Preparation Bridal showers often churn up a few unexpected questions that you may not even think of until the eleventh hour. Case in point: What’s my fiancé’s role in the bridal shower? It’s often not until the days leading up to the event that the bride-to-be even wonders what (or if!) her future husband needs to take part in the party. To help set the record straight, we’re taking a look at modern bridal and couple’s shower etiquette here....
Ingredients 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup milk 1 egg yolk 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg white, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 2 teaspoons sugar Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, cut 3-oz package of cream cheese and the butter into Bisquick mix, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like fine crumbs....
Ingredients 4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 4 cups Bugles® original corn snacks 2 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup pretzel sticks 1 cup salted peanuts 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 package (1 oz) chow mein oriental seasoning mix 1 cup wasabi-coated peas Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn snacks, chow mein noodles, pretzels and peanuts. In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted....
Preparation There are a number of essentials that you, as a crafter, should keep on hand: a pair of needles or crochet hook, stitch markers, a ruler for measuring gauge, and a well-curated collection of yarn. For the latter, you’ll want one overlooked accoutrement: a yarn bowl. What is a yarn bowl? It’s a practical (and oftentimes pretty) way to keep your yarn tidy and contained while you work. You’ve probably seen one either online or at your local arts and crafts store....
Preparation When uninvited insects scoff at repellent candles or diffusers, which often can’t overpower the smell of fresh food, you have just one option if you’re committed to fighting mosquitoes naturally: Spritz yourself with oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), the only natural bug spray shown to fend off mosquitoes and ticks for up to six hours, per the Environmental Protection Agency. “Oil of lemon eucalyptus is a repellent active ingredient recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),” adds Dr....
Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves 2 packages (1.9 oz each) frozen mini filo shells, 30 shells thawed 1/2 cup finely grated Asiago cheese (2 oz) Fresh sage leaves, if desired Additional ground pepper, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 24 slices (1/4-inch thick) French bread baguette Nonstick cooking spray 1 package (4 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash ginger 1/2 cup matzo meal 2 tablespoons water 6 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons) 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery 2 green onions, sliced Preparation In small bowl, stir eggs, oil, parsley, salt and ginger until blended. With hand mixer, beat until mixture is light and fluffy....
Lately, I’ve been on a smoothie craze, whenever I finish working out, I love making and enjoying my favorite smoothies. I’ve previously shared recipes for berry smoothie, mango coconut smoothie, green tea smoothie, and how to make healthy smoothies on Just One Cookbook. Watch How to Make Chocolate Banana Smoothie Rich velvety chocolate soy milk blended with banana, topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles. As some of you know, prior to this year I’ve never worked out in a gym....
Ingredients 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 27 cookies) 1/2 cup ground walnuts 1 tablespoon bourbon Candy decorations or sugar Preparation Mix chocolate chips and honey in 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until chips can be stirred smooth. Stir in crushed cookies, walnuts and bourbon. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in candy decorations....
Ingredients Reynolds™ Parchment Paper 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 oz) 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 9 drops green food color 1 teaspoon mint extract 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy....
This cake along with our Royal Delight and the Chocolate Meringue Cake is by far the best cake to make that will make a wow statement. There are so many European Cakes I loved growing up and this Kyiv Cake was always a favorite. The soft sponge layers combined with a crispy meringue center with rich chocolate cream and jam then finished off with a rich cream. It’s the kind of cake that takes longer to make but when you bite into it, you understand why it took just a little longer because every bite is heavenly!...
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb. 1.5 oz.) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, melted* 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg Betty Crocker™ decorating decors and colored sugars, if desired Betty Crocker™ decorating sprinkles and sugars Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, melted butter, almond extract and egg until soft forms. Fit desired template in cookie press; fill cookie press with dough....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour, sifted 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon of salt fresh fruit of your choice, cut into bite-sized pieces whipped cream Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F. If you have a convection oven, set it at 425°F (the pancakes rise even higher on the convection setting). In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a whisk or fork....
Preparation Easter is right around the corner, and if you haven’t spruced up your home for the coming of spring, it’s time to hop to it! These miniature papier-mâché bowls-in the shape of bird nests-are perfect for presenting your Easter goodies. Think: truffle chocolate eggs, Peeps-inspired marshmallow treats, adorable egg-shaped sugar cookies, and the cutest coconut macaron nests we’ve ever imagined. These adorable mini nests are a novel way to present Easter goodies-and put shredded paper (from your home office or recycled packing material) to good use....
Preparation There’s nothing worse than hopping in the shower for a relaxing escape from a long day, only to look down and realize you’re standing in a few inches of water. Another not-so-joyous moment? When your garbage disposal calls it quits and your sink backs up with not only water but chunks of food, too. Whatever the case may be, one thing’s for sure: Clogged drains are a major pain. But that doesn’t always mean you need to get your plumber on the phone....
Ingredients 1/2 cup small curd creamed cottage cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces) 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, if desired 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup French-fried onions Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Stir together cheeses and bell pepper; spread in pie plate. Stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until blended....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lb), trimmed, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup orange juice 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice...
Preparation Jar, filled with jam, nuts, or other treatsSquare of fabric, cut large enough to envelope the jar and tie into a bow Lay the jar on top of the fabric square.Gather the two opposing corners and tie them, then repeat with the other corners. Indian cotton, $16/yd, and Liberty of London cotton in “Lawn Print,” $37/yd, bandjfabrics.com. Related Video
Ingredients 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon mint extract 3 to 5 drops green food color Betty Crocker™ multicolored candy sprinkles, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 200°F. Grease 2 large cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. On high speed, add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar is dissolved, meringue is glossy and very stiff peaks form....
