Ingredients 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 bags (5 oz each) dried cherries 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 to 2 teaspoons milk Preparation In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cherries; let stand 20 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting, if desired Assorted candies Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Beat sugars, peanut butter, butter and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup orange marmalade 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup dry white wine or apple juice 1/2 cup honey 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Whipped cream, if desired Orange peel curl, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until dough forms....
Ingredients Preparation Unlike being invited to a birthday party or bridal shower—when bringing a present is customary—the rules surrounding housewarming gifts are less obvious. Is it always necessary to bring something with you? And if so, what should that something be? Whether you’re welcoming your new neighbors or celebrating your best friend’s first home, offering a housewarming gift is a thoughtful way to say congratulations. Consider bringing a present that will make their space feel more like home, such as a picture frame or personalized hand towels....
Preparation There are two advantages to the iron-on appliqué method: The adhesives in the fusible web prevent fabrics from fraying (so edges do not need to be turned under or machine-sewn), and you can apply designs quickly. However, this method is best for projects that will not be washed often—such as ginger-flower curtains (as shown here) or tote bags—and clothes that aren’t machine-dried. Cut a piece of fabric that is larger than the appliqué piece or pieces that you plan to cut out....
Sandwiches are not a new thing in the world of Japanese cuisine, but they seem to be having their moment right now. One particular sandwich that makes it to international stardom, which honestly took me by surprise, is Tamago Sando (たまごサンド). It is basically the grab-and-go Japanese egg sandwich that is sold everywhere at conbini (sometimes spelled as konbini; コンビニ; convenience stores) in Japan. Have you tried it before? I finally understood its popularity when I found out the legendary Anthony Bourdain glorified Tamago Sando over Twitter....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts 3/4 cup coarsely chopped candied pineapple 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, if desired 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs Whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until dough forms....
Preparation I am often asked: What is your favorite food? Although I always answer Japanese, the real response should be and is pierogi, the delectable Polish dumplings that my mother, Big Martha, made so well in many incarnations: potato, cabbage, blueberry, peach, plum, and apricot. Everyone in our family was and still is crazy about these little boiled dumplings, concocted from a round of tender, plain dough. The half-moon shape is formed around a savory or sweet filling, carefully designed to delight the eater with a soft pillow of potato, a burst of sweet-tart blueberries, or a delicate apricot, pit removed and cavity filled with crunchy Demerara sugar and unsalted butter....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg 36 Oreo mini chocolate sandwich cookies (from 8-oz bag) 1 2/3 cups from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 1/3 cup white vanilla baking chips 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter, flour and egg until soft dough forms....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon water 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. To make red food color paint, in small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon water and 3 to 4 drops of the food color; set aside....
Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 1/3 cup caramel topping 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes or coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom of 8-inch cast-iron skillet with shortening. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in skillet. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean....
Preparation Thinking about adding a hair accessory to your overall wedding-day look? It’s an incredibly popular choice-and one that the majority of bridal hairstylists would recommend. “Whether it’s a small, diamond encrusted set of bobby pins or something major like a bird, a la Carrie Bradshaw, a hair accessory can be the perfect finishing touch you need for your wedding,” explains celebrity hairstylist Kendall Dorsey. But they’re not just for looks: While many accessories also happen to be beautiful, it’s important to consider their practical applications....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except blueberries. Gently fold in blueberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups....
If you love juicy strawberries, sweet red bean paste, and chewy mochi, you will love this Japanese dessert Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) (いちご大福). Daifuku (大福) is a popular traditional Japanese sweet; it is soft mochi stuffed with sweet red bean paste. There are many varieties of Daifuku. They usually come with the same soft and chewy mochi exterior with different stuffing. Modern Twist – Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) During the springtime, Japanese confectionery shops sell a seasonal Daifuku, Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku いちご大福), with a whole strawberry as the filling....
Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon sea salt, preferably gray salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 oz whole-milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 equal pieces 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper...
Preparation Whether you are trying to follow the Mediterranean diet, eat fish on Fridays for religious reasons, or just want to learn how to cook something new, this guide to the wonderful world of white fish will help you navigate the fish counter and choose between cod, haddock, pollock, flounder, and halibut. For a novice cook, there can be a whole lot of trepidation around cooking fish: “Will it stink up my kitchen?...
Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups) 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting 1/2 teaspoon cherry extract Decorator frosting Colored sugar Candies Preparation Line large cookie sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Generously spray 20 hollow metal 6-inch cookie cutters; place on cookie sheet. In 2-quart saucepan, melt white vanilla baking chips over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from heat....
Preparation If you’ve noticed your cat or dog scraping their bowl across the floor, pawing at the areas around it, or attempting to hide food beneath it, a few deep-rooted instincts are likely at play. In the case of cats, it may be inherited from her wild feline ancestors. “Cats are predators that are also prey,” says Liz Stelow, DVM, a behavior clinician at the University of California Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital....
Preparation Green thumbs, rejoice: The web is teeming with user-friendly gardening apps that will make tending to your plants a whole lot easier. If you’re not a plant parent just yet, you’ll find that these apps make learning how to start your own indoor or outdoor garden a breeze-and that’s good news for anyone, beccause the perks of growing plants at home are aplenty. “You don’t need a lot of plants to feel their benefit,” says Summer Rayne Oakes, plant mom to over 1,100 plants and author of How to Make a Plant Love You: Cultivate Green Space in Your Home and Heart....
Miso (味噌), or fermented soybean paste, is an indispensable staple in Japanese cooking. We love it for its umami-packed flavor, all-purpose uses, and healthy probiotics! You’ll find many different types of miso: yellow miso, white miso, red miso, dark brown miso, and each one offers different tastes and flavors. With its exceptional versatility and long shelf life (most miso can be stored for up to one year), miso is the one secret ingredient that can transform any weak, bland dish....
