Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 to 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef flavored broth 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (2 oz) 2...
Ingredients 6 large bell peppers 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean) 1 cup finely chopped onions 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz) Preparation Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim tops off bell peppers; remove ribs and seeds. Set aside....
Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups sliced mushrooms 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (two 32-oz cartons) 2 cups half-and-half 3 tablespoons cornstarch 10 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken 1 can (16 oz) navy beans, drained, rinsed...
Ingredients 1 1/4 lb ground turkey 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons garlic and red chile paste 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup shredded carrots 1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts 12 medium Bibb lettuce leaves, rinsed, patted dry with paper towel...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 3 cups cooked chopped turkey 2 jars (12 oz each) turkey gravy 1 package (12 oz) mixed vegetables 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs Preparation Heat oven to 350 F....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 1 cup chopped pecans 40 caramels, unwrapped 1/3 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until soft dough forms....
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from JOC readers is what cookware and tableware they should buy when they visit Japan. With limited suitcase space, I understand I can’t suggest everything. Living in the U.S., I have trouble finding certain Japanese cookware and tableware from local stores or online stores, so I made a recommended list here for you. My suggestions are really for someone who enjoys cooking Japanese food frequently and appreciates Japanese household items (if that’s not you, these also make great gift ideas for that person in your life who loves Japanese culture and cuisine!...
Preparation If you have a sibling, or a few, they likely played an important role in your wedding. Whether or not they were part of your bridal party, the fact that they’re family and have seen you grow from a child into the married adult that you are today is a big deal. You’ve likely shared some wonderful (and not-so-wonderful) childhood experiences and know some secrets about each other that you’ve been pinky-sworn to keep between the two of you....
Preparation Communication is key in any relationship, including the ones we have with our pets. “Dogs make great efforts to communicate,” says Carlo Siracusa, DVM, a clinical assistant professor of animal behavior at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. And the tool that they use most with the people they know is body language. Understanding the basic components of those nonverbal cues - facial expressions, ear set, tail carriage, hair, and posture is the first step toward interpreting a dog’s message....
Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup firm butter or margarine 1/2 cup peanuts 1 box (4-serving size) banana instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups cold milk 3 ripe medium bananas, sliced 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender, until mixture is crumbly....
Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-ounce package), thawed 1/3 to 1/2 cup red cherry preserves 4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/2x1/2-inch pieces (36 pieces) 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat oven to 375°. Spray 36 miniature muffin cups, 1 3/4x1 inch, with cooking spray. Cut pastry into 36 (1 1/2-inch) squares. Slightly press each square into muffin cup; press center with finger....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, well drained 1 cup small-curd cottage or ricotta cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, heated 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce Sliced green onions, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 6 eggs 3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream 3 tablespoons creamy Dijon mustard 1 medium green onion, finely chopped (1 tablespoon) 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt Paprika Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer; add cold water until 1 inch above eggs. Cover and heat to boiling; turn off heat. If necessary, remove pan from heat to prevent further boiling. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Immediately run cold water over eggs or place them in ice water until completely cooled....
Preparation The simplest ideas can be the most clever-like this lift-and-look seating chart, made by layering a sheet of heavyweight paper printed with guests’ names atop another printed with table numbers. Have a local print shop create both in your wedding colors, then use a craft knife to cut corner flaps before gluing the two together. Continue the visual theme at your guests’ tables with place cards in the same shape as the fold (an isosceles right triangle, to be exact)....
Preparation Welcome bags, gift boxes, and baskets full of goodies are often doled out as a way to welcome wedding guests staying in hotels and resorts near the venue. Yet, as any couple that’s planned a wedding can attest, the cost of those treats adds up quickly. If welcome gifts are something you’re considering taking off your to-do list, here are a few things to think through before making your final decision....
Preparation This type of Tannenbaum may cause you to do a double-take this year: upside-down Christmas trees are the talk of the holiday season. But why? And where did they come from? These topsy-turvy trees have been popping up everywhere from Instagram feeds to hotel lobbies and perhaps even your family’s living room. And while decorating an upside-down Christmas tree may be considered a new holiday decorating challenge, there are undeniable benefits....
Ingredients 1 can (11 1/2 ounces) frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed 2 cans (12 ounces each) lemon-lime soda pop 5 cups water 1 cup tequila 1/4 cup lime juice Preparation In 3-quart plastic container, beat all ingredients with wire whisk or spoon until well blended. Cover and freeze at least 24 hours until slushy. Serve in margarita or cocktail glasses. Related Video
Ingredients 1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes 2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup milk 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 lb diced cooked ham (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked as directed on bag 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons, coarsely crushed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray....
Preparation If you’re thinking about saving family heirlooms but don’t know where to start, the answer is much simpler than you might think. “Where do people start? I think that depending on what kinds of items you have, that’s where you start,” says Denise May Levenick, a genealogist, family historian, and the author of “How to Archive Family Keepsakes: Learn How to Preserve Family Photos, Memorabilia and Genealogy Records"and “How to Archive Family Photos: A Step-by-Step Guide to Organize and Share Your Photos Digitally....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1 pound chicken breast tenders (not breaded) 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli 3 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/4 cup basil pesto Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown....
