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Preparation Whether you’re wearing a short dress for your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, or changing into one for your party alone, there are a few things you need to consider to ensure you look and feel great throughout any event. That’s why we asked two professionals to share their best styling tips for brides who favor short looks. Follow these five pieces of advice to masterfully pull off a short (or high-low) hemline at your wedding event....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon poppy seed 1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups) 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1 cup cashews 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1 medium apple, cubed (1 cup) 1 medium pear, cubed (1 cup) Preparation In blender or food processor, place sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice and mustard; cover and process until blended....

Preparation The Easter feast generally falls at the start of spring, a time of new beginnings. The garden awakens with the first shoots of asparagus, leeks, and other vegetables, each of which plays an important role in this traditional Easter dinner menu. Artichokes can be steamed and chilled in advance and served with tarragon-flecked mayonnaise as a simple starter. A baked ham coated with a sweet, yet tart citrus glaze takes center stage....

Ingredients 4 large whole eggs 1 large egg yolk 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups milk 2 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 oz French or other firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups) 1/2 cup raisins, if desired 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup butter or margarine...

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 package (8 oz) Snickers™ bites candy unwrapped 2 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with nonstick foil, allowing foil to extend 2 inches over edges of pan. In large bowl, mix brownie mix, water, oil and eggs until well blended....

Whether you are serving these stuffed shells, the classic Lasagna, or easy Meaty Spaghetti, you can never go wrong with a pasta dinner!. CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS- These stuffed shells are so filling and absolutely mouthwatering! The jumbo pasta shells and ricotta chicken stuffing pair so well with the Alfredo Sauce and cheese. We love this recipe for easy weeknight dinners, especially when paired with homemade Breadsticks! INGREDIENTS- Pasta Shells– For this recipe, you are going to need the jumbo pasta shells....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak, 1/2 inch thick 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2 1/2 cups) 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sour cream 3 cups hot cooked egg noodles Preparation Cut beef across grain into about 1 1/2x1/2-inch strips....

Ingredients 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped orange slice candy 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dates 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 egg 1 cup chopped pistachio nuts 1/2 cup flaked coconut Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 2 cups Fiber One™ original bran cereal 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 box (6-serving size) chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed Chocolate curls, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet until it resembles graham cracker crumbs (or finely crush in food processor)....

Ingredients 4 hard-cooked eggs 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup milk 4 to 6 slices buttered toast, chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces, separated onto four serving plates Preparation Peel eggs; separate whites from yolks. Chop whites into bite-sized pieces. In small bowl, mash yolks with fork or press through fine strainer. Set aside. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1 package fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 3/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup potato starch flour 1/2 cup sorghum flour 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup white rice flour 1/3 cup tapioca flour 1/3 cup garbanzo and fava flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup almond milk, soymilk or regular milk 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons sunflower oil or ghee (measured melted)...

Ingredients 4 eggs Preparation In a 2-quart saucepan, place the eggs in a single layer. Add enough cold water until it is at least 1 inch above the eggs. Heat uncovered to boiling over high heat. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover with lid; let stand 15 minutes. Immediately pour off the hot water from the eggs, then run cool water over them in the saucepan until completely cool....

Preparation While some items will always need professional attention, many fabrics can be freshened at home. The truth is, dry cleaning is not actually dry; the clothes get wet, just not with water, but rather with perchloroethylene, or perc, the cleaning and degreasing solvent that’s been used for decades. They’re then cycled through large washing machines, much like the one you use at home. Once you know which clothes and stains are good candidates for an at-home cleaning-no single technique or product can take care of every spot and spill-you can dry clean many of them yourself without much effort or expense, in the comfort of your own laundry room....

Ingredients Preparation If you’ve finally decided to turn your craft or eureka moment into a full-blown business, congratulations-you’re one step closer to becoming an entrepreneur! Understanding the business, however, can be tricky, especially if you plan on scaling up in the future and partnering with large vendors. How to do you find the right manufacturer for your product? How many prototypes do you need? What’s an NDA and should you have one?...

Preparation A quality cutting board is necessary in every kitchen. Whether you are chopping up a chicken for a stew or dicing vegetables for a casserole, you reach for your cutting board on a daily basis. While every home cook understands that keeping it clean is essential, keeping it steady is just as important for safety. Here, we get expert-approved insights on how to ensure your cutting board doesn’t slip when you cut on it....

Ume (梅, うめ) or Japanese plums grow on large, broad-leaved trees with a short growing season. The young bright green fruits are slightly smaller than a golf ball and green to yellowish-green in color. When ripe, they have a beige-peach flush. They are not for eating but are used to make condiments, pickles, and drinks such as Umeboshi (pickled plums), Japanese plum wine (Umeshu), Ume miso, and more. It’s a well-known superfood high in citric acid but unfortunately, is on the decline among the younger population....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets 1/4 cup sliced carrot 1 medium green onion, sliced (1 tablespoon) 3 tablespoons low-fat Italian dressing 2 lettuce leaves Preparation In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli, carrot and onion. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil 10 to 12 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender; drain. Toss vegetables with dressing. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 eggs 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon peel 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, sour cream, melted butter, lemon juice, eggs and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2/3 cup baking cocoa 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F)....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 3 eggs 2 cups sour cream 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....