrote Emily Dickinson, and it’s true: Spotting the first phoebes of spring is utterly uplifting. But birds are also a bellwether of our planet’s health. According to a recent study, North American populations have fallen 29 percent over the past 50 years, and the National Audubon Society predicts that if climate change progresses unchecked, two-thirds of the continent’s avian species could go extinct. Here are five ways to help keep our world filled with song....
What is your favorite appetizer when you dine at a Japanese restaurant? Many JOC readers told me that they love ordering Agedashi Tofu (揚げ出し豆腐). Served in a sweet-savory broth, these lightly fried crispy tofu have an airy crunch and melt-in-your-mouth texture. So good that you wish you could eat the entire bowl yourself! Agedashi tofu is actually not difficult to make if you don’t mind frying. I’ll show you a foolproof method on how to make this popular Japanese appetizer at home!...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons real maple syrup 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons) 8 slices rustic bread 4 slices (1 oz each) Swiss cheese 2 cups sliced deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken) 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced Preparation In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, maple syrup and shallot. Spread on all 8 slices of bread....
Ingredients 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely chopped 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium) garden ranch roasted veggie tortilla chips Preparation Set aside 2 tablespoons of the chopped bacon for garnish. In food processor or blender, combine cream cheese, barbecue sauce, Cheddar cheese and remaining bacon. Cover; process or blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined....
Established over 1,300 years ago, Dazaifu was the location of the imperial office governing the Kyushu region. Today, it is the best known for the shrine dedicated to academics and scholars and Michizane Sugawara – Tenmangu. To get to Dazaifu, we took the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal. The bus terminal is conveniently located in the northwest corner of Hakata Station. The bus fare each way is 600 yen (as of April 2018) and takes 40 minutes....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2 envelopes (1 oz each) unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 box (4-serving size) raspberry-flavored gelatin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water Preparation Generously grease bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the powdered sugar. In bowl of stand mixer, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water to soften; set aside....
Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 1/4 cup refrigerated olive tapenade 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. On lightly floured surface, unroll dough. Spread olive tapenade over dough to within 1/4 inch of edge. Sprinkle with cheese and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Starting at long side, gently roll up dough....
Ingredients 1 container (6 ounces) Yoplait® Original plain yogurt (about 2/3 cup) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, chilled and drained 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in syrup, chilled and drained 1 red apple, sliced 1 cup seedless grapes 1 cup bite-size pieces salad greens Preparation Mix yogurt, honey and lemon juice in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Related Video
