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Ingredients 8 cups water 8 oz piloncillo (unrefined sugar) or 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole anise stars 3 whole cloves 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch slices Milk or sweetened condensed milk for garnish Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, place water, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, anise stars and whole cloves. Heat to boiling, stirring with wooden spoon until piloncillo dissolves. After 5 minutes, add sweet potatoes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded peeled baking apples (2 large) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 6 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 cup white vanilla baking chips (8 oz) 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 cup M&M’s® chocolate candies red and green 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts Preparation Line 2 cookie sheets with foil or waxed paper. Place 3 cups cereal in large bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute or until chips can be stirred smooth. Pour melted chips over cereal in bowl; stir to evenly coat....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup bourbon or water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 1 cup chopped pecans 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 1 teaspoon butter or margarine 1 cup powdered sugar 5...

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream or crème fraîche 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 3 cups fresh broccoli florets 14 grape tomatoes 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 1 1/2 cups fresh cauliflower florets 3/4 oz (about 40) pretzel sticks (from 15-oz bag)...

Ingredients 3 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups flaked coconut 9 candied cherries, each cut into halves, if desired Preparation About 30 minutes before making macaroons, place an egg separator over a small bowl. Crack each egg over the egg separator to separate the yolks from the whites. (Save egg yolks for another recipe.) In a clean large bowl, place the egg whites, and let stand at room temperature up to 30 minutes....

Preparation Flat sheets look neat in a linen closet because they’re easy to fold, but do they do anything for a bed or the sleeper? If you’ve been wondering about this—and maybe even discussed this with friends—check out some pros and cons, according to interior designers. First and foremost, proponents point out that a flat sheet saves time. “I prefer washing a flat sheet every week to washing a duvet cover every week,” says Sabrina Alfin, owner of Sabrina Alfin Interiors in San Francisco....

There was an 8.9 earthquake in Japan last night and I want to thank everyone for your concerns. I just talked to my mother on the phone (5 am there) after hours of not being able to reach her. She informed me that my family is okay. My friends are also okay although I haven’t got a response from all of them. I debated if I should talk about food when you are probably worried about me and my family, but I wanted to take this opportunity to remind all of you to prepare an emergency kit or update your kit if it has expired....

Ingredients 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any variety) 1 package (25 to 27 1/2 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2-inches, with cooking spray. Spread 3/4 cup of the pasta sauce in baking dish. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in single layer over sauce; top with half of the remaining pasta sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ white chocolate instant pudding & pie filling mix 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 tablespoons bourbon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 1 lb fresh broccoli 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped Preparation Cut broccoli into flowerets; cut stems into 1x1/2-inch pieces (4 cups). In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli. Heat to boiling....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg 36 small candy canes 2 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Creamy White Frosting or 2 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until soft dough forms....

Preparation After more than a year spent social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, our new normal is finally in sight—vaccinations are happening across the country, and the latest CDC guidelines say that gathering with other vaccinated family members and friends, or with one household of unvaccinated people at a time, is now considered safe. While larger gatherings are still tenuous, a family-focused Mother’s Day celebration is certainly in the cards this year....

Preparation The summer sun can wreak havoc on your outdoor furniture, especially if it sits outside unprotected during the winter months. After a few years, it can start looking old and worn, and you might be tempted to replace it with something new—but before setting it out on the curb, consider giving it a second look. For this restoration project, we tackled an out-of-date, almond-colored patio table using a few cans of spray paint and some strategically-placed stickers to create a classic scalloped edge....

Preparation Roy Orbison Jr.-the son of the famous musician Roy Orbison-is officially married! The producer tied the knot with Asa Hallgren, a Sweden native with a career in marketing. According to People, the couple wed on the steps of Johnny Cash’s cabin. “It’s holy ground for me,” Orbison told the outlet, noting the location’s special meaning. “My grandparents lived within shouting distance, and my brothers died in a fire not far away....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 can (8 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped 8 maraschino cherries with stems Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Preparation An essential ingredient in Asian cooking, sesame oil is one of the most unique, fragrant and richly-flavored oils you can keep in your pantry. Its slightly sweet, nutty taste adds depth to steamed vegetable and brings warm notes to salads and vinaigrettes; it even adds intrigue to popcorn or ice cream. Sesame seed oil is derived from sesame seeds (Tanzania is the world’s biggest producer), and comes in two varieties: regular and toasted....

Ingredients 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons whole allspice 4 sticks cinnamon (3 inch) 1 bottle (48 oz) apple cider (6 cups) 1 bottle (48 oz) cranberry juice cocktail (6 cups) Preparation In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. Before serving, remove allspice and cinnamon. Related Video