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Ingredients 4 medium baking apples 2 tablespoons water 1 cup vanilla low-fat ice cream 1/4 cup fat-free caramel topping 1 tablespoon rum or apple cider Dash ground cinnamon Preparation Cut thin slice off bottom and top of each apple. Using paring knife or apple corer, remove core from each apple. In 8- or 9-inch square microwavable dish, place apples upright. Pour 2 tablespoons water over apples. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 egg white 1 cup water 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt Fresh banana slices, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook sugar over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until melted and light caramel in color. Pour into 10 (6-oz) custard cups. Place on cooling rack to cool. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs and egg white with electric mixer on medium speed or whisk until well blended....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed berries (blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries), thawed, drained 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch square pan or 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat butter in oven about 2 minutes or until melted....

Ingredients 2 bags (16 oz each) fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 oz) 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 tablespoons Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart gratin dish or casserole with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup milk 1 cup butter 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube cake) pan with shortening; lightly flour....

Ingredients 7 oz. uncooked spaghetti or vermicelli 1 egg 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 (15 1/2-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can zesty diced tomatoes seasoned with mild green chiles, undrained 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 bag (24 oz) frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and cheese-flavored sauce 2 cups diced cooked chicken 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 4 cups frozen potato nuggets (from 2-lb bag) 1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, place broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and cheese sauce. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until thawed....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 lb white candy melts or coating wafers, or vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon holiday candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter and egg....

Preparation This is not your average centerpiece, but it’s still really easy to create! With just some glasses, fabric, and string, you will be able to create a stunning decoration for your tabletop. We used canvas here because the simple, basic material lends a surprising air of casual sophistication, while letting the flowers themselves pop. The visually appealing sculptural look of the serpentine vase makes a strong statement, adding elegant appeal to any table and inspiring a range of gorgeous looks with basic buds and blooms from your own backyard or lush flowers from an exotic market....

Ingredients 1 box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ Ranch & Bacon Pasta Salad Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (6 slices) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped green onions Preparation Pour pasta (from box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 2 bags (11 oz each) white vanilla baking chips Candy sprinkles for decorating Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat cookie mix, softened butter, water and egg. Scoop about 2 tablespoons dough into each muffin cup. Bake 10 minutes. Using spoon, make deep indentation in each to create a cup....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Add Bisquick™ mix; beat on low speed until combined. Stir in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked gluten-free brown rice penne 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Traditional chicken cheese enchilada flavor soup 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cups gluten-free shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1 cup gluten-free shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat soup and milk to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted....

Ingredients 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese 1 package (4 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 16 paper lollipop sticks 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, process cream cheese, chèvre cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil until well beaten. Using small cookie scoop, shape mixture into balls; place on cookie sheet. Insert lollipop stick into each ball....

A simple Japanese marinade with a punch of flavors, ginger miso marinade is perfect for the BBQ season. To make your summer meals even more special, I want to share this absolutely delicious Grilled Miso Chicken (鶏の味噌漬け焼き) recipe using the marinade. I use miso in so many of my Japanese recipes (miso is so versatile!), and today I used Hikari Miso‘s organic white miso to make this to die for ginger miso marinade....

Ingredients 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups cauliflower florets, cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 lemon wedges 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon ketchup 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each) 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Center 2 oven racks in oven. Heat oven to 400°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with sides with foil; spray with cooking spray....

After satisfying our stomach, soaking our body in the onsen (hot springs), and resting in the comfortable futon in our ryokan, it’s time to embark on our second day of touring Takayama. Let’s go! This is the second part of my 4 part series for my visit to Takayama. If you haven’t had a chance to read part 1 of my visit, please take a look. As I mentioned in my first post, Takayama is a small city and you can walk to all the major tourist spots....

Preparation Spoonflower, an American Made winner, is an amazing resource for crafters and designers alike-you can print any design of your choosing onto fabric, wallpaper, or wrapping paper! In this tutorial, Spoonflower shows us how to transform precious handwritten family recipes into heirloom tea towels-perfect for gifting (or keeping!). For a unique holiday gift, bake a batch of treats from our holiday cookie guide and gift along with a tea towel printed with your favorite recipe....

Preparation Generally age 3 to 7, she precedes the bride down the aisle, either scattering petals or carrying a mini bouquet or flower basket. Same duties as above; a larger group often includes older girls who sub for bridesmaids. A boy, 3 to 7, who walks the aisle before the flower girl, carrying stand-ins for the rings on a cushion. At formal weddings, boys age 4 to 7 who hold the bride’s train as she walks down the aisle....

During our week long visit to London, we stayed in the city almost the entire time (Yes! There is that much to do). The only excursion we took outside of London area was an Evan Evans tour to visit the Windsor Castle, City of Bath, and Stonehenge. Just a reminder, this is by no means a comprehensive London travel guide. This London travel guide is written for those who might go to England one day and want ideas on what you can see and do based on my own experience....