I was recently asked to write a guest post by Sandra for her blog Sandra’s Easy Cooking. I don’t know how to describe my excitement when she requested me. If you haven’t heard of her blog before, please take a moment to visit her site now and say hello. I’m sure you will find many recipes that you would love to try from her wonderful recipe collection. Take your time, and I’ll be here waiting for you....
Ingredients 1 can (23 oz) sweet potatoes in syrup, drained 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 eggs 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 3 tablespoons chopped pecans Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 6 (6-oz) ovenproof custard cups or ramekins with butter or cooking spray. In blender or food processor, blend all ingredients except pecans and whipped cream until smooth....
Preparation If you were asked to quantify the number of shoes you’ve bought over the course of your lifetime, what would it be? It’s likely a high number. And if yours are currently disorganized, it can be easy to lose track of what’s actually in your collection, which can lead to an unnecessary purchase (not to mention an organizational headache) down the road. We tapped organizing experts for tips on how to get your footwear in order—which starts by identifying the pairs you already have....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 4 cups seasoned cornbread stuffing mix 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag) 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained 1 1/2 cups water 2 turkey breast tenderloins (about 3/4 lb each) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Preparation Round wooden hinge box (approximately 3.75" in diameter) Martha Stewart Crafts Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in your choice of colors (shown here: Metallic Brushed Bronze on the top, and Satin Summer Linen on the bottom) Martha Stewart Crafts Basic Paint Brush Small bowl (approximately 7" in diameter) Cute fabric Martha Stewart Crafts All-Purpose Scissors Needle and thread Thin ribbon, approximately 20" in length Pillow batting Paint pen (optional) Tacky glue...
Ingredients 3/4 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup) 3 cups frozen southern-style hash-brown potatoes (from 32-oz bag) 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots (1 1/2 medium) 1 cup thinly sliced celery (1 3/4 medium stalks) 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 envelope (1.5 oz) beef-mushroom soup mix (dry) 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired...
Both Chicken Katsu and Tonkatsu are popular Japanese recipes but if you avoid fried foods or don’t deep fry at home, today’s Baked Chicken Katsu (揚げないチキンカツ) is a total game changer. This recipe is super easy, which makes it a perfect weeknight dinner. Since the chicken is oven-baked, you can enjoy these healthier Japanese chicken cutlets without any guilt. What is Chicken Katsu? Just in case you haven’t heard of this dish before, Chicken Katsu is a Japanese version of chicken cutlets....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container) 2 cups green candy melts or coating wafers, melted 2 cups red candy melts or coating wafers, melted 1 cup white candy melts or coating wafers, melted...
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup cold butter 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 1/3 cup sliced almonds Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mix in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ vanilla cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container) 28 maraschino cherries, stems removed 1 package (16 oz) chocolate-flavored candy coating, chopped 28 paper lollipop sticks 1 large block white plastic foam 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors red sugar crystals Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg Sugar 36 Hershey's Kisses Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped Betty Crocker™ white decorating gel Betty Crocker™ holiday candy sprinkles Betty Crocker™ red decorating icing Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until dough forms. Shape dough into thirty-six 1-inch balls; roll in sugar....
Ingredients 1 cup Yoplait® 99% Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 large unpeeled red apples, cubed (about 3 cups) 1 medium orange, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces 2 tablespoons golden raisins 4 leaves Bibb lettuce 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts Preparation In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended. In medium bowl, mix apples, orange and raisins....
Ingredients 1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Set oven control to broil. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Make Hamburger Helper mix as directed on box, using ground beef, milk and hot water....
Preparation Download the following clip art: Stripes Raindrops Dots Paper Source 8 1/2-by-11-inch Luxe text-weight paper in cream Envelopes of your choosing Ruler Paper Cutter Bone Folder Scrap Paper Glue Stick Download our template. Print liner designs on paper. Measure the width of your envelope with a ruler, and subtract 1/4 inch. For the length, fold up the flap of the envelope so it’s open, and measure from the bottom of envelope to the tip of flap....
Preparation There’s a reason why so many people say fall is their favorite season: It’s arguably the best time of year for foliage, seasonal food and drink, wine tastings, and outdoor activities. That’s what makes a fall bachelorette party so much fun, especially if you’re the type of bride who isn’t looking for a major party atmosphere. If you’re in the process of planning an autumnal bachelorette party, here are a few activity and adventure ideas to get you started....
Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon salt 36 Totino’s™ Pizza Rolls™ frozen pepperoni or cheese pizza snacks 1/4 cup canned pizza sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 tablespoon mini pepperoni (about 20) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper flakes and salt....
Ingredients 6 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal 1 cup walnut halves 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and walnuts; set aside. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, orange juice concentrate and oil on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 1 minute longer, stirring after 30 seconds, until mixture is hot....
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons molasses 1 egg 1 3/4 cups Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1 teaspoon shortening Gluten-free red cinnamon candies Preparation In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and molasses with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed, or mix with spoon....
Preparation You don’t have to co-author a book on marriage, but your values need to overlap when it comes to major points such as spirituality, family roles, career, and aspirations. No excuses for this one. Should your partner repeatedly neglect to introduce you, or mention you to important people in his life he deserves the boot. You shouldn’t have to convince him to change his status update, either. While it’s smart to let go of something that happened 10 years ago, any turbulent events need to be disclosed-no matter how embarrassing....
Preparation There’s nothing like a vase of fresh flowers to breathe life into a room. However, as soon as those flowers start to wither, a wilting bouquet can make a whole space feel dingey. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to prolong the life of your stems. Follow these tips for your freshest flowers yet. To keep an arrangement fresh and attractive, you should first clean your vase to eliminate harmful bacteria....
