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Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon cornstarch Preparation Trim asparagus; cut spears diagonally in half. Place 3 inches water in 4-quart Dutch oven. Heat to boiling. Add asparagus; reduce heat. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; place in serving bowl. Meanwhile, heat butter, honey and lemon juice in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted....

Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 cups powdered sugar 3 cups ground walnuts 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups raspberry or strawberry preserves Additional powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except preserves and additional powdered sugar with spoon until crumbly. Reserve 2 cups of the mixture for topping; press remaining mixture in bottom of ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan....

With abundant navel oranges in the kitchen, I knew exactly what I wanted to make — Orange Chiffon Cake (オレンジシフォンケーキ). My daughter loves chiffon cake, and many JOC readers have specifically requested this recipe for a long time. To make it extra special and wow-worthy, I sneaked in a pinch of cardamom for a charming flavor. Navel Oranges + Cardamom Flavor I fell in love with cardamom when my Indian neighbor, who became my very good friend, made Chai every time our kids had a playdate at her house (I shared her recipe here)....

Preparation Just a tiny drizzle of honey is enough to complement the salty nature of cheese. But with so many different types available, it can be difficult to know which ones are a match made in heaven and which simply don’t belong together. For help finding the perfect pair, read on. Blue cheese tastes especially delicious with subtly flavored honeys such as alfalfa and clover – blame it on the piquancy of the cheese and the mild sweetness of the honey....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy creamy white frosting Tray or cardboard (24x16 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil Red pull-and-peel licorice 1/4 bar (4-oz size) white chocolate Betty Crocker™ blue decorating icing (from 4.25-oz tube) 2 cups popped microwave kettle corn popcorn...

Ingredients 1 box (17.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Triple Chunk Brownie Mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped Betty Crocker™ Fusion Sprinkles Harvest Mix, as desired...

Ingredients 3 slices bacon, cut up 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 1/3 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 2/3 cups water Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Add bell pepper, onion and celery; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 package regular or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Cooking spray to grease cookie sheets 1 cup water 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons coarse salt Preparation In a large bowl, stir 2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast with a wooden spoon until well mixed....

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz vodka (about 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons) 4 oz tomato juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon steak sauce 2 drop red pepper sauce Juice of half a lime (about 1 tablespoon) 1 teaspoon ground horseradish (not the creamy kind) Dash celery salt Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 stalk celery Seasoned salt for the rim of the glass Preparation Fill a shaker with some ice....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons mango chutney 2 teaspoons curry powder 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast 1/4 cup chopped cashews 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1 green onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together Seasoning and Crouton Blend, mayonnaise, sour cream, chutney and curry powder....

Preparation When you’re putting together your wedding invitations, it’s important to pay special attention to the time you put down for your ceremony. While you want guests to arrive at the time you advise, you likely won’t actually start the ceremony until about fifteen minutes later. Though, there are a few factors to consider that could affect this critical invitation detail. Here, we take a look at what to contemplate before finalizing the time....

Preparation There’s nothing coy about a dog: When your Lab wants to play, he’ll drop his tennis ball at your feet and shoot you a big, goofy grin. But cats tend to play things a little cooler. Our feline friends can be harder to read, and are above (as in far, far above) begging for a feather toy. In other words, they’re no basic Bichons. “Dogs are more nuts and bolts, whereas cats appreciate the subtleties in life,” says cat behaviorist and author Carole Wilbourn....

Have you wondered what Japanese parents feed their tiny tots? Hint: it’s not 🍣 or 🍤 or 🍜! Then what are some of the first foods that Japanese babies eat? Hello there, I’m Kayoko. I’m a contributing writer for Just One Cookbook based in Tokyo and a mother to an almost 2-year-old daughter. Like many new parents, when the time came to start the transition to solid food, I searched high and low for information regarding the bewildering new world of baby food....

Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 2 cups grape tomatoes (12 oz), cut into quarters 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size strips (1 cup) 1 shallot, finely chopped (3 tablespoons) 8 cups salad greens Preparation In medium bowl, beat oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper with whisk until well blended....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups mashed very ripe bananas (2 large) 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 2 2/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup chopped nuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Stir bananas, sugar, milk, oil, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in Bisquick mix and nuts. Pour into pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth 8 oz uncooked penne pasta (2 1/3 cups) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 package (12 oz) applewood smoked bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped Shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh chives or chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat chicken broth, pasta and black pepper to boiling over high heat....

Ingredients 3 heads of endive or 16 small romaine lettuce leaves 4 oz chive and onion cream cheese, softened 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil leaves 2 slices thick-cut bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled (about 1/4 cup) Preparation Place 16 large endive leaves or lettuce leaves on large platter. Place cream cheese into resealable food-storage plastic bag....

If you are considering to purchase an ice cream maker and asking me for my opinion, I would highly recommend buying one. As you know, I normally don’t make desserts at home but I have been making many kinds of ice creams and sorbets this summer. Technically you don’t really need a machine to make ice cream, but if you have children and you want to make some homemade treats for them, the ice cream maker is pretty convenient to have....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules or crystals 2 tablespoons shortening 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 2 tablespoons cold brewed coffee or milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour....

Ingredients 6 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups whipping cream 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 cups sliced strawberries or 1 package (16 oz) frozen strawberries, thawed, drained Preparation Heat oven to 275°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan....