Ingredients 1 lb ground beef sirloin 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeño peppers, garlic and onion, undrained, chopped 1 can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce 3/4 cup fat-free beef broth 1 bag (16 oz) frozen stew vegetables 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and bell pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain....
Ingredients 1 pouch (10.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 1 egg 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 2 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur, if desired 1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon cocoa, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with baking spray with flour. Make brownie mix as directed on pouch, using oil, water and egg....
Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 bag (14-oz size) caramels (about 25) 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. In large bowl, mix cereals. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, butter and caramels over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Pour over cereals, stirring until evenly coated. Spread in pan....
Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 1 egg 1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 package (12 oz) 12-count dinner rolls (not pulled apart) 1 cup Muir Glen™ Organic Pasta Sauce Tomato Basil 4 deli slices (about 0.75 oz each) mozzarella cheese...
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter, egg and flour called for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies 20 (6-inch) paper lollipop sticks 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Various shades of green gel and/or liquid food color Assorted green and white candy sprinkles and green edible glitter Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie dough as directed on pouch for cutout cookies. On work surface sprinkled lightly with flour, roll dough 1/4 inch thick....
Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 packages (16 oz each) gnocchi 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups Progresso™ vegetable broth (from 32-oz carton) 4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), cubed and softened 4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)...
Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill weed 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Salt and pepper Paprika 1 egg 1/4 cup milk Several dashes hot sauce 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs 1 lb cod fillets, cut into sticks Canola oil for frying...
Preparation It’s a given that we’ll celebrate birthdays and holidays with our friends and family members, but what about our furry friends and family members? Should we also bake them a birthday cake—or pupcake—and stuff their stockings with presents? And if we do, will they understand the gesture? Jennifer Coates, DVM, advisory board member for Pup Life Today, understands the temptation to celebrate birthdays and holidays with our pets. “Pets are members of the family,” she explains....
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. From this French toast to easy pancakes to a hearty casserole, get yourself filled for the day! HOMEMADE FRENCH TOAST- Have this classic homemade French toast recipe ready in under 20 minutes! Thick slices of bread dipped into a sweetened egg mixture and cooked in butter until golden and brown on the outside yet fluffy on the inside. INGREDIENTS FOR FRENCH TOAST- Making this recipe requires very basic ingredients that you most likely already have, this is why we love this EASY recipe!...
Whenever I need to get lunch or dinner on the table fast, fried rice often comes to mind. With just a few well-chosen ingredients in the pantry and leftover rice, I’d be ready to cook up a satisfying meal in less than 20 minutes. So, when you are thinking of takeout to solve your dinner problem, remind yourself that it’s always a better idea to make fried rice at home....
Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons raspberry-flavored syrup 2 to 3 teaspoons milk 3 or 4 drops red food color 1 cup white baking chips 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 325°F)....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 large onions, cut into fourths and sliced (1 1/2 lb) 2 cans (10 1/2 oz each) condensed beef broth 2 soup cans water Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt 1/4 cup butter in oven. Toss bread cubes in butter until evenly coated....
Ingredients 8 slices crusty bread, 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked deli turkey 1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and sliced 4 slices (1 ounce each) Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers 1/4 cup jerk seasoning sauce or fruit chutney Preparation Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Place 4 bread slices butter sides down; top with turkey, papaya and cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, butter sides up....
Preparation Making cat treats from scratch might seem like a lot of work, but when it comes to our feline friends, it’s really the least we can do to reciprocate the love and care they give us. “One of my favorite treat recipes is made from only three ingredients and can be easily changed to fit your pet’s taste preferences or dietary needs,” says Ashley Poskin. “Knowing exactly what ingredients go into the mix is especially helpful if your Kitty suffers from a touchy tummy....
Ingredients 2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2 tablespoons water 1 egg 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 cup barbecue sauce Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch pie pan or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg. Spread in bottom of pan; sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese....
Preparation Heading into holiday season, the Living Book Club is sinking our collective teeth into the 512-page drama “The Book of Strange New Things” (Hogarth). Michel Faber’s storytelling is at full force in this new novel. Its out-of-this-world locale – complete with a population of extraterrestrial life-forms – certainly provides all the allure of a space tale. But if sci-fi is not your forte, you’ll still get sucked in: The heart of this book lies closer to home....
Ingredients 3 1/2 to 4 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup beef broth 1/2 cup Zinfandel wine or cranberry juice 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 2 cups fresh baby carrots 1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 1 egg 3 tablespoons brewed espresso coffee or very strong coffee, room temperature 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Pinch of salt Whipped cream, for serving Ground cinnamon, for serving Preparation In small bowl, beat melted butter, egg, espresso and pumpkin with whisk. Add the sugar, Bisquick mix, pumpkin pie spice and salt....
Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 9 whole pecans for garnish Preparation In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and pumpkin with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and chopped pecans. Spread cheese mixture on dinner plate or in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate....
Japanese cuisine Washoku (和食) has a distinctive culinary style all of its own. The cooking is simple; no complicated processes, no heavy sauces, fiery spices, or fragrant herbs. All seek to preserve the natural flavors, textures, colors, and nutrients of the produce. Mastering the cooking techniques are fundamental for making good Japanese food at home. Once you’re armed with the basic know-how, you can easily recreate Japanese food at home with locally sourced ingredients....
