Ingredients 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 4 pork rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (1 pound) Olive oil-flavored cooking spray 6 new potatoes, cut into fourths (3 cups) 4 ounces mushrooms, cut in half (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges...
Preparation Have you ever wondered how to turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality? We can help. Each week, as part of our Self Made series, we showcase female entrepreneurs—as well as their quality, handmade goods—and share their best advice related to starting, maintaining, and growing your own business. Hawaiian quilting is a unique 200-year-old art form that is done all by hand, with numerous hours devoted to the crafting of each piece....
Preparation What is plump with summer sweetness, arranged in neat rows, and pre-packaged in its own sheath of leaves? What is so good to eat that you forgive it for getting stuck between your teeth? Corn, of course. Held in the hands and nibbled methodically, row by row, or bitten off in unruly chunks, the appearance of the first local corn on our tables means that summer is at full tilt....
Preparation Did you know that Martha carries a pair of small embroidery scissors with her at all times? She uses them for everything from cutting ribbon for a present to snipping a loose thread from her jacket. It’s just one of the many ways they benefit our lives every day. Scissors are tools, and it helps to use the ones with the right size, shape, and blade for your project. It’s not hard to stock the house with scissors of all kinds; simply think of all the times you reach for a pair and make sure you have the right ones nearby....
Preparation Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre became engaged earlier this year, during a screening of his film, Yardie. Though the actor’s proposal was the definition of smooth-we know this because there’s live footage of the moment-Elba was really feeling the pressure. “It was the most nerve-wracking thing for me ever,” he told People, of the moment. His nerves might have had something to do with timing. The actor shared that his original plan-he intended to propose on Valentine’s Day-fell through, which is why he ultimately decided to pop the question in public at the screening....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix Water called for on the cake mix box 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Key lime juice 2 1/4 cups whipping cream 10 Nature Valley™ oats ‘n honey crunchy granola bars (5 pouches from 8.9-oz box) 2 teaspoons grated Key lime peel 2 containers (8 oz each) frozen extra-creamy whipped topping with real cream, thawed...
Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup ground walnuts 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup red raspberry preserves Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Mix all ingredients except preserves with spoon until crumbly. Press two-thirds of crumbly mixture on bottom of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with remaining crumbly mixture; press gently into preserves. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown....
Ingredients 1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup milk 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Place foil muffin liner in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Spray liners with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 lb cod, haddock or other medium-firm fish fillets, about 3/4 inch thick 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation Move oven rack to position slightly above middle of oven. Heat oven to 500°F. Cut fish into 2x1 1/2-inch pieces....
Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan....
Ingredients 4 flavored or plain pita folds or pita (pocket) breads (about 6 inches in diameter) 16 thin pretzel sticks, halved 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/2 cup guacamole 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/4 cup very finely chopped red bell pepper Preparation Cut each pita fold into 8 wedges. Insert pretzel stick half into center of bottom of each wedge to form “tree trunk.” In small bowl, mix sour cream, guacamole, parsley and garlic-pepper blend....
Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ party rainbow chip cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting 2 cups M&M’s® chocolate candies 1 cup M&M’s® minis chocolate candies 3/4 cup assorted Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray two 8-inch round cake pans; place 8-inch round piece of cooking parchment paper in bottom of each pan....
Ingredients 1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cups sliced fresh carrots 2 cups refrigerated cooked diced potatoes with onions (from 20-oz bag) 1/2 cup cooked real bacon pieces (from 3-oz jar) 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 3/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups beef broth (from 32-oz carton) 5 tablespoons cornstarch...
Preparation If you want to attract the most common birds to your backyard, there are a few things in your yard that make it an inviting place for your avian guests. By turning your yard into a safe haven and natural habitat for the birds in your area, you will not only have a beautiful view of nature without needing to leave your house but you will also be helping the environment....
Preparation A strong immune system can help you stay healthy by fighting off bacteria and viruses. Researchers have explored the effects of diet, exercise, age, stress, and other factors that influence and impact the body’s immune response. Depending on your genetics, a lifestyle in which you are able to maintain a healthy weight, eat a well-balanced diet filled with nutritious whole food ingredients including fruits and vegetables, and limit smoking and your total consumption of alcohol can positively influence your overall health, allowing your body’s systems to function efficiently....
Preparation Deciding whether to wear a suit or a tuxedo on the wedding day is a big decision for most grooms. That’s why many men look to their future wife to steer them in the right direction. But what if you don’t really have a preference one way or the other? How do you decide which type of attire your groom should wear on the big day? The decision mostly comes down to the overall formality of the wedding, as the groom’s attire sets a standard for a white-tie, black-tie, formal, or semi-formal affair....
Ingredients 5 lb Gala apples 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cinnamon stick Preparation Peel, core and slice apples. In food processor, grate apples (in batches, if needed). Place in slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar, salt and cinnamon stick. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours. Remove and reserve cinnamon stick. In food processor, puree apple mixture (in batches, if needed) until smooth. Return to slow cooker with cinnamon stick....
Ingredients 1/3 cup lime juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Salt and pepper to taste 1 sweet onion (Maui or Walla Walla), cut into chunks 1 beef rump roast (2 lb) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped Preparation In small bowl, beat lime juice, oil, vinegar, cumin, paprika, chili powder, red pepper, salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 lb boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cans (10 oz each) tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, undrained 1 can (12 oz) beer or nonalcoholic beer 1/2 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt...
Ingredients Flour for dredging Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) Olive oil as needed 1/4 cup Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth from a 32-oz carton 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves Preparation Place an inch of flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour to lightly coat. Heat a 12-inch skillet, heat oil (1/4 inch) over medium-high heat until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped in....
