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Preparation New Girl’s two-part season five finale aired last night, and though it was centered on Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Cece (Hannah Simone)’s wedding, which the series has been building to for quite some time, there were a few unexpected developments. That’s right. Believe it or not, the same man who dreamed of his wedding his whole life and spent the entire season planning it with a level of fervor that can only be described as “the male Martha Stewart,” couldn’t make it to the ceremony....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 6 slices chopped cooked bacon 1 tablespoon ranch dressing & seasoning mix 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch) Preparation In large bowl, beat all ingredients except tortillas with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted 1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1 tablespoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet). In large bowl, mix cake mix, flour, oil and eggs with spoon until dough forms. Stir in coconut and almonds, using hands if necessary....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk) 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar 2 cups caramel corn Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola or soybean oil 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and sliced (about 3 1/2 cups) 1/4 large sweet onion (Bermuda, Maui, Spanish or Walla Walla), sliced 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon jerk seasoning (dry) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook sweet potatoes and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown; reduce heat to low....

Preparation Your furry friend might be more of a copycat than you thought. According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, these notoriously independent creatures were found to mimic their owners’ personalities, particularly with traits like extroversion, openness, and neuroticism or emotional stability. While surveying over 3,000 cat owners, researchers asked a variety of questions measuring participants’ personality traits of the Big Five Inventory. This psychological model focuses on the link between language and vocabulary and the evidence of five broad traits: extroversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism....

Ingredients 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky medium salsa (from 16-oz jar) 5 large red bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 medium poblano chile, seeded and chopped 1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped 1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)...

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 bag (12 oz) dark chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/3 cup whipping cream 1 cup butter 1/4 cup dry pudding mix from 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 bag (2 lb) powdered sugar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peppermint candy canes Preparation Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray....

Which situation do you run into more often, having leftover egg whites or egg yolks? In my case, I often have leftover egg whites because I use egg yolks for dishes like Chicken Karaage and Kakiage Don. One night I happened to have one egg white leftover and I remembered my friend Sissi’s Easiest Chewy Coconut Cookies recipe on her blog With a Glass. Her recipe requires just three ingredients: egg whites, sugar, and shredded unsweetened coconut....

HOMEMADE CHICK FIL A SAUCE- This is the best copycat recipe for Chick-Fil-A’s sauce that everyone will LOVE! Make this sauce with basic staple ingredients in less than 5 minutes! The tangy sauce with a combination of bbq and mayo plus the honey and mustard makes for an incredible topping for so many recipes. WHAT YOU NEED- You most likely already have all the ingredients to make this delicious copycat sauce....

For today’s recipe, I prepared a very refreshing Daikon Salad because it’s been a while since I’ve shared a Japanese-style salad. Daikon Salad is a popular Japanese salad menu at traditional Japanese restaurants and Izakaya, and I hope you enjoy making this easy salad at home. Daikon is mild-flavored, very large, white Japanese radish, and it’s often used as garnishing for sashimi or grated and served with Agedashi Tofu or Tempura....

Preparation If Easter were a color, it would be as varied and vibrant as spring itself. New grass green, robin’s egg blue, bunny nose pink—they’re all part of the patchwork of April, along with the bright sun and azure sky, verdant clusters of clover in a meadow, and furry brown critters who’ve reawakened after a long winter nap. The spring tradition of exchanging brightly colored eggs dates back centuries. This year, squeeze a few drops from the bottle and follow this easy-to-read chart....

Preparation Confused about which flour to use for what? Whether you’re making bread, cake, cookies, or pasta, we’ve got you covered! Sift through our flour primer, and you’ll always know which variety to pick up at the grocery store. TYPES OF WHEAT There are two basic types of wheat grain. Hard wheat is high in protein and gluten, which give it a coarse and elastic texture. More gluten means the flour has more strength – that is, the ability to hold baked goods together....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 3/4 cup apple butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 eggs Preparation Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat or electric griddle to 375°F; grease with cooking spray, vegetable oil or shortening. (Surface is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it dance and disappear.) Stir all ingredients until blended....

Ingredients Vegetable oil for frying 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/3 cup buttermilk 1 egg, beaten Preparation In deep fryer or 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F. In shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients until smooth....

Ingredients 1 bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, if desired Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook green beans on Stove-Top as directed on bag....

Ingredients 1/4 lb prosciutto (8 to 10 slices), cut into 1/8-inch strips 4 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens 1 cup bite-size pieces arugula 1 small head radicchio, cut into thin strips (1 cup) 1/3 cup red wine vinaigrette 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (2 oz) 6 pepperoncini peppers (bottled Italian peppers), drained, if desired Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook prosciutto over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium....

Ingredients 6 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups) 3 cups Frozen Broccoli Cuts 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo sauce 1/3 cup half-and-half 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes 1 jar (6 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Preparation Cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding broccoli during last minute of cooking time....

Preparation The art of needlepoint has been around for decades, but in recent years, it’s attracted the attention of younger generations. If you’re looking for a way to reduce your screen time and fill your free time with a therapeutic hobby, needlepoint might be right for you. It’s a timeless craft that results in a beautiful, handmade project that you can cherish forever. Each canvas is hand-painted and can be customized for special occasions such as a wedding or holiday....

Japanese Hotcakes (ホットケーキ) refers to Japanese-style pancakes and also the commercial package mix. They are similar to American-style pancakes or flapjacks but are sweeter, fluffier, and thicker in height. The fluffy texture is due to the cake flour, which is low in gluten. These hotcakes are topped with maple syrup and butter, whipped cream, sweet azuki bean paste, or black sugar syrup. It’s also used in baked goods and snacks, including sugar, salt, and leavening agent....