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Preparation Allowing your Thanksgiving sides to overshadow your turkey is a holiday tradition no home cook wants to start—and if you haven’t yet found a foolproof method for turning out a juicy, flavorful showpiece bird, adding a brine bag and brining to your prep work may be the answer. Using a brine to marinate a turkey is a simple technique—it relies on submerging a turkey in a seasoned liquid for about 18 hours in a brine bag, which improves the finished product in several key ways....

Ingredients 1 package (19.5 oz) Italian turkey sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed, links cut into 2-inch pieces 1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 8 oz uncooked penne rigate pasta (2 1/2 cups) Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation In 6-quart Dutch oven, cook and stir sausage and bell peppers over medium-high heat about 8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink; drain....

The start of fall also feels like the official start to sweet potato season. During this time of year, I start craving sweet potatoes – more particularly the Japanese variety known as Satsumaimo. Known for its deep magenta skin, Satsumaino is the epitome of Japanese fall flavors. I have many beloved recipes – ranging from sweet to savory, but this Japanese Sweet Potato Rice or Satsumaimo Gohan (さつまいもご飯) is probably the best one to demonstrate the beauty and simplicity of Japanese home cooking....

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix (or your favorite variety) Water, oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Assorted liquid food colors Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel or icing Assorted candies and snacks for decorating, such as candy corn, candy sprinkles, Bugles™ snacks, candy eyeballs, mini candy-coated milk chocolate candies, black licorice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 bag (about 12 oz) semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate or butterscotch chips (2 cups) 2 cups chow mein noodles or any ready-to-eat cereal 1 cup peanuts Preparation In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until softened; stir until smooth. (If not completely softened, continue microwaving 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each microwave time, until smooth.) Stir noodles and peanuts into chocolate until well coated....

Preparation When dropped in the mailbox, it’s the surprise, excitement, and gratitude that comes from receiving a handwritten letter that’s absolutely immeasurable. Today, however, you might say that letter writing has become nothing more than a lost art. With technology at our fingertips, any love letter, thank-you note, or birthday card can be condensed down to a short text or email. But a handwritten letter can convey what technology simply can’t—from the choice of paper to the type of card, the color ink of the pen to the postage used on the envelope, and even the beauty of each letter coming together to form a word on the page, writing a letter is an incredibly personal experience....

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 lb skin-on bone-in chicken thighs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, beat brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic with whisk until well combined. Set aside. Heat 10-inch ovenproof skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Rub chicken with oil; place skin side down in skillet....

Preparation You don’t need to be an interior designer to experiment with paint color in your home—you just need to follow along with Fresh Coat. We’ll help you tackle all of your home’s painting projects, from choosing the ultimate color palette to perfecting your method. You’ll be prepped, primed, and ready to roll (literally) in no time. An exterior paint color does more than up the curb appeal of your house—it also gives guests their first impression of your home....

We often get asked by friends and readers on Japan travel tips and itineraries so we try our best to share our Japan experiences on the blog. However, one city we didn’t have much travel content on was Tokyo. Why? Since Nami’s family only lives 7 miles (15 km) from Tokyo and 15 miles (23 km) to Shibuya, it never seemed like a “Japan travel destination” for us. As we get repeated request for Tokyo travel guide, we spent 6 days this past summer in Tokyo exploring different wards, activities to do, places to visit and eat....

Preparation The Passover seder plate can be traditional and ornate, or sparse and modern. It’s usually one large centerpiece, but can also be individual seder plates for everyone at the table. Regardless of style, everything on the seder plate should symbolize a tribulation that the Jewish community has faced. Shannon Sarna, editor of The Nosher and author of Modern Jewish Baker ($20.49, target.com), shares the traditional elements of a seder plate and outlines the modern ingredients that have made their way onto the table....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened dark baking cocoa 2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups hot water or hot strong brewed coffee 10 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups whipping cream...

RIPE BANANA RECIPES- There are so many different ways to use up your ripe bananas! From making banana bread to a healthy smoothie, there is a recipe you can find! We always have bananas on hand and love using them for different recipes. CHOOSING THE PERFECT BANANA FOR YOUR RECIPE- There are several stages in a banana and you want to make sure that you choose the right one when purchasing....

Preparation Don’t worry, you don’t have to reveal how many beauty products you’re really hoarding (we don’t judge!) But did you know that once you polish off that go-to tube of lip stain, it doesn’t have to head for the trash? Plenty of your favorite beauty brands will happily take back empty cosmetic containers and recycle them for you. And the best part: you can earn rewards – like free lipsticks and face masks – just for recycling your empties....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup (from 14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup sliced almonds Additional sweetened condensed milk (1/4 cup) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or line with paper baking cups....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped peeled baking apples (about 2 medium) 1/4 cup apple jelly 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine 1/3 cup sour cream 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 butternut squash (2 to 2 1/2 lb), halved, seeded, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices 4 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each) 4 slices thick-cut bacon 1...

Ingredients 2 cups Bisquick™ Complete pancake & waffle mix 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 tablespoon real maple or maple-flavored syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray mini doughnut pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, pumpkin pie spice, milk, pumpkin, syrup, and vanilla with spoon until blended....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup walnuts 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 cups uncooked multigrain bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz) 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into small bite-size strips 1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped Additional shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired...

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Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 eggs 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix 3 tablespoons water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 16-oz container) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Make cookie dough as directed on pouch, using butter and 1 of the eggs....