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Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons almond extract 1 egg 1/4 cup sliced almonds, if desired 1 cup powdered sugar 3 to 4 teaspoons water Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, poppy seeds, butter, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of the almond extract and egg until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 1/2 lb beef boneless sirloin tip steak, cut into thin bite-size strips 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans 12 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from two 8.2-oz packages) 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced (3 tablespoons) 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard (10x10 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1 candy stick (8 to 10 inches long) Betty Crocker™ gel food colors (in desired colors) Betty Crocker™ decorating gel (from 0.68-oz tube) in any color Betty Crocker™ colored sugars...

Ingredients 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups apple cider Additional whipping cream, whipped Caramel topping Ground cinnamon Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, stir together brown sugar and 1/3 cup whipping cream. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in vanilla and apple cider. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly heated. Serve cider in mugs. Top with whipped cream, caramel topping and/or cinnamon....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peppermint candies 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 tablespoons butter, melted Whipped cream Chocolate-flavor syrup Preparation To make Cookie Pancake Mix, mix Bisquick® mix, baking powder and sugar in medium bowl. In clean quart jar, add Bisquick mixture, followed by cocoa, then chocolate chips, and finally peppermint candies....

Ingredients Shortening (to grease pie plate) 3/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 3 to 4 tablespoons your favorite ice-cream topping About 1 cup fresh berries, if you like Preparation Heat the oven to 325°F. Grease the pie plate with the shortening, using the pastry brush. Save pie plate for later (you will need it in step 3)....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until soft and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon gluten-free cornmeal 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free yellow cake mix 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/3 cups gluten-free sour cream 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs, beaten 1 lb gluten-free ground pork sausage, cooked and drained 1 cup gluten-free shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped (about 5 teaspoons) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free brownie mix Butter and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 4 snack-size containers (4 oz each) chocolate pudding 1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 cup toffee bits Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie mix as directed on box, using butter and eggs; stir in coffee granules....

Preparation FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN’T VISITED MODA OPERANDI, CAN YOU SHARE WITH THEM WHAT THE SITE OFFERS AND WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE? Every woman has been there: You see a dress on a runway, fall in love with it, and then spend months wondering how you could get your hands on it. Enter Moda Operandi. We are the only place where you can preorder right off the runway, giving women the power to shop unedited collections months before they hit stores....

Nori (海苔) is an edible seaweed eaten in Japanese and Korean cuisine. It’s a red algae that turns dark green when dried and has been eaten in Japan as early as the eighth century. These thin and crackly sheets are made through shredding and rack-drying, similar to papermaking. What Is Nori Nori (literally “ocean moss” in Japanese) is dried seaweed sheets. It resembles smooth black sheets of paper. You may already be familiar with nori as it’s one of the most known Japanese sea vegetables....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 egg 1 tablespoon butter 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 4 cups medium egg noodles (from 16-oz bag)...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons honey 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 pheasants (2 1/2 to 3 lb each) 1/2 cup orange liqueur or water 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, stir butter, orange peel, salt, pepper, honey and green onions until well mixed....

Preparation Find out what’s been happening in the world of 42 Burners, aka our test kitchen, with our weekly series. In honor of National Ice Cream month, we decided to conduct a sweet little test-which brand of store-bought vanilla ice cream tastes the best? Contrary to popular belief, our food editors enjoy store-bought ice cream just as much as homemade. They always considered Häagen-Dazs to be the best (it’s the brand they use for photo shoots!...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 oz) 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 cup nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed Assorted crackers or tortilla chips Preparation In food processor, place cheeses, lime juice and onion powder. Cover; process until well mixed....

There are quite a few potato gratin dishes we enjoy in Japan, but this was the first time I tried cooking it with leeks. Have you cooked with them before? Leeks are like giant green onions, but with a milder flavor. The slightly sweet yet savory and distinct herbaceous aroma is absolutely wonderful when paired with a cheesy potato gratin dish. My family absolutely loves this Potato Leek Gratin. With a deep golden brown top, it’s nearly impossible not to go back for a second bite....

Springtime is officially here. Are you ready to bring out your picnic basket and fill it with rice balls and sakura mochi? To usher in the season of cherry blossom, we’ve partnered with Japanese Green Tea Company to give away their best-selling authentic green tea to complement your spring-theme menu. Three (3) lucky winners will be selected to win their award-winning Issaku Sencha and Gyokuro Japanese premium green tea in this giveaway!...

Ingredients 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1/3 cup chopped green onions 1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, chopped 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ green chile enchilada sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 oz) 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8 inch)...

Preparation Alive one moment with short-lived blooms, and in another with more seasoned and reliable perennial flowers, the summer garden is a rhapsody. Although the time of year saunters along with fleeting form and irregular pace, these types of flowers bloom every year on their own—and if you plan accordingly you can have colorful flowers blooming consistently throughout the warmer months. In fact, a well-planned garden can be bountiful and beautiful in the summer, even though the season comes with its challenges—thunderstorms, humidity, and drought, for example....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 package (32 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces and patted dry 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 cups sliced carrots 1 package (8 oz) cremini mushrooms, quartered 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/2 cup dry white wine (white Burgundy or Chardonnay) 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves...