Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium zucchini, cut into 4-inch sticks 1 medium yellow summer squash or crookneck squash, cut into 4-inch sticks 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 cup small whole mushrooms 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 2...
Ingredients 1 bag (1 lb 4 oz) refrigerated hash brown potatoes 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham 2 cups shredded Colby or mild Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 cup chive-and-onion sour cream potato topper 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix potatoes, ham and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese....
Preparation When it comes to roman shades, there are three basic styles: classic, casual, and formal. The choice of fabric will influence the final effect (toile, for instance, tends to look more formal than gingham, regardless of the shade’s shape). We installed the panels inside window frames; they can also be mounted to the front casing. Their lines are perfect for small windows, in which elaborate treatments might be too busy, and for large ones, in which they can complement a room without overpowering it....
Preparation Needlepoint lovers, rejoice: Painting your own canvas for needlepointing is every bit as easy as it is enjoyable. “Painting your own needlepoint canvas allows you to create a one-of-a-kind project,” says Janet M. Perry, aka The Needlepoint Guru. “Even if it isn’t perfect, it’s unique to you.” However, as with any creative endeavor, high expectations can lead to disappointment when painting a canvas for needlepointing. Along with knowing how to pick and mix the right paint colors for your canvas, Perry says you have the added task of applying them smoothly to worry about....
Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups white baking chips 1 cup chopped nuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix sugars, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt....
Ingredients 2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (3.2 oz) 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill leaves Preparation In 5-quart Dutch oven, add 7 cups of the chicken broth, the salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Add orzo to broth; reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 1/2 cups from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting Betty Crocker™ Green and Purple Neon Gel Food Colors 52 Betty Crocker™ Dessert Decorations Candy Eyeballs (from 0.88-oz package) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms....
Among all the Nagoya Foods (Nagoya-meshi 名古屋めし) we tried while we were traveling in Nagoya this past summer, Ogura Toast (小倉トースト) was the most unexpectedly delicious food we enjoyed. In fact, I completely forgot about this dish during the trip until I saw it available as part of the hotel breakfast selection. What’s Ogura Toast? Simply, it’s toasted Japanese bread called Shokupan (食パン) topped with butter and sweet azuki red bean paste....
This dressing pairs great with salads that have fruit in them like this Spinach Salad. poppy seed dressing- When a homemade salad dressing is as easy as this poppy seed dressing, you don’t need to buy store-bought with so many unnecessary additives. We love serving the dressing with our light Strawberry Spinach Salad – it gives it so much flavor! The dressing has the perfect balance of tanginess from the balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard, sweetness from the honey while the mayo gives it the creaminess the dressing needs....
Ingredients 3 cans (28 ounces each) vegetarian baked beans, drained 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2/3 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground mustard Preparation Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours (or high heat setting 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes) or until desired consistency. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base....
Ingredients 9 cups sliced yellow summer squash (about 5 medium) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 cups French bread crumbs 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 2/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired Preparation Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 lb beef top round steak 1 envelope (1 oz) onion soup mix (from 2-oz package) 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Trim fat from beef. Cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef and soup mix (dry)....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 cup diced onion 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch) 1 cup Old El Paso™ refried beans (from 16-oz can) 1 1/2 cups cooked rice 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz) 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce...
Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (8-oz.) can pizza sauce 2 oz. sliced pepperoni 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes (about 3 1/2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently....
Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter or regular butter, cut into small pieces 6 oz Gouda cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup cooked real bacon pieces 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray, or grease with shortening....
Preparation Like most people, summer is one of our favorite times to travel. Sunny skies, sandy beaches, and colorful blooms beckon. Cities come alive with seasonal festivals and outdoor concerts. Not to mention the fact that schools are out of session and many offices have flexible work hours. What does all this mean? Major demand and peak prices on flights, accommodations, and rental cars. With the masses hitting the road (plus the sky and seas), you’re bound to encounter an influx of tourists....
Ingredients 3 cups shredded zucchini (2 to 3 medium) 1 2/3 cups sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1/2 cup raisins, if desired Preparation Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven....
Preparation Pulling off a surprise proposal is a challenge any day, but it’s particularly difficult on Valentine’s Day. When someone is expecting the big question, a fancy dinner, chocolates, and roses may be a dead giveaway that something even more romantic is about to happen. But that doesn’t mean a surprise Valentine’s Day proposal is impossible. Here are four ways you can shock your beloved this year. Cook up a ruse that makes it impossible for you to spend Valentine’s Day with your S....
Preparation It’s not as difficult a leap as you might think from a child’s folded-and-cut paper snowflakes to intricate artwork for gift toppers. The tools required are simple and inexpensive—paper and pencil, scissors, and knife—and for this reason, paper crafts have a long history as a folk art. Any project starts with the right choice of paper. It comes in all colors, coated or uncoated, and in a range of thickness and weight....
Ingredients 1 round or wedge (8 ounces) Brie cheese (with herbs or plain) 1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pistachio nuts Sliced baguette loaf or water crackers, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Lightly brush round pan, 8x1 1/2 inches, or ovenproof plate with vegetable oil. Place cheese in center of pan. (Do not peel coating from cheese.) Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted....
