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Ingredients 1 slice (1 lb) reduced-sodium cooked ham (1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple 2 tablespoons real maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar Preparation Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Remove skillet from heat; spray with cooking spray. Add ham; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until browned. Remove from skillet; keep warm. In medium bowl, toss pineapple, syrup and curry powder....

Ingredients 1 pound beef boneless chuck, tip or round steak 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 jars (16 ounces each) thick-and-chunky salsa 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 medium bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) cannellini navy beans, drained Preparation Trim excess fat from beef. Cut beef into 1/2-inch pieces....

Ingredients 8 cups 1-inch cubes day-old French bread 1/2 cup raisins, if desired 2 cups milk 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt Whipped cream, if desired Preparation Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Place bread and raisins in slow cooker. In medium bowl, beat milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt with whisk; pour over bread and raisins....

Aonori (青のり, “green nori”) is dried finely chopped seaweed. It’s highly aromatic and adds a pleasant umami flavor to the dish. Sprinkle it over okonomiyaki, yakisoba, takoyaki, natto, rice bowls, ramen, or tofu. Check your teeth after the meal, as aonori is known to stick to your teeth! Read more about Japanese seaweed Discover Seaweed: The Essential Ingredient of the Japanese Diet. Recipes Using Aonori Where To Buy You can find it sold in packages or glass jars at Japanese and Asian supermarkets....

Ingredients 6 cups sliced peeled apples (about 6 medium) 2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened Vanilla ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, cinnamon, syrup and lemon juice....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 450°. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Stir Bisquick mix, milk, cheese and onions until soft dough forms. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Brush butter over warm biscuits....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 24 large maraschino cherries, drained Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. On low speed, beat in flour and salt until dough forms....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe) 2 cans (4 1/4 oz each) chopped ripe olives, drained 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) Bagel chips or tortilla chips Preparation In large bowl, beat cream cheese and dressing mix with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup milk 1 cup fresh or frozen (do not thaw) cranberries 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat 6 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy....

Spaghetti Recipe- Though spaghetti is typically served with Meatballs, I love this quick one-pot version better. It’s so easy to make, tastes wonderful and is much quicker to make. This Bolognese recipe loaded with meaty sauce and mixed with the spaghetti pasta is phenomenal. How to Make Spaghetti- Cook the spaghetti al dente, according to package instruction.In a skillet, saute ground meat with onions and garlic, season meat.Then add the marinara to the sauteed meat....

Ingredients 8 oz uncooked fettuccine 1/2 lb bulk spicy Italian pork sausage 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin wedges 1 medium fennel bulb, cut into thin wedges 1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained 1/2 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on box....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers 1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style sweet corn 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 lb firm white fish fillets, such as cod or pollock, skin removed 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat....

Preparation Creeping avens, also known as Geum reptans, can make a cheery addition to any home garden. The yellow blooms grow as a natural groundcover but can be contained to smaller areas with regular maintenance. Follow this advice from two professional gardeners and get the most from these herbaceous perennials this growing season. While there are plenty of different flowers you can grow from seeds, our experts suggest starting your creeping avens from a plant for the best results....

Preparation Ushers are often the first people a wedding guest will see when they reach the ceremony venue. These pivotal attendants (usually men) watch the doors, waiting for guests to arrive so that they can direct them to their seats or escort them down the aisle. Here’s what you need to know about these wedding party members. RELATED: UNIQUE WAYS TO SEAT GUESTS AT YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY It’s based on the wedding’s formality and the number of wedding guests....

Green tea is one of the most popular flavors for sweets in Japan, especially in the form of ice cream. I’ve been living in the U.S. for over 15 years now, and I admit that it’s been hard to find green tea ice cream that tastes authentic to what I enjoyed growing up. The majority of what I’ve tried is either way too sweet or overly creamy, masking the delicate flavor of the tea itself....

Ingredients 2 egg whites 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup sugar 24 pastel mint drop candies Colored snowflake sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 250°F. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper. In small bowl, combine egg whites, salt and vanilla; beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating 3 to 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon mixture into 3/4-inch-wide mounds 1 inch apart on parchment-lined cookie sheet....

Preparation As you crack walnuts for pies and stuffing, save the shell halves that remain intact. The miniature “bowls” make natural holders for individual portions of salt and pepper – especially handy for big gatherings at the table. Related Video

There are many opportunities for family and friends to get together during the year-end holiday season. How about a recipe that represents the best of wintertime foods in Japan? Oden (おでん) or Japanese fish cake stew is a warm and comforting dinner to share with family and friends when the weather turns cold. It can be made in large quantities at once so it’s a perfect dish for gatherings. Although there are regional variations in each area of Japan, let me introduce a simple, classic oden today....

Ingredients 6 large potatoes 10 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup basil pesto Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Cut each potato crosswise into 1/8-inch slices, cutting only three-fourths of the way through to bottom of potato. Place cut sides up on ungreased 15x10-inch pan. Arrange garlic slices between potato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; brush lightly with some of the pesto. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1 lb salmon, swordfish or arctic char fillets, 3/4 inch thick 1 egg white, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons water 1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil Preparation Remove and discard skin from fish. Cut fish into 4 serving pieces. Mix egg white and water with fork. Mix dry potatoes, cornstarch, paprika and lemon-pepper seasoning....