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Preparation From Aleppo pepper to za’atar, there are so many spices to fill your spice rack with. If you cook Indian food or love Thai flavors, you’ll have certain ones always on hand. For a general spice library, our food editors recommend, and rely on, these nine essentials: Crushed red-pepper flakes Ground ginger Whole allspice Cumin seeds Ground cinnamon Sweet paprika Cayenne pepper Whole cloves Whole nutmeg They suggest buying longer-lasting whole spices whenever possible, and grinding them as needed....

Ingredients 3 bags (10 oz each) Cascadian Farm™ frozen sliced organic peaches, thawed (about 4 cups) 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 3/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In pan, mix peaches, sugar and cinnamon. Spread evenly....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 to 2 teaspoons red food color 1 can (6.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Easy Flow pink decorating icing 1 cup round colored candies 11 banana-shaped hard candies 11 candy wafers 1/2 cup pillow mints Small candy-coated gum pieces, if desired 4 Betty Crocker™ crazy curl candles Preparation Heat oven to 325°F....

Ingredients 1 cup cubed cooked roast beef 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In 3-quart saucepan, heat beef, gravy, frozen vegetables and seasoned salt to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Spread in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick mix and milk until well blended....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 1 3/4 lb) 1 medium unpeeled buttercup squash, cut into 4 wedges 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Place pork chops and squash in pan. Sprinkle squash and both sides of pork chops with seasoned salt, sage and garlic powder; rub with fingers to distribute evenly....

Ingredients 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce (from 12-oz jar) 3/4 cup ranch dressing 1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas) 3 cups shredded lettuce Preparation In 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, place chicken; sprinkle with salt. Cover; cook 6 to 7 hours (if slow cooker has heat settings, use Low). With slotted spoon, remove chicken from slow cooker and place on cutting board; discard liquid in slow cooker....

Ingredients 8 cups thinly sliced sweet or yellow onions (about 3 lb) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened and cubed 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 cans (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread 4 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4 cups water 4 oz. (1 cup) uncooked ready-cut spaghetti (short curved pasta) 20 frozen cooked meatballs 1 (27 to 30-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce Preparation Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add spaghetti and meatballs; cook about 10 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Do not drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Cook until thoroughly heated. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with grated Parmesan cheese. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 6 oz uncooked whole wheat angel hair (capellini) pasta Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired...

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 21 pretzel sticks, broken in half 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Assorted candies Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 21 (1 1/4-inch) balls, 21 (1-inch) balls and 21 (3/4-inch) balls....

Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) Kings Hawaiian™ original rolls (12 rolls) 6 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 lb. chorizo sausage 5 slices pepper Jack cheese 1/4 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half, but do not separate the rolls; place bottom halves in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish....

Preparation Unlike when you broil, bake, or fry them at home, when you order a dozen oysters on the half shell at an oceanfront bar or your favorite seafood restaurant, you don’t have a chance to choose and inspect the mollusks yourself. How can you tell if the oysters you’re served are good quality-and, more importantly, if they’re safe to eat? If you haven’t eaten many raw oysters before, you should expect a certain aroma, texture, and for them to be served in what looks like “a pool of their own juices,” says Frank Proto, director of culinary operations at the Institute of Culinary Education....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups chopped (1/2 inch) onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons garam masala 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup chopped (1/2 inch) peeled carrots 1 cup chopped (1/2 inch) peeled potatoes 1 cup vegetable broth 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed 1 cup canned light coconut milk...

Preparation If you keep an eye on your health, you likely eat a nutrient-rich diet—and may even be aware of the areas where you are falling short (and supplementing accordingly). Ultimately, there are 13 essential vitamins that our bodies need, and each one plays a unique role in our overall wellbeing, per the National Institutes of Aging (NIH). We hear a lot about vitamin C, an immune-boosting vitamin, as well as calcium—which helps keep our bones strong—but we don’t often hear much about vitamin D....

Preparation As a semi-regular home baker and longtime cookbook editor, I get loads of questions from friends about baking. “What’s the best layer cake for birthdays?” they ask, or “Can you send me your favorite brownie recipe?” I never tire of questions like these, and happily oblige by forwarding an online recipe or pulling a cookbook off the shelf and texting a photo of an especially splattered page. I am surprised, however, when those same friends report back that the recipe turned out just alright....

Preparation Spring is characterized by beautiful scenery and moderate temperatures, making it the perfect time for an outdoor wedding. Many couples take advantage of the blooming flowers and bright colors of the season by hosting their ceremonies in parks, botanical gardens, and backyards. But while outdoor weddings are beautifully romantic, they typically involve more in-depth planning because of unpredictable weather and natural elements like bugs and mud. Consider these tips to help your garden wedding go down without a hitch....

There aren’t a lot of tourist activities to do in Yufuin compared to other tourist towns. Once you’ve checked into your ryokan or hotel, take a stroll down Yunotsubo Kaido and try some local bites. There are many small shops you can visit and browse around, they range from Sanrio characters to local souvenirs. As you walked along the path, try the small bites and drinks from the stores....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon almond extract 3 eggs 1/4 cup sliced almonds 4 teaspoons sugar Fresh raspberries, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 7 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apples (about 7 medium) 1/3 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch pan with cooking spray. In food processor, place 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar and butter....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, mix parsley, basil, thyme, oregano and garlic; set aside. Spray bottom of roasting pan with cooking spray....