Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla 1 egg 1 1/3 cups Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, vanilla and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls....
Preparation Just like that, the holidays are right around the corner. And while you are likely already thinking about what to gift your friends and family this season, knowing how much to tip your service providers can be more of a question mark. According to Bonnie Tsai, etiquette expert and founder of the consulting agency Beyond Etiquette, there are a few other key providers—from your babysitter to your dog walker—to tip, and there’s an appropriate amount to give each....
Preparation Cleaning your bathtub and shower isn’t an easy task. There’s a lot of surface area to cover, after all, and it can take real elbow grease—and a lot of muscle—to get the job done. It’s no surprise, then, that so many people avoid the task, putting off any scrubbing until visible soap scum has accumulated on the surface. Ultimately, cleaning your bathtub or shower weekly is the ideal cadence to keep these issues at bay....
Preparation How many times have you arrived at your destination and opened your packed suitcase only to find a rumpled pile of clothes? It happens to the best of us. To avoid this, it’s important to load clothing and other travel must-haves the smart way. According to Joanna Wirick, a professional life and home organizer, “when you pack a suitcase intentionally, you can fit more than if you choose not to....
Preparation Summer may seem like a great time to host a garage sale at your home, but the coronavirus pandemic has made group gatherings a bit more challenging. “Hosting a garage sale during a pandemic can be a great way to purge all the clutter and keep your mood high,” says Brandi Radulovich, host of Eternal Harvest Décor on Smart. Healthy. Green. Living. “Luckily, it can be done easily with just a few small changes and proper safety practices in place....
Osechi Ryori, the traditional Japanese New Year food, is often served in two-to-three-tiered lacquered boxes called Jubako (重箱). It is presented in such a special manner as the food is an offering to the Year God. In this post, I will show you how to pack all the dishes you make for New Year’s Day. To pack Osechi Ryori, there are a few traditional rules that we have to follow....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup salted cocktail peanuts 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium, if desired)...
Ingredients 1 box (14.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin & Quick Bread Mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir Muffin Mix, butter and eggs until blended. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack....
When I’m roasting vegetables, I like to keep them classic but sometimes I couldn’t help but be a little playful by marrying them with Japanese flavors. Like these Maple and Miso Glaze Roasted Carrots! The humble carrots are roasted until tender on the inside, perfectly crispy on the outside, and so tantalizingly caramelized with a surprisingly sweet-savory glaze. My family enjoyed these carrots so much that they have been a regular item on my holiday menu for years....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups milk 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1/3 cup real maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon maple extract Fresh berries, chopped pecans, sweetened whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup chopped cocktail peanuts 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons butter 1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows 44 Hershey's® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped Preparation Line cookie sheets with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper. Spray large bowl with cooking spray; mix cereal and peanuts in bowl. Spray medium microwavable bowl with cooking spray; add peanut butter, butter and marshmallows. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth, stirring after each minute....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups finely crushed saltine crackers (36 squares) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups) 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 eggs Chopped seeded tomato and sliced green onion, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup melted butter; press evenly in bottom and up side of pie plate....
Preparation Follow the step-by-step diagrams below to create this fold that provides built-in storage. The dotted lines show where the creases should appear, while the curved arrows indicate where you need to flip over the fabric. For a crisper look, iron the napkins before and after folding. Related Video
What Is Rock Sugar Rock sugar, or Koori Zato (氷砂糖), also known as sugar candy, it’s made from a solution of sugar and water through crystallization. It’s made of different types of sugar, such as white granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sugar cane. It comes in jagged rocks or rectangular cubes. It is commonly used in Asian cuisines to sweeten teas, drinks, dessert soups, liquors, or added to cooking. It is the preferred choice of sugar for flavoring teas and soups because it is less sweet than white granulated sugar....
Ingredients 5 cups torn romaine lettuce 1 medium unpeeled apple, diced (1 cup) 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium) 1/3 cup refrigerated poppy seed dressing Preparation In large serving bowl, place lettuce, apple, cranberries and green onions. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Related Video
Ingredients 1 chunk (6 oz) salami or summer sausage 1 chunk (4 oz) Cheddar cheese 5 or 6 baby dill pickles 40 toothpicks Preparation Cut salami into forty 1/2-inch pieces. Cut cheese into five 1/2-inch slices; cut each slice into eight 1/2-inch cubes. Cut pickles into forty 1/2-inch pieces. For each kabob, thread 1 salami piece, 1 pickle piece (with cut side of pickle facing out) and 1 cheese cube on toothpick....
Preparation Whether you’re a home cook or a professional chef, you know that your knives are your most important tools in the kitchen. You use them daily—and hopefully care for them properly, keeping them sharp and never putting them in the dishwasher. There may be variations in the material, size, and weight that set chefs or paring knives apart, but all kitchen knives have the same basic parts and construction, and that’s true whether they cost $20 or $200....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken 2 cups frozen peas and carrots 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 jar (12 oz) turkey gravy 2/3 cup Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 2/3 cup hot water 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 3-quart saucepan, heat turkey, frozen vegetables, onion and gravy to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently....
Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped leek or onion 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled, each cut into 6 pieces 2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) peeled dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 2 medium) 1 cup diced cooked ham (from 8-oz package) 1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup half-and-half or milk Preparation Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat....
