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Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 oz semisweet or bittersweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted 6 oz chocolate-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla, egg, cream cheese and chocolate with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, or mix with spoon....

Ingredients 2 packages (1.9 oz each) phyllo cups (30 shells total) 2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped white mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 can (6 oz) lump crabmeat, drained and picked over 4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened 2 cups chopped baby spinach 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves...

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup crisp rice cereal Semisweet chocolate chips, melted, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 package (20 oz) uncooked turkey breast tenderloins 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup Country® corn flakes cereal, crushed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 bag (24 oz) frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce 1/2 cup cheese dip (from 15-oz jar) Preparation Cut turkey crosswise and at an angle into 1/2-inch-thick slices. In shallow dish, mix Bisquick mix, cereal and pepper. In small bowl, beat eggs....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup water 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water or milk Chopped nuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place 1 cup flour in medium bowl....

Preparation Everyone is looking for shortcuts in the kitchen and it can be tempting to skip washing some vegetables when you’re removing outer leaves and not using them or because you’ve heard that water will compromise their flavor and texture. And why wash a fruit when you’re not going to eat its skin? Here we lay out why home-grown herbs, cabbage, iceberg lettuce, mushrooms, and kiwis all require a careful rinse before you use them in salads or in cooking....

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 4 to 5 teaspoons water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange peel Preparation Heat oven to 400°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 375°F)....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) Water called for on brown rice package for 1 cup uncooked rice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking brown rice 3 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or gluten-free American cheese (2 oz) Preparation Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds) 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/2 cup basil pesto Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place 1 chicken breast half, 2 sliced tomatoes and 1 sliced zucchini on one side of four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto over chicken mixture on each sheet....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups quartered green, red and white spice-flavored gumdrops 2 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy; scrape side of bowl....

Preparation “Calming jars” get their name from the relaxing and soothing effects that they can have on children. Whether used to stifle a tantrum, provide an electronics-free mental break or tackle a myriad of parenting scenarios in between, a calming jar can really come in handy when you need it most. And the best part? No noise and no mess to clean up afterwards means that using it can be pretty calming for parents too....

Preparation Your linen closet is a powerhouse—it holds spare bed sheets, extra towels, and even beauty supplies we don’t have room for in the bathroom or bedroom. But being a storage facility for all of these everyday items means the space can quickly become unorganized. Rather than trying to maneuver your textiles into an already bursting space, opt for a total closet clean-out instead. Start by decluttering—then find a linen closet organization system that works for you....

During the winter months, the Japanese enjoy many kinds of hot pot dishes and we call them Nabe (鍋) or Nabemono (鍋物). The most popular ones are Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki, and some of my favorite regional nabe recipes include Kiritanpo from Akita prefecture and Ishikari Nabe from Hokkaido. There are many regional recipes that I haven’t tried and I hope one day I’ll get to try many of the regional nabe dishes in Japan....

Preparation There’s no right or wrong way to announce your engagement (though we do recommend you call your parents and closest friends before posting “I said yes!” on Facebook). But for some couples, the best idea might be to gather those they love the most in the same place and share the good news all at the same time. Here are some tips to help your closest network celebrate your future “I do’s....

Preparation You know it’s there, but do you know how to use it properly? We’re talking about that little steam icon on your iron, your best friend when it comes to de-wrinkling even the most crumpled shirts. To finally set things straight (pun intended), we chatted with Sharon Barodawala, iron expert and associate product manager at Rowenta, to help break things down. “The purpose of the steam function is to continuously produce steam when the iron is on,” Barodawala tells us....

Preparation Wedding themes are popular as ever these days, but often cause confusion about dress codes. Is it necessary to wear something that fits with the theme, or is the theme something the couple is sharing so that guests get a sense of what the wedding will be like? From how to choose the right attire for the occasion to figuring out what it all means for you, we’re giving you the scoop on this potentially confusing invitation line....

This Japanese corn rice takes a special place in our family because it is easily the tastiest and satisfying summertime dish. Studded with sweet corn and bursting with a rich taste of butter and umami soy sauce, it is far more exciting than a plain steamed rice. The beauty lies on its simplicity and versatility – you can literally serve the corn rice with any Japanese meal or other Asian-theme cookout or even a western BBQ....

There are numerous methods and ingredients in making dashi, Japanese soup stock that lays the foundation for many Japanese dishes. I’ve shared all the different recipes in making dashi (including vegetarian versions) on Just One Cookbook, but today I want to share how to make Katsuo Dashi (かつおだし). What is Katsuo Dashi? Katsuo Dashi (かつおだし) is made from katsuobushi (かつおぶし, 鰹節), dried and fermented bonito/skipjack tuna that is shaved into thin flakes....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O® vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups green and red M&M’s® milk chocolate candies 1 cup white vanilla baking chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1 bag (7 oz) Chex Mix® Chocolate dark chocolate snack mix 2 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup yogurt-covered pretzel twists, broken into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup bite-size semisweet chocolates covered with white candy sprinkles Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Related Video