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Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sesame oil Preparation Mix all ingredients except oil in large glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray....

Preparation “When I moved to my farm in Bedford,” Martha recalled in her column for the November 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Living, “I noticed that the bird population was not what I had expected it to be. I saw jays, robins, red-tailed hawks, a random woodpecker, and lots of crows, but no finches, nuthatches, chickadees, or juncos. I made up my mind that I would try to increase the bird population on the farm, and I started a program to entice all types of feathered friends....

Preparation Impractically narrow kitchen cabinets-usually located between appliances or at the end of a row of cabinets-can seem like a design after-thought, something used to fill space rather than be useful. But, “narrow cabinets in a kitchen can actually be quite useful,” promises Lanna Ali-Hassan, co-owner of Beyond the Box Interiors, if you learn to use them correctly. Here are five tips to get the most out of these frustratingly small spaces....

Preparation Let’s face it: When it comes to antiques, differentiating between a patina and tarnish can be tricky. “Rust is one form of patina. It is the result of corroding steel after the iron particles have been exposed to oxygen and moisture, like humidity, vapor, or immersion,” explains Jane Henry of Jane Henry Studios, a full-service antique conservation and restoration shop based in New York City. “Tarnish is another form of corrosion that occurs in many metals other than steel, it typically causes a dull film on the metal....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped broccoli 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling. Add broccoli; cover and heat to boiling....

Ingredients 1 box (10 oz) frozen baby Brussels sprouts & butter sauce 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (3 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Cook Brussels sprouts for the minimum time as directed on box; pour into medium bowl. Cool 5 minutes....

Instant Pot has been my favorite cooking tool for years now, and I have shared several Instant Post recipes on my blog. Today I want to share this easy, versatile, and delicious Instant Pot Asian Pulled Pork recipe. I usually make a bigger portion and stretch it for 2 meals. It’s a perfect weeknight meal for the entire family, or for saving it for another day in the freezer!...

There are so many ways to cook and enjoy Japanese rice beyond ordinary steamed rice to accompany your meal. When I plan to serve a light main dish, I usually go for mixed rice with fresh seasonal ingredients or pantry staples. Today, let’s make Japanese Mushroom Rice (きのこご飯). Japanese mushrooms, such as shiitake, enoki, shimeji, and maitake, are getting more popular these days and I can get them at local grocery stores or farmers’ markets....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 rolls (about 1 oz each) ring-shaped hard candies or other fruit-flavored hard candies Preparation In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm....

Sesame oil is one of the key pantry items for Japanese cooking, and we’re really excited to partner with Maruhon today to give away a set of their premium sesame oils to 30 lucky winners. For those of you who have not heard of the brand, Maruhon has been around for over 290 years and is the most reputable sesame oil company in Japan. Many well-established restaurants including Michelin starred eateries in Japan use their sesame oil....

Ingredients 1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges, separated 1 small bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1 small eggplant (1 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained 4 teaspoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 3/4 lb sole, orange roughy or other delicate- to medium-texture fish fillets (about 1/4 inch thick), cut into 4 serving pieces...

Ingredients 1 package (4.67 ounces) foil-wrapped rectangular chocolate mints 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 egg Reserved 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mints 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped red and green bell pepper 1/2 lb sliced roast beef, chopped (2 cups) 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ green chiles 8 slices deluxe white American cheese or American cheese (from 16-oz package), cut into pieces 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Hard sourdough pretzels, if desired...

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup coarsely chopped pistachios 1/2 cup flaked coconut Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine flour and 1/4 cup sugar; mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan....

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1/2 cup buttermilk ranch dressing 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 egg Sliced jalapeño chiles, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 6 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, stir cornbread mix, dressing, milk, melted butter and egg until just combined (do not overmix). Divide batter among muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, well drained 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 small fresh jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped 3 ripe large avocados (about 1 1/2 lb) pitted, peeled 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce...

Ingredients 1 purchased butter loaf cake (11.5 oz), sliced 1 box (6-serving size)vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 lb fresh strawberries, stems removed, sliced 1 pint (2 cups) fresh blueberries Preparation In medium bowl, beat pudding mix, vanilla, milk and sour cream with electric mixer on medium speed until soft pudding forms....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium) 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup canola oil 3/4 cup fat-free egg product or 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, halved, thinly sliced 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 1/2 to 3 lb) 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 3/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic 1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves...

Ingredients 2 cups strawberry ice cream, slightly softened 2 tablespoon strawberry-flavored or regular milk 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/12 piece cooled unfrosted white cake, cut into chunks (from 13x9-inch pan)* Graham cracker crumbs, if desired Sliced fresh strawberries, if desired Preparation In blender, place ice cream and milk. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add cream cheese, powdered sugar and cake chunks; cover and blend until smooth, stopping blender to scrape down sides if necessary....