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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 3 tablespoons sugar 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks 1/4 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa 1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup Whipped cream Chocolate candy sprinkles Preparation In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, cocoa, sour cream, milk, eggs and sugar just until combined. Stir in chocolate chunks. Spray griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat....

Ingredients 8 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1 inch chunks 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 caramels, unwrapped, chopped 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Oatmeal Cookie Mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with cooking spay. Place apples in baking dish and sprinkle with the flour and cinnamon....

Preparation When you think of geraniums, two popular varieties come to mind: The first is a heat-loving summer beauty with large flower clusters (the pelargonium species) or the true geranium species, which are hardy perennials that thrive in zones three through nine. While there are many breeds of this flower—each with their own growth habits, colors, and aromas—they all have one thing in common: They make a low-maintenance contribution to most summer landscapes....

Last summer, our family took a trip to visit Kyushu (九州), the third largest and most southern of the four main islands of Japan. On the way there, we stopped by Hiroshima (広島) and nearby Miyajima (宮島). It was the first time for our family to visit Hiroshima because, for a long time, we were not sure if our children would be mature enough to understand the history and implication of WWII....

Preparation The idea of washing your windows doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right tools, a DIY window cleaner, and these tried-and-tested tips from Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook ($30.99, amazon.com), the process is actually quick and easy. And the payoff—that warm stream of morning sun pouring into your bedroom—is totally worth the effort. To start, gather all of your window-washing tools into one plastic or metal bucket (keep a second bucket on hand to mix cleaning solutions)....

Ingredients Preparation African violets are hardy, colorful plants that prefer warmer climates. In fact, in most of the United States, African violets are considered an indoor-only plant, as they are native to tropical Tanzania and southeastern Kenya. Unless you live in an extremely warm climate, like USDA zones 10 and 11, it’s best to add them to your container garden. “They are great as gifts to build memories around, can travel from house to house, and beautiful to pass between friends and family,” says Ryan McEnaney, public relations and communications specialist at Bailey Nursery....

Ingredients 1 salmon fillet, 1 1/4 pounds 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup fresh white bread crumbs, 1 slice 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Pat salmon dry with paper towel. Place salmon, skin side down, in pan; brush with 1 tablespoon of the butter....

Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 3/4 cup golden raisins 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12 (5x3-inch) loaf pans with shortening; lightly flour....

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ traditional fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 20 Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped (about 2 2/3 cups) 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container) 2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping (from 8-oz container), thawed 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream...

Ingredients 12 hardboiled eggs, peeled 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons basil pesto 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves or parsley leaves, chopped Preparation Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Slip out yolks into small bowl; mash with folk. Stir mayonnaise and pesto into yolks until smooth and creamy. Fill whites with egg yolk mixture, heaping it lightly. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Just before serving, garnish with basil leaves. Related Video

Sake, also known as “rice wine” or “nihonshu,” is ubiquitous in Japanese cuisine and culture. The history and culture of sake are closely intertwined with the Japanese civilization. The Japanese drink sake at festivals and ceremonial events throughout the year and on everyday occasions at mealtimes. So, what is sake? Let’s examine the centuries-old brew, starting from the ingredients, the process of sake making, the different styles and varieties, and the people involved....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/4 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 egg whites 2 tubs (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cinnamon sticks Preparation Heat oven to 350°F for shiny metal pans (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).Spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; lightly flour....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on cake mix box 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1 container (13.5 oz) strawberry glaze Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray bottom only with cooking spray....

Preparation Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys are more than just an item on the FX drama The Americans: The pair’s real-life romance started almost four years ago when the show first debuted, and they’ve been a happy pair (now joined by a new baby boy!) ever since. Although things finally clicked for Russell and Rhys when they began working together, it actually wasn’t the first time the two met. In fact, Russell and Rhys had their first encounter ten years before they began filming The Americans, E!...

Preparation Working with a caterer to choose tasty hors d’oeuvres, savory entrées, and delectable desserts is arguably one of the highlights of wedding planning. However, crafting the perfect reception menu isn’t always an easy feat, especially when you know that many of your guests have food allergies or dietary restrictions. In all likelihood, a handful of wedding guests will be vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, or pescatarian. Others may suffer from an array of different food allergies, all ranging from mild to severe....

Ingredients 6 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 cup cocktail peanuts 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips 1/4 cup red candy sprinkles 1 1/2 cups red candy-coated chocolate candies Preparation Line large rimmed pan with waxed paper. In large bowl, add cereal and peanuts. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 45 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15-second increments, until chips are melted and smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups deli chicken salad Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rolling boil. Stir in flour and thyme; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat....

While you can prepare sushi rice from scratch for chirashi sushi, you can also rely on a mix for almost instant chirashi sushi. It’s a vinegar-based seasoning with chopped vegetables that you need to mix into cooked rice. This is Sushi Taro from Nagatanien. Where To Buy You can find the mix at Asian and Japanese grocery stores. Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for our free newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates!...

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup) 3 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat 1 1/3 cups sugar, the butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon....