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Ingredients 5 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 cup lightly salted whole almonds 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped dried apples 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt-covered raisins Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and almonds. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and cinnamon uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling; stir....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1 cup seasoned cornbread stuffing (from 16-oz bag) 3 tablespoons chicken broth 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 3 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves 6 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 4 lb), trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons water 1 envelope (2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin 1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 3 drops red food color, if desired 1/2 cup sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch...

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Preparation In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended....

Ingredients 1/3 cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup firm butter 1 3/4 cups Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk or water 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round or square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix 1/3 cup Bisquick™ mix, the brown sugar and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons green crème de menthe 2 tablespoons white crème de cacao 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 inches....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 1/2 tablespoons French onion soup mix (dry) 8 mini burger buns (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), split 2 cups creamy coleslaw (from deli) Barbecue sauce Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix ground beef and dry soup mix. Shape into 8 equal patties. Place patties in grill basket; place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F....

Preparation Believe it or not, you can harvest cherry tree branches and get them to bloom indoors. The process is called “forcing,” and it allows you to create stunning arrangements that speak to the early days of spring. We asked Emily Jackson, Operations Manager at My Gardener LLC, to walk us through the process of cutting branches the right way so that they’ll burst into blossom inside. “This is relatively easy to do with some patience and a little gumption,” she says....

Japanese Curry Rice or Karē Raisu (カレーライス) is an extremely popular dish for all ages in Japan. We adore our curry so much that it is considered one of the country’s national dishes along with ramen and gyoza! Today, I’m bringing you a most comforting Japanese Beef Curry (ビーフカレー). This takes a bit of preparation compared to the Japanese Chicken Curry but the end result is totally worth the effort and time....

As cold weather continues in most of the Northern hemisphere, I’d like to share another Japanese hot pot recipe with you. Today we’re cooking Kimchi Nabe (キムチ鍋). Back in the early 2000s, Japanese TV stations started to broadcast Korean drama series. At that time the Japanese were exposed to more Korean foods that were relatively new to them. One of the Korean dishes that became popular in Japan was Kimchi Jjigae, Korean Stew....

Todaiji(東大寺) is one of the most famous temples in Japan and a must stop for any visitors to Nara. UNESCO World Heritage recognize it as part of “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara”. Todaiji is one of the biggest wooden building in the world and houses the bronze Great Buddha statue. Where is Todaiji Todaiji is located east of Nara Station and you can get there on the Nara Loop Line, bus 77/78, and bus 97/98....

Preparation This holiday season, serve one of our most celebratory recipes: a prime rib roast. Celebratory doesn’t have to mean hard—in fact, a luxurious prime rib roast is actually quite simple. Our test kitchen-approved recipe provides all the steps and tips to make it doable, while our dinner menu takes the guesswork out of planning appetizers and side dishes to complement the showpiece entrée. We also provide make-ahead tips to reduce last-minute stress, so you can enjoy cooking and hosting....

Ingredients 4 lean pork loin or rib chops, about 1/2 inch thick (about 1 pound) 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 medium unpeeled cooking apple, cored and cut into eighths 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Trim fat from pork. Mix sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the garlic; rub on both sides of pork....

Ingredients 1 bag (25 oz) frozen Italian-style sausage-filled ravioli, thawed 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (2 1/2 oz) 1 jar (26 oz) roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese and Italian seasoning....

Ingredients 2 pounds small new potatoes 2 cups baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half 1 large sweet onion (such as Bermuda, Maui, Spanish or Walla Walla), cut in half and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 6 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt Preparation Cut large potatoes in half as needed to make similar-size pieces....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless beef round steak 1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt 6 to 8 small red potatoes, cut into fourths 1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1 medium onion, sliced 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Cut beef into 6 serving pieces. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 6 oz white chocolate baking bar 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 7 drops green food color 24 thin stick pretzels, broken in half 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grate 2 oz of the white chocolate. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, flour, almond extract, 2 oz grated white chocolate and green food color until dough forms....

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 (3-oz.) pkg. Jell-O™ strawberry-flavored gelatin 3/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed (half 12-oz. can) 2 cups cold water 1 (750 ml) bottle rosé wine, chilled 1 (750 ml) bottle champagne, chilled 1 pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries with stems, frozen Preparation Bring water to a boil in small saucepan. Add gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool 15 minutes. In punch bowl, combine lemonade concentrate, cold water and gelatin mixture; mix well....

Preparation 8 1/2-by-11-inch white or cream card stock (65-lb. “Classic Crest” cover stock for card and 80-lb. “Classic Crest” for sleeve; both paperpresentation.com; 6 cards or 3 envelopes per sheet) Bone folder Craft knife Metal ruler Cutting surface Fine-tip glue pen (Martha Stewart Crafts, Michaels.com for stores) 1-inch round craft punch Open our PDF file for the sleeves and replace the placeholder text with your own. Print onto the 85-lb paper....

Preparation Who knew that a crocheted octopus toy could have such a big impact? Thanks to Poole Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), your favorite hobby can be put to good use by making these adorable sea creatures to help comfort premature babies. To raise awareness for World Prematurity Day, the hospital is calling upon avid crocheters to help create small octopuses for all premature babies born in the hospital. It makes sense for any baby let alone a premature baby in the NICU to want something soft to cradle as well as take comfort in, but why an octopus?...