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Preparation No matter how small your backyard may be, it’s still brimming with landscape design potential. “In a smaller backyard every square foot counts,” says landscape architect Edmund Hollander of Hollander Design. “Think of how you may want to use it, live in it, and look at it—al fresco dinners or sitting around a fire pit can be magical experiences.” While mapping out a small backyard can be tricky, Keith Williams of Nievera Williams says with the right furnishings, it’s actually a breeze....

Check out our breakfast category for more delicious and easy recipes to start the day with! Blueberry Pancakes Recipe- Pancakes are a great way to start off the day and they are so easy to make, have these pancakes ready in under 30 minutes! These fluffy pancakes are a spin on our basic pancake batter with added blueberries and lemons. It’s a great recipe when you want something a little extra, yet still so easy to make....

Ingredients 1 jar (10 oz) lemon curd (about 1 cup) 1 package (1.9 oz) frozen mini phyllo shells (15 shells), thawed 15 fresh blackberries 15 small fresh mint leaves Preparation Divide lemon curd equally among phyllo shells. Top each with 1 blackberry and 1 mint leaf. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pound dried lentils (2 cups), sorted and rinsed 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, thawed and drained 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup Preparation Mix lentils, broth, salt and pepper in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until lentils are tender....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated cooked diced potatoes with onions 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (14.5 oz) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup real bacon pieces (from 3-oz package) 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium) 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)...

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg Progresso™ Smokehouse pork & beef chili with beans, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease or spray bottom of 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Heat skillet in oven about 10 minutes or until hot. (Or an 8-inch square pan can be used; no preheating required in oven.) In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except chili....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses 1 cup coarse white sparkling sugar Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves and allspice; set aside....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on brownie mix box 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup whipping cream 6 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Make brownie mix as directed on box for fudge brownies, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried apples, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3 cups Whole Grain Total® cereal 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup apple butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup dry-roasted sunflower nuts Preparation Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the apples and 1/4 cup of the pecans over bottom of pan....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 2 eggs 1 cup coarsely chopped Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies (about 7 cookies) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 to 4 teaspoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water and eggs until well blended....

Ingredients 3 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise 2 medium red bell peppers, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 1 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing 4 1/2 cups frozen whole green beans 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix carrots, bell peppers, corn and dressing. Spread in pan....

Shichimi togarashi (literally “seven flavored chili peppers”) is a spice blend featuring dried red chili pepper, sansho pepper, hemp seeds, white and/or black sesame seeds, mandarin orange peel, and nori. It adds a subtle citrusy, nutty, umami complexity, which is sprinkled over udon and soba noodles, gyudon, tonjiru, yakitori, and hot pot. It’s a pantry staple that’s both an all-purpose condiment and finishing seasoning. There are regional differences in the balance and differences of ingredients, such as the addition of yuzu peel, shiso leaves, poppy seeds, and ground ginger....

Ingredients 3 lb beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-slices (4 1/2 cups) 1 cup apple juice 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water 1/4 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese with herbs (1 oz) Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beets, apple juice, vinegar, garlic and salt. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours....

Ingredients 1 pound chorizo sausage, casing removed and crumbled or 1 pound bulk chorizo sausage 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 medium celery stalks, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1 package (16 ounces) seasoned cornbread stuffing crumbs (5 3/4 cups) 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)...

Ingredients 1/2 cup refrigerated coleslaw dressing 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 quarts (8 cups) fresh fruit salad (from deli) Preparation In small bowl, mix coleslaw dressing, honey, lime peel and lime juice until well blended. Just before serving, in large serving bowl, gently mix fruit salad and dressing mixture to coat. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ party rainbow chip cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Assorted Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour. Make batter and bake cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds....

Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 2 packages regular active dry yeast 1/3 cup granulated sugar 4 1/2 to 5 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup warm milk (105°F to 115°F) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs Vegetable oil for frying 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk)...

It’s that time of year for a quick getaway or even a vacation abroad, but if that’s not in your plans, then huddle inside on a staycation with your Netflix account at your fingertips. Thanks to the growing popularity of Asian dramas, Netflix now offers a wide selection of Japanese dramas to immerse you in the culture without the cost of an airplane ticket to Japan. Are you ready for some binge-watching, transporting you to the back lanes of Shinjuku, glitzy department stores in Ginza, and an idyllic farm in Hokkaido?...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup sliced leeks 8 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread, cut into 1-inch squares (5 cups) 1 cup chopped cooked turkey or chicken 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces) 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook leeks in butter about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened; remove from heat....

We have reached the tipping point of summer now. Do you find your kitchen counter being taken over by vegetables you’ve eagerly hauled from the farmers’ markets? Those of you with a garden – are cucumbers and cabbages overspread the plot faster than you could pick them? If you’re wondering what to do with all these vegetables, fret not. We’ve put together 12 Japanese pickle recipes that are not only delicious but will also help take care of the bountiful produce....