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Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs call for on brownie mix box 1 teaspoon maple flavor 4 bars (1.75 ounces each) chocolate-covered peanut and maple candy, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chocolate sundae syrup or regular chocolate syrup 2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 teaspoons maple flavor Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all purpose flour 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon anise seed Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix sugar and 3/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon; set aside. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter, egg, anise seed, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until soft dough forms....

While I’m visiting my in-laws in Taiwan with my family, I’ve asked my long time blogger friends to blog-sit for me like asking a good friend to house sit when you go on vacation. They have prepared wonderful holiday recipes for Just One Cookbook readers so I hope you will enjoy reading their recipes. My blog sitter today is Jill of Mad About Macarons. When I asked my guest bloggers to prepare holiday recipes while I’m on vacation, I didn’t expect Jill and Giulia would come up with similar European holiday desserts using Nougat....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix 1 teaspoon paprika 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon water 2 1/2 to 3 lb chicken drumsticks (12 to 15 pieces) 1 cup ranch dressing, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Generously spray with cooking spray. In shallow dish, mix Bisquick mix, dressing mix (dry) and paprika. In another shallow dish, mix egg and water....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in light syrup, drained, 3/4 cup syrup reserved 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 eggs 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Place peach slices on paper towels to absorb liquid....

Before the summer ends, I wanted to share one more recipe – Japanese-style Pickled Tomatoes (トマトの酢漬け). I was inspired to make this recipe after watching the popular Japanese TV drama – Kodoku no Gurume (孤独のグルメ) [Season 6, Episode 2]. The protagonist had the pickled tomatoes as a part of Pan Fried Ginger Pork Belly lunch meal set. It looked really refreshing and I had to come up with something similar....

Preparation Covering pillows is essential – the oils from your hair and face collect on the pillow, which means the pillow needs regular cleaning. Easiest way to do that? Use a pillowcase. You can add a personal touch to your pillowcase by sewing your own. Use any textile you like in any print. Basic sewing supplies 1 yard 50-inch wide cotton fabric or linen in pattern of choice 1/2 yard 50-inch fabric (in another pattern if you like)...

Ingredients 24 jumbo pasta shells (from 12-oz box) 1 lb lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed 1 container (15 oz) light ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend (8 oz) 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 3/4 cup finely shredded carrots (1 medium) 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 1 cup dried apple slices, coarsely chopped Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, if desired Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions 4 cups frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes (from 30-oz bag) 1 bag (12 oz) frozen cut green beans Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in soup, milk, pepper and half of the onions....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice or syrup, undrained 2 packages (6 ounces each) dried apricots, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 1 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Preparation Mix all ingredients in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until very thick....

Ingredients Reynolds™ Baking Cups 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 1/2 cup apple cider or juice 2 tablespoons butter or shortening, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/4 cups chopped peeled apple (about 1 medium) 3/4 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting 1/4 cup caramel topping 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

There are so many delicious ways to enjoy tofu in Japanese cooking. We stir-fry, simmer, deep-fry, or steam tofu. We even eat it as Cold Tofu in the summer. One of the most popular tofu dishes you may already know is Agedashi Tofu, which is tender tofu bites in a deep-fried shell soaked in dashi broth. Today, I’m sharing another winning tofu dish: Teriyaki Tofu (照り焼き豆腐). Pan-fried until crispy and golden on the outside while the inside is creamy and smooth, the tofu is then glazed in the sweet and savory teriyaki sauce....

Preparation Delicious spears of new asparagus are a spring delight. Thin or fat, green, white, or a mesmerizing purple, crowded in neat bundles at a farmers’ market or nestled in trays at your local grocery store, asparagus is healthy and nutritious treat. These luscious shoots never fail to inspire a sense of mouth-watering anticipation. Once you have brought fresh asparagus home, it’s time to decided what to do with this versatile vegetable....

Preparation Picture your morning routine: frantically hitting the alarm clock, scrambling to make the bed, and rushing into the bathroom to get ready. Now imagine that your bathroom is a spa-like sanctuary you enter for a moment of peace. Martha’s bath vanity collection, available online exclusively at HomeDepot.com, transforms this busy room into a beautifully designed space with plenty of smart storage for your beauty products, hair-styling tools, and other accessories....

Ingredients 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 8-inch square glass baking dish, mix all ingredients except cheese....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup caramel sauce 1 egg 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 20 Hershey’s Rolo® chocolates, unwrapped, quartered (about 3/4 cup) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

The Uzbek Manti and Lepyoshki are also great recipes from the Uzbekistan cuisine. This is another great dish that I was introduced to by my mother-in-law from the Uzbek cuisine. This recipe is so unique and definitely not like any soup you’ve tried. It’s like a hearty soup and pasta mixed together. My kids love this dish and we serve it on a regular basis. If you don’t like (or have) the spices that go into this soup, you can substitute for your favorite seasonings (like Vegeta)....

Preparation Whether you go in for a hug with Aunt Kathy and she lands a bit of lipstick on your wedding dress or your hilarious cousin John accidentally spills a splash of wine on you during a speech, getting a stain on your wedding dress can feel like one of those crazy slow-motion moments you can’t do anything about. Rather than going into a complete panic, take a deep breath and know there are a few things you can do if you plan to keep the dress after your wedding....

Preparation It’s one of the world’s most recognizable cheeses and might just be the oldest one from Europe. Naturally, we’re talking about feta. As the signature cheese of Greece, feta is a required ingredient in classic recipes like Greek salad, feta and spinach pie, and feta and watermelon salad. Feta cheese was first referenced in Homer’s Odyssey in the eighth century BCE, and the methods of production are pretty much the same now as they were then....