Preparation Embroidery hoop in the size(s) of your choice Computer with Word, Illustrator, or a similar program Inkjet transfer paper Scissors Lightweight fabric First measure your hoop to determine the height and width of numbers or letters you will make; aim for approximately an inch smaller than the hoop’s diameter. (For a 6-inch hoop, your number will be no more than 5 inches tall and no more than 5 inches wide....
Preparation You’re about to marry the love of your life in front of dozens of family members, friend, and maybe even a few complete strangers-it’s no wonder you’re feeling a little anxious. It’s entirely normal for brides- and grooms-to-be to experience anxiety about the wedding and the idea of making such a permanent commitment. “Getting married is a major life event that includes being the center of attention while you make a public commitment to another person....
Ingredients 1 lb turkey Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups broccoli flowerets 1 cup uncooked mostaccioli pasta (3 oz) 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes with basil, undrained 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics French onion soup Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk 4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 18 oz. (3 cups) semisweet chocolate chips 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (6-oz.) pkg. white chocolate baking bar, cut into pieces 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/8 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ green gel food color 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ chocolate candy sprinkles Preparation Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil so foil extends over sides of pan....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel (from 2 lemons) 1 sprig fresh thyme 2 1/2 oz vodka 3 oz cranberry juice 1 oz lemon-thyme simple syrup (above) 1/2 oz orange-flavored liqueur Ice 1 thin (1/8 inch) lemon slice 1 sprig fresh thyme Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat lemon-thyme simple syrup ingredients over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Let stand 15 minutes....
Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (6 oz) spicy tomato juice 3 cups water 1 cup (8 oz) dried lentils, sorted, rinsed 2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained 1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 4 cloves) 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped 6 cups cubed (1-inch) French baguette 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (6 oz) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained well and coarsely chopped 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved...
Ingredients 4 medium tart cooking apples, peeled, sliced (4 cups) 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In ungreased 2-quart microwavable casserole or 8-inch square microwavable dish, arrange apple slices. In small bowl, stir remaining ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples. Microwave uncovered on High 7 to 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 5 minutes, until apples are tender....
Ingredients 4 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (1/4 cup) 2 containers (8 ounces each) fat-free soft cream cheese 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) , softened 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 egg whites 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee (dry) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Baking cocoa, if desired...
When you’re in Japan, you will quickly learn that there are 3 basic ramen flavors: shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), and miso (fermented soybean paste). If you’re wondering about the tonkotsu ramen, that’s actually a type of broth base and the tonkotsu means a pork bone broth. If you’re interested in learning more about ramen, read our Japanese Ramen Guide for Beginners. Today we’ll make the popular and my favorite, Miso Ramen (味噌ラーメン)....
This past January 1st marked our 4th blog anniversary here at Just One Cookbook. Each blog anniversary is a huge milestone for me, but this 4th one was quite special and meant a lot to me personally. Just One Cookbook Then and Now When I first started blogging back in January 2011, Mr. JOC and I made a decision to give it a try for 4 years. He thought 4 years would give us enough time to see if this new hobby of mine would result in anything....
Ingredients 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur 1 bag (7.6 oz) Yoplait® Frozen Smoothie strawberry banana Preparation In blender, place milk, pineapple juice, liqueur and contents of Yoplait® Frozen Smoothie bag. Cover; blend on high speed 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stopping blender to scrape down sides as necessary, until smooth. Pour into glasses. Related Video
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow or devil’s food cake mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Red food color 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting Tray or cardboard (20x15 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 small round chocolate-covered creamy mint Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....
Ingredients 12 small red potatoes (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches in diameter) 1 teaspoon salt 1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped celery 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 3 radishes, thinly sliced (1/4 cup), if desired Preparation Heat over to 400°F. Place potatoes in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until tender....
Ingredients 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup 3/4 cup chopped pecans 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 10 slices (1 inch thick) French bread Preparation Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, melted butter and syrup. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans....
Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 jar (12.25 oz) Smucker’s™ caramel topping 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Virginia or cocktail peanuts Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Remove pie crusts from pouches....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup cold unsalted or regular butter, cut into pieces 2 cups salted cocktail peanuts 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1 jar (12.25 oz) caramel topping 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Reserve 3 tablespoons cookie mix. In large bowl, stir remaining cookie mix and the brown sugar....
Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 2 cups bite-size pretzels 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Preparation In oval 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together cereals and pretzels. In small bowl, mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce and spices with whisk until well combined....
Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 1 lb) 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 4 small red potatoes, cut in half 1 onion, cut into thin wedges 1 small yellow summer squash, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation In very small bowl, mix salt and garlic-pepper blend. Sprinkle half of seasoning mixture over pork....
Ingredients 4 oz smoked salmon (lox) 1 container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese spread 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 24 slices cocktail pumpernickel bread Preparation Line 2-cup bowl with plastic wrap. In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except parsley and bread with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spoon into lined bowl; press with rubber spatula....
