Preparation Flickering candles set the mood for a dinner party, but there’s nothing charming about spilled wax. Don’t despair, though; it’s relatively easy to remove wax on your own, and a professional dry-cleaner can help you with more delicate items. If the fabric is durable, as cotton is, try to clean it yourself. If the material is fragile, however, you should not attempt to scrape off the wax as the friction may cause damage....
I have some very exciting news to share with everyone today. Since my posts on Monday and Wednesday were focused on light meals, I will continue with the same theme and end this week with a healthy post. I hesitated to call this Broiled Salmon dish as a “recipe” because all that is required is to broil the fish in the oven toaster. This is my go-to recipe when I already have a meat dish available as the primary course and don’t really have time to prepare another main dish from scratch....
Ingredients 3 lb carrots 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla Fresh thyme leaves or chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired Preparation Cut carrots in half lengthwise; cut into 2-inch pieces (cut any thick pieces in half lengthwise). In 12-inch or larger skillet, cook butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown....
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon milk 2 medium unpeeled red eating apples, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts 1/3 cup raisins 3 tablespoons flaked coconut 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries Bibb lettuce leaves or salad greens, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, whipping cream, lemon juice and milk until well blended....
Ingredients 4 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag), thawed 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 5 slices fully cooked turkey bacon, chopped 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 3 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 cup fat-free egg product 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix uncooked potatoes, 1 cup of the cheese and the bacon....
Ingredients 1 cup Kix® cereal 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 cups frozen broccoli florets 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam 1 cup fresh raspberries (6 oz) 1/2 cup sliced almonds Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar and salt....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 cup uncooked penne pasta 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded cooked chicken 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In 7-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat....
Ingredients 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2/3 cup milk 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed 1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 12 uncooked oven-ready lasagna noodles 3 cups shredded cooked chicken...
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons meringue powder 5 teaspoons lemon juice 4 to 5 tablespoons water Betty Crocker™ colored sugars Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles Preparation In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy....
Ingredients 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream, well chilled 10 to 12 oz bittersweet baking chocolate (60% to 70% cacao), broken into small pieces Preparation In large bowl, beat whipping cream at medium speed just until stiff peaks form. In double boiler or in bowl set over saucepan, melt chocolate over simmering water. Pour melted chocolate into whipped cream; fold chocolate into cream (do not overmix; mixture can have a few streaks)....
Ingredients 3-pound beef boneless chuck roast 1 bottle (8 ounces) reduced-calorie Italian dressing 9 slices (1 ounce each) provolone or mozzarella cheese 2 large bell peppers, cut into rings 3 rounds focaccia bread (8 inches in diameter), cut horizontally in half Preparation Trim excess fat from beef. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Place beef in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker....
Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried sage leaves 4 bone-in pork loin or rib chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 2 lb) 1 medium mango, cut in half lengthwise, seed removed, peeled and chopped (1 cup)...
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 cup chocolate milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs Chocolate-flavor syrup, warmed Sweetened whipped cream Miniature marshmallows Chocolate candy sprinkles Preparation In large bowl, stir all ingredients except Toppings with wire whisk until well blended. Heat nonstick griddle to 375°F. or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right....
This crab dip goes so well when served with finger foods at a party and is just as popular as the Rotel Dip for parties. CREAMY HOT CRAB DIP- We love serving this cheesy hot crab dip for parties and around the holidays! The crab meat combined with the corn, peppers, celery, jalapenos, and cheese comes together so well when baked, so GOOD! WHAT YOU NEED- The ingredients for this hot crab dip recipe are so basic, here is what we need for the dip:...
Preparation Induction cooking may very well be the wave of the future. It has long been popular in Europe, especially in professional kitchens. Now, according to USA Today, due to concerns about climate change, cities and counties in California are adopting new building codes that ban natural gas in new homes and support all electric construction. There are also incentives and rebates for going electric. Despite opposition from the fossil fuel industry, it’s likely the move away from gas will continue and expand—along with it, we’ll likely see a transition from gas to induction cooking at home....
When you enter any Japanese supermarket or convenient stores like Seven Eleven, Lawson’s or Family Mart, you are presented with a wide selection of Japanese beer. Everyone has their favorites but if it’s your first time in Japan, you might not know what to pick. We hope this Japanese beer guide will help you narrow your selection and find one you enjoy. This past summer (2018), it was extremely hot in Japan and almost unbearable....
If you’re looking for the ultimate Japanese comfort dish that can lift up your mood any time of year, I can’t recommend enough cooking this bowl of Kitsune Udon (Noodle Soup) (きつねうどん). The rich broth, the chewy noodles, and the fried tofu – everything comes together so nicely that you just want to hold your face above the bowl and let the aroma envelop you. It’s so simple and quick to make, so there is no excuse not to try it!...
Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract Food colors Preparation Mix butter and sugar in large bowl. Stir in flour and almond extract until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Divide into 3 equal parts. Tint and shape dough as directed below. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Heat oven to 300°F....
Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup gluten-free swirled milk chocolate and peanut butter morsels Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, peanut butter and brown sugar on High about 1-2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling....
