My family loves my Banana Bread that I’ve been making since my college days. When they are tired of it, this Caramelized Banana Muffin is my go to recipe. If you make banana muffins but not with caramelized bananas, you have to give this recipe a try! Caramelized bananas add so much flavors to the muffins and they are absolutely delicious! Overripe Bananas, Make Caramelized Banana Muffins! Since my children started to eat solid food, bananas are always in the kitchen....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Seasoned Skillets® hash brown potatoes 1 1/2 lb bulk spicy pork sausage 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped (2 cups) 8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz) 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation Spray 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup shredded Italian five-cheese blend (2 oz) 2/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cheese, milk and 1/2 teaspoon of the rosemary leaves until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 9 spoonfuls. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup milk 1/3 cup butter, softened 3 eggs 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons real maple syrup 2 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup milk, the softened butter and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar Preparation In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....
Ingredients 3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container) 2 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 16 Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely crushed (about 2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup of the frosting and the cream cheese with spoon until well blended....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 3/4 cups milk 1 1/4 cups hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ four cheese lasagna 4 mozzarella cheese sticks (4 oz), cut into 3/4-inch pieces Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, mushrooms and bell pepper over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink; drain....
Bento – The Quintessential Japanese Lunch Boxes To put in a simple form, bento (弁当 bentō) or obento (お弁当 obentō) refer to home-packed meal or takeout food presented and packed in a compartmentalized lunch box. Many non-Japanese are familiar with the term ‘bento’ and are starting to pack their lunches in bento-style containers. However, I often get asked questions in regard to the type of food to pack, how to make the bento appealing, food safety, tips to save time, etc....
Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar...
Ingredients 4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 tablespoons potato starch flour 1/4 cup sunflower or canola oil or melted ghee 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 whole egg 4 egg yolks 1 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 6 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon melted ghee or sunflower oil 4 egg whites 1/2 cup granulated sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray (without flour)....
Preparation You’ve heard the gardener’s lament about growing zucchini: The bountiful summer squash is the gift that keeps on giving… and giving. By summer’s end, no one wants to see another zucchini again. The solution is simple: Eat the zucchini flowers instead. Whether homegrown or bought, edible zucchini flowers must be one of the most photogenic crops of early summer, but their time here is fleeting. The season for zucchini flowers begins in early summer, when they are often—and increasingly—available at farmers’ markets and occasionally at grocery stores....
Preparation A more polished answer to the “man cave,” the “she shed” is a must-have backyard hangout come summer (and beyond). From opulent, all-out clubhouses to more modest escapes, she sheds come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of your budget or square footage, these expert tips will help make the most of your space. RELATED: GARDEN AND SHED ORGANIZING IDEAS The first step to a great she shed? A clean shed....
Preparation Decorating all of the nooks and crannies in your home includes finding ways to spruce up hidden places like the interiors of dresser drawers. One of the ways that we add flair to these drawers is to line them. Not only can liners protect the bottom of the shelf or provide an additional function (like grip or fragrance), but they can also feel like an extension of your home décor....
Preparation Matting and framing are the best ways to protect and present illustrations and photographs, but you don’t need to rely on a professional framer. It’s less expensive—and often quite fun—to do the work yourself, particularly when you embellish the mat to suit the style of whatever you’re framing. For example, covering a store-bought mat in fabric or textured paper will give it a distinctive surface that can contrast against your walls; simply adding a border of paint or ribbon to a mat can enhance a vintage photo’s classic appeal....
Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup margarine, melted 1 cup corn syrup 2 tablespoons bourbon, if desired 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup pecan halves or broken pecans 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)...
Preparation Pale-pink napkins are often used for special occasions instead of the traditional white or cream. Linen napkins Fold a dinner napkin in half diagonally both ways, pressing to crease; press all folds as you go. Open the napkin, and then fold all four corners to the center, creating a square. Flip the napkin over, and fold the corners to meet at the center. With a finger pressing down on the center of napkin, reach underneath and pull up the flap at each corner to create the lotus petals....
Ingredients 8 oz uncooked angel hair pasta 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons capers, drained 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined Juice of 2 lemons Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water....
Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries and blackberries) 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and side of 9-inch round cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour....
Ingredients 4 cups Fiber One™ Honey Clusters cereal 1 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower nuts 1/3 cup cashew pieces 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In large bowl, mix cereal, cranberries, sunflower nuts and cashews. In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly....
