Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups chopped salted cashews 1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped 1/4 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F). Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cups packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine) 3/4 cup evaporated milk (1/2 of 12-oz can) 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine) 3/4 cup evaporated milk (remaining 1/2 of 12-oz can) 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)...
Ingredients 1 cup dark beer 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 rounded tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 or 4 dashes Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce 2 cups soft bread cubes Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat beer over medium heat. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss cheese and flour....
Ingredients 1 cup butter 16 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 teaspoons vanilla 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch round cake pan. In medium saucepan, melt butter and 16 oz. chocolate over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla....
Ingredients 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley French bread slices Apple and pear slices Preparation Reserve 1 tablespoon of the Gorgonzola cheese for garnish. In food processor, place cream cheese, remaining Gorgonzola cheese, half-and-half and pepper. Cover and process just until blended. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the walnuts for garnish....
Have you tried grilled unagi (eel) before? What is that caramelized sweet, salty sauce that goes with unagi? Well, the irresistible dark brown sauce is Eel Sauce or Unagi Sauce (うなぎのたれ). What Is Eel Sauce Eel sauce is Unagi no Tare (うなぎのたれ) in Japanese, and it is a thick and sweetened soy sauce. Traditionally, it is used on grilled eel or dishes that feature grilled eel, such as unagi don or unagi sushi and doesn’t contain eel....
Preparation Spending your wedding day surrounded by loved ones is an incredible and unforgettable experience. Guests travel far and wide to celebrate your big day-often bearing gifts and well wishes. To thank family and friends for their attendance and support, many brides and grooms send their loved ones home with tokens of their appreciation in the form of wedding favors. The little goodies end the reception on a high note, and they often serve as sweet keepsakes of the celebration....
Preparation Plants are attractive to pets, who see them as good-smelling, delicious, and easy-to-reach toys placed throughout your house for their enjoyment. And while it can seem impossible to prevent your pet from treating your favorite ficus as his personal chew toy, it can-and should-be done whenever possible. “Plants may not survive if they are chewed,” Nicole Fulcher, DVM, assistant medical director of veterinary services at the Animal Medical Center of Mid-America, says, “but the main concern is what the plant can do to your pet....
Ingredients 2 to 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cups), plus 1 large banana, sliced 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 eggs 2 2/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces Maple syrup...
Preparation There are many reasons to have a “no shoes” policy in your home—cleaner floors and better health, to start. But does asking your guests to take theirs off as soon as they cross your threshold cross the line? Liz Bryant, president and founder of Liz Bryant Business Etiquette in Richmond, Virginia, shares her tips on when—and how—to ask your visitors to remove their shoes so that each one feels like welcome guest (and not someone on their way through airport security)....
Over the memorial day break, our family took a quick trip to Redding California and visited nearby areas including Lake Shasta Caverns. We desperately wanted to spend some time in nature as we spend the majority of our time in our house cooking and filming. We missed hiking as a family since our Utah trip and it was perfect timing as Lassen Volcanic National Park was just opening their roads through the park that weekend....
Preparation If you’re looking for a way to add a pop of color to your garden, consider the mandevilla plant. The climbing, flowering vine can bring rich pinks, yellows, and reds to your garden bed while also adding height and depth. We spoke with garden experts to learn everything you need to know in order to successfully grow one in your yard this summer. Mandevilla is a tropical, flowering vine that has become popular in landscapes and in pots on decks, patios, and porches thanks to its colorful flowers, long bloom time, and low-maintenance characteristics, says Justin Hancock, a Monrovia horticultural craftsman....
Preparation To some, frozen fruits and vegetables have a reputation for being bland, flavorless, and uninspiring. If that’s you, we’re here to change your mind. While we love using frozen produce for smoothies, there are so many other ways to make the most of their vibrant color and flavor. Plus, frozen fruits and vegetables allow you to cook with your favorite produce item when it’s out of season (hello, frozen peas!...
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3- to 3 1/2-lb cut-up whole chicken Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in 15x10x1-inch pan in oven. In shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture. Place chicken, skin sides down, in pan. Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Turn chicken; bake about 20 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F)....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups apple juice 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup kosher (coarse) salt 4 boneless center-cut pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (4 oz each) 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 Granny Smith apples (about 1 1/4 lb), peeled, sliced 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves Preparation In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix 2 cups of the apple juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the salt....
Ingredients 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 2 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal 8 oz pecans Preparation In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside. In small microwave-safe dish, microwave butter on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in vanilla. In large microwavable bowl, mix all cereals and pecans....
Ingredients 4 oz sweet baking chocolate or semisweet baking chocolate White chocolate baking bar, melted, if desired 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup water 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate or creamy white frosting Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, melt sweet baking chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently....
Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon zesty Italian dressing mix (from 0.6-oz packet) Assorted vegetables or crackers Preparation Cook spinach as directed on package. Cool; squeeze to drain. In medium bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, sour cream and dressing mix until well blended. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hour or until chilled. Serve with vegetables or crackers....
Have you tasted yuzu (柚子) before? This citrus fruit tastes like a combination of lemon, mandarin orange, and grapefruit. Yuzu juice and peel are used in Japanese cuisine especially in fall/winter when it’s in season. Having fresh yuzu in the kitchen really excites me not only because they are rare fruits outside of Japan, but the amazing fragrance and flavor of yuzu in the air awaken my senses. If you have the chance and come across fresh yuzu, you must make this Yuzu Sorbet (柚子のシャーベット)....
Preparation “I tell women whatever they do, don’t Google ‘MOB dresses,’” says senior associate fashion editor Carrie Goldberg. “It’s unnecessarily limiting.” Typing in a style (short or long), sleeve length, and color will return a wider range of stylish results. After the bride has selected her dress, have a conversation with her about what she envisions for your look. She may want you to coordinate with the groom’s mom and the bridal party, or she’s picturing everyone in shades of white, or she just wants you to feel great....
