If you enjoy these types of sandwiches, try our popular Hot Seafood or the Ham and Mushroom combination. hot sandwiches- As a stay at home mom, some days I am not in the mood to go all out for breakfast or lunchtime just for myself and the little ones. Something quick works just fine. That’s why I just love these hot sandwiches. Use your favorite combination of lunch meat, add tomatoes and avocado with mayo and cheese....
Preparation As far as multipurpose cookware goes, a Dutch oven might just be the most versatile item around. These durable essentials can be used for everything from cooking hearty stews and chilis to pasta, even braising large pieces of meat or baking bread. Plus, Dutch ovens are classic and look good sitting on an open shelf in the kitchen or your stovetop when not in use. Last but not least, there’s something about the cylindrical cooking pot with its tight fitting lid that says, “I’m a grown up, capable of making all sorts of delicious meals....
Preparation For this sewing project, I used this BurdaStyle kimono digital sewing pattern with a few modifications. You can choose from a variety of different fabrics. If you want to make a lingerie-like kimono, then opt for silk; or if you want more of an absorbent robe, opt for terrycloth fabric. Here, I used lightweight cotton, because I wanted to have the option of wearing my kimono as a beach cover-up or wearable cardigan....
Preparation Measuring flour might seem like a super basic kitchen task, but you’d be surprised by how many people get the technique wrong, especially since flour is undoubtedly the most important ingredient in baking. The majority of home bakers measure by volume, but if you’re simply dipping your measuring cup into a bag of flour, you won’t get the recipe’s intended results. This increases the amount of flour in the cup and can cause your baked goods, from cakes and cookies to breads and pastries, to be dry, dense, and crumbly....
Preparation We’ve all been there: You want to pack an incredibly utilitarian piece of carry-on luggage (and maybe even forego checked baggage all together), but you just can’t figure out how to make it all fit. And when it comes to your honeymoon—whether it’s a few days or a few weeks long—you want to make sure you’re hitting the right style note every second of the trip, especially since these are the photos you’ll look back on for years to come....
Ingredients 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and mashed 12 slices sourdough bread, 1/2 inch thick 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3/4 lb thinly sliced cooked turkey (from deli) 12 slices turkey bacon, crisply cooked and broken in half 1 large tomato , sliced 6 slices (1 oz each) Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In small bowl, mix ranch dressing and avocado. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter....
Ingredients 12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 1 block (4 oz) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 tablespoons chopped pimientos (from 4-oz jar) 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño slices from 1 jar (12 oz) Old El Paso™ Hot Jalapeño Slices 1 green onion, thinly sliced on the bias, white and green parts separated...
Ingredients 2 lb. small (2 to 3-inch) red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (8 cups) 1/4 cup sliced green onions 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (10-oz.) container refrigerated Alfredo sauce 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas Preparation Spray 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Layer half each of potatoes, onions and garlic in sprayed slow cooker....
Preparation Red wine has a way of winding up in the wrong place. Here are some ways to ensure that it doesn’t stay there for long. On delicate fabrics: Soak the spot with denatured alcohol. Flush with white vinegar to remove residual stain. On sturdy fabrics: Coat stain with salt; let stand for five minutes. Stretch stained area over a bowl; secure with a rubber band. Place in sink; carefully pour boiling water over stain from a height of at least a foot....
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta (8 oz) 1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto 1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes 5 oz hard salami, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup) 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. In large bowl, toss hot pasta with pesto, tomatoes and salami. Sprinkle with cheese. Related Video
Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese food 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup salad sliced Spanish olives 1 loaf (10 oz) French baguette bread, cut into 40 slices Preparation In large microwavable bowl, place cold-pack cheese food, cream cheese and milk. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving 1 minute at a time, stirring after each minute, until smooth....
Preparation Scissors Fabric (approximately 3.5 yards) Note: I used cotton, which is very inexpensive, but any lightweight fabric will work; you just don’t want it to be too heavy to hang. Ink, or if block printing, paint Sewing machine and matching thread Stamps or block prints Tip: You can purchase these or make your own. Wooden dowel Ribbon Trim your fabric to at least 6-feet tall by the width of your choice....
Ingredients 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 to 2 tablespoons apple juice Preparation In large bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour and 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice; mix well. Divide dough in half; shape each half into flattened disk....
Ingredients 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 1 can (15 to 16 oz) butter beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 3 small red, orange or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Anaheim or jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder...
Preparation Timing is everything when it comes to mulching, which is spreading mostly organic matter over the surface of soil to protect and improve its condition. But doing it too early could create problems, as could doing it too late. When’s the right time to mulch your garden? Here, we break it all down. RELATED: THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD BE MULCHING YOUR FLOWERING PLANTS The right time to mulch a garden is dependent on what type of plant material you are mulching and the weather conditions, says Kurt Morrell, the A....
The Japanese start the new year with Osechi Ryori (おせち料理), a special type of meal offered to the Year God and enjoyed on New Year’s Day. Each dishes is carefully packed in lacquered boxes and presented gracefully on the table. This customary tradition is a wonderful way to usher in a new year. However, it does take a lot of time and effort to prepare these elaborate dishes. In fact, for the Japanese ladies, we start spending the last several days of the year in the kitchen....
Ingredients 2 cups cut-up rotisserie or other cooked chicken 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 7 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons) 1 cup uncooked wide egg noodles (2 oz) Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat all ingredients except noodles to boiling....
Ingredients 1 large orange 2 cups chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom...
Ingredients 1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cut into cubes 1/2 cup regular or non-alcoholic beer 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper sauce Assorted raw vegetables Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat cheese and beer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in pepper sauce. Pour cheese mixture into fondue pot or 1- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker on low heat setting. Dip will hold up to 2 hours in slow cooker....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 eggs 2/3 cup water 1/4 cup Irish whiskey 1/4 cup Irish whiskey 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 mini fluted tube cake pans with cooking spray....
