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Preparation Our answer to entertaining: a grazing board. Forget individual appetizers and assemble an interactive platter that brings together the best of crudités, cheese, and charcuterie—it’s a snack lover’s dream. The best part? There’s no cooking necessary: Just assemble, then let guests help themselves. Start by selecting an oversized board that’s large enough to artfully arrange each item while maintaining visual order. Think of it as a blank canvas for swirling and layering flavors, colors, and textures and making a visually appealing presentation....

Carbon Steel – My Choice of Wok I’ve been interested in purchasing a good wok that I can use for a very long time. After searching high and low for the perfect wok in the market, I finally picked up this 14-inch carbon steel wok several months ago. The wok is similar to the one that my mom has been using faithfully in her kitchen for many years. When my wok arrived, I couldn’t hold my excitement for the piece of cookware I have been waiting for and immediately put it in good use....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (from 15-oz container) 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice Betty Crocker™ gel food colors, as desired Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 cup seedless raspberry jam 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Oatmeal Cookie Mix 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup chopped almonds Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place sugar cookie mix. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly (do not overmix)....

Ingredients 1 cup apple juice 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon margarine 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Preparation In small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the apple juice and cornstarch; mix well. Set aside. In large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven, combine remaining apple juice, syrup, cinnamon, margarine and salt; mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz) 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz) 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 6 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups; or grease cups with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir flour, brown sugar and butter with spoon until crumbly....

For the past two days, I was working hard on my blogroll (see under Links tab) and Recipe Index. If you visit my blog often, please let me know you are here so that I can add your website under my Links. I’ll be more than happy to do so. Building the Recipe Index page took me a long time. I already have categories on the left column under my picture....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Party Rainbow Chip Cake Mix 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors rainbow mix (from 1.75-oz container) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until well blended; scrape side of bowl. Beat in egg until smooth....

Ingredients 1 box (16.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting (or your favorite flavor) 1 bag (14 oz) candy melts (any flavor) 1 teaspoon shortening Craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends) Betty Crocker™ assorted candy sprinkles Block of white plastic foam...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 4 bars (1.55 oz each) milk chocolate candy, finely chopped 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons milk 1 bar (1.55 oz) milk chocolate candy, if desired 26 bear-shaped graham crackers, if desired...

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef Hot water and milk called for on Hamburger Helper box 1 box Hamburger Helper™ Salisbury 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes for 6 servings Water, milk and butter called for on mashed potatoes box for 6 servings 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz) Chopped fresh parsley Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain....

Ingredients 8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz) 1 package (5 oz) fresh baby spinach Preparation Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed of visible fat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz) 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 bottle (48 oz) cranberry-mango drink, chilled 2 bottles (25 oz each) white grape juice, chilled 2 bottles (16 oz each) sparkling water, chilled 2 medium apricots, sliced Preparation Mix cranberry-mango drink and grape juice in punch bowl. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water and apricots. Related Video

Ingredients 1 loaf (18 inch) baguette French bread, cut into 36 (1/2-inch) slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup crumbled crisply cooked bacon 1 cup shredded deli rotisserie chicken 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 to 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped...

Ingredients 1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic cut spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed to drain 1/2 cup artichoke hearts (from 14-oz can), drained, finely chopped 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt) 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients....

Tarako (鱈子・たらこ) is whole fish egg (roe) sacs of Alaskan/walleye pollack (a member of the cod family) cured with salt. It’s a Japanese dish that’s a specialty from Fukuoka prefecture. What Is Tarako Tarako is a seafood product consisting of salted pollack roe. The Japanese word “tarako” consists of tara (鱈) cod and ko (子) child/ren, hence its translation “children of cod.” Beige-pink in color, it’s a popular accompaniment to rice, tossed with spaghetti noodles for tarako pasta, or stuffed in onigiri....

Preparation There are many ways to dress up your garden, from creative containers to colorful flowers. One addition that will instantly transform your outdoor space? A beautiful focal point, like a garden trellis. Often used to support vines, growing shrubs, or taller plants, garden trellises can also be used as an architectural point of interest. The designs are usually latticed or interwoven, and they can be made with a variety of materials to suit your home’s aesthetic....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans 1 cup swirled milk chocolate and caramel chips (from 10-oz bag) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray (do not use dark pan)....