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Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, oil, orange peel, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth....

Preparation Fit to traffic flow: Ideally, an island should have 36 to 48 inches of space around all sides to accommodate foot traffic. Tap into the trend: According to the National Association of Home Builders, 76 percent of home buyers consider a central island essential to the kitchen. Size to seating: To use an island as an informal dining space, plan for at least 24 inches of width per person. For adequate legroom, make sure there’s a clearance of 9 to 13 inches between the knees and the bottom of the counter....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix yellow 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter, melted 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar Pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 2 eggs 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg, beaten 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 18 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt with whisk. Make well in center of dry ingredients. Add milk, oil, vanilla and egg; stir until combined (batter will be thick)....

Ingredients 1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes 2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup julienne (matchstick-size) strips carrots or shredded carrots 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 package (11 to 12 oz) frozen breaded fish fillets Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix Potatoes, Sauce Mix, boiling water, milk, butter, carrots and dill weed....

One of the things we love about living in the Bay Area is the variety of activities that you can do within 2-3 hour drive. You can go to Napa and enjoy the wine country, visit Tahoe and play in the snow, explore Yosemite National Park and its beauties, or go to Carmel and enjoy the beautiful ocean side sceneries. We’ve been to San Luis Obispo before but always driven past it or just grabbed a quick bite....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 small zucchini, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans ready-to-serve chicken broth 1/2 cup water 3 oz. (1 1/2 cups) uncooked medium egg noodles 1 cup cubed cooked chicken Preparation In large saucepan, combine all ingredients except noodles and chicken; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in noodles and chicken. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until noodles and vegetables are tender....

Sticky and chewy Mochi (餅) is irresistible. Whether it’s Mochi Ice Cream, Strawberry Daifuku Mochi, or mochi enjoyed during traditional Japanese New Year, these elastic wonders of glutinous rice cakes have captured the hearts of people worldwide. In the US, you can even find the mainstream mochi creations at major grocery stores like Trader’s Joe and Whole Foods. Today I’ll show you how to make fresh homemade mochi with a rice cooker and a stand mixer....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 1/2 lb) 2 russet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 lb) 1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425°F....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 2/3 cup water 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed nacho cheese soup 1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ taco shells (12 shells), heated as directed on box Shredded romaine lettuce Chopped tomatoes Sour cream Chopped avocados Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain....

Our family took a trip to Okinawa – the most southern islands of Japan last December. Since it was winter time, we didn’t get to enjoy the famed beautiful sandy beaches but there are so many activities to do on the island. From visiting the caves at Okinawa World to seeing the giant whale sharks at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we got to experience the many personalities of Okinawa and of course, ate all different types of Okinawan food....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 oz sliced mushrooms 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 8 oz dried gluten-free spaghetti noodles, broken 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 4 oz gluten-free cream cheese, cut into chunks 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed 1 cup gluten-free shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)...

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons water 1 egg 1/2 cup Hershey’sMini Kisses™ Brand milk chocolates 3 teaspoons white sparkling sugar 16 Hershey’sKisses™ Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, oil, water and egg with spoon until stiff dough forms....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 bag (10 ounces) large marshmallows 6 cups crisp rice cereal 24 Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped Preparation Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Place margarine, peanut butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in cereal until well coated....

Ingredients 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons milk 2 cups powdered sugar 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1 cup milk 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons red paste food color* 2 eggs Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and 3 tablespoons milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth....

Preparation There’s a big difference between renovating a home and updating it. The former involves a more dramatic execution-knocking down walls or retiling an entire bathroom. Updating is making cosmetic changes such as painting a kitchen or replacing a light fixture. Renovating is, obviously, much more expensive and time-consuming than updating, and that’s why many sellers resist it when they’re listing their home. According to one broker, renovating helps sell houses....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each) 1/3 cup reduced-fat Caesar dressing 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup shredded carrot (1 small carrot) 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese 2 whole wheat pita (pocket) breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets 1 plum (Roma) tomato, thinly sliced Preparation Set oven control to broil. Brush both sides of chicken with 1 tablespoon of the dressing; sprinkle with pepper....

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (15.5-oz) sloppy Joe sandwich sauce 1 pouch roasted garlic mashed potatoes (from 7.2-oz. pkg.) 1 1/4 cups hot water 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons margarine or butter Paprika Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 8 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from three 32-oz cartons) or 5 cans (14 oz each) vegetable broth 1 package (16 to 20 oz) 15- or 16-dried bean soup mix (2 1/4 cups), sorted, rinsed 4 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups) 3 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon pepper...