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Preparation The perfect lineup of wedding reception songs can make any post-nuptial party come alive—and that’s true no matter how small or big the event. Whether you are a music enthusiast or have a go-to genre, everything from new to classic hits will make it nearly impossible for you and your guests to stop dancing the night away. Though the first dance song might feel like the most important tune to decide on, the reception music sets the tone for the rest of your wedding weekend....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions (2 to 3 large) 3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery (1 to 2 medium stalks) 2 cups frozen Italian green beans 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4...

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 93%) ground turkey 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix Milk, butter and egg called for on cornbread mix pouch 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 oz)...

Preparation If you’ve been swearing that 2020 will be the year you finally get organized, Martha has you—and every room in the house—covered! Where to start? We suggest picking up a copy of Martha’s new book, Martha Stewart’s Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines ($20.49, amazon.com). This practical resource for getting one’s life together features our founder’s best methods for organizing in and around your home....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 cups milk 4 eggs, slightly beaten 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen corn, thawed 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 2/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cake flour 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup firm butter, cut in 8 pieces 1/4 cup cold shortening, cut into 8 pieces 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 cup milk 1/2 cup canned cream of coconut (not coconut milk) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 8 egg yolks 1/4 cup cornstarch 2...

Ingredients 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cardamom 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 to 5 teaspoons milk Preparation In large bowl, combine brown sugar and 1 cup butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg; blend well. Add flour, cardamom and cinnamon; mix well....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups), warmed 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & cheese sauce 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat until butter is melted....

In my Japan Trip 2012 vol. 1 post, I mentioned that we took Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) from Yokohoama to visit Kobe and Osaka in western Japan. My best friend was getting married in Kobe so our family trip to Japan was planned so that I could attend her big day. Also, my maternal side grandparents and relatives live in Osaka, so we extended our trip 3 more days to spend time with them afterward....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ rich & creamy chocolate frosting 24 maraschino cherries with stems, drained on paper towels (from two 10-oz. jars) Preparation Line 24 miniature muffin cups with paper baking cups, or spray with cooking spray. Make cookie dough by blending cookie mix, cherries, oil, cherry juice, almond extract and egg until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup chocolate-covered cashews 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews 1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup powdered sugar, if desired 2 to 3 teaspoons water, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches, with shortening. Mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the cinnamon in small bowl; set aside....

Preparation Senior food editor Lauryn Tyrell has a secret: She’s swapped out the yogurt in her breakfast bowl for something far more decadent—crème fraîche, made of heavy cream and low-fat buttermilk. It all started with a tub from Cowgirl Creamery, the award-winning Northern California cheesemaker. While Lauryn had worked with crème fraîche many times before, this version was extra luscious and custardy. She stirred in some of her favorite jam (blackberry-walnut from another California maker, We Love Jam), added fresh berries and a sprinkling of wheat germ, and her new favorite breakfast was born....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 cans (14 oz each) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, squeezed dry with paper towels 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 8 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons butter 4 flat anchovy filets packed in olive oil, drained and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup black beans (from 15-oz can), drained, rinsed 1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well....

Ingredients 1 box (15 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free Devil's Food Cake Mix 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon gluten-free red food color 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups from 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting Unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray (without flour)....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 (1 1/2-lb.) fresh salmon fillet Nonstick cooking spray Preparation GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. In small bowl, combine dill, mustard and honey; mix well. Place 2 tablespoons mustard mixture in small bowl; stir in mayonnaise until well blended. Refrigerate sauce until serving time. Reserve remaining mustard mixture for brushing on salmon. When ready to grill, spray skin side of salmon with nonstick cooking spray....

A couple months ago Tuttle Publishing sent me a copy of a cookbook, Easy Thai Cooking by Robert Danhi. As I consider Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines, I was very happy with this surprise gift and looked forward to trying all of my favorite recipes as well as other delicious new dishes from this cookbook that I have never tried before. I put post-its everywhere in this book to mark my favorite ones, but the first recipe I wanted to try was one that everyone in my family loves – Grilled Lemongrass Chicken....

Ingredients 24 wooden skewers (8 inch) 1 package (1.25 lb) ground turkey 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 3/4 cups fruit chutney, warmed Preparation Soak skewers in water 30 minutes to prevent burning. Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil or cooking parchment paper; lightly spray foil or paper with cooking spray....

Preparation While we’re all for celebrating our founder every single day, yesterday was Martha’s birthday, which was cause for bigger and better festivities. She celebrated at her Skylands home in Maine with her daughter Alexis, grandchildren Jude and Truman, and close friends photographer Douglas Friedman and executive vice president and executive design director for the Martha Stewart brand, Kevin Sharkey. Martha kicked off the festivities over the weekend by playing tennis with Kevin and Douglas, who she called “rusty but enthusiastic,” boating through Seal Harbor, Maine, and eating blueberry pie and drinking coffee at Lobster Butter Laboratory....