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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken 1/4 cup finely chopped unpeeled red apple 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 1/2 cup mango chutney, chopped 3 medium English (seedless) cucumbers Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cucumbers. Cut tapered ends from cucumbers. Draw tines of fork lengthwise through cucumber peel to score; cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices. With small melon baller, scoop and discard center portion of each slice; do not go through bottom....

Ingredients 2 boxes (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ German Chocolate Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes 2 tubs (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Dark Chocolate Frosting Red or pink gel food color Brown gel food color Heavy cardboard or cutting board covered with colored paper and waxed paper, or tray (21x14 inches)...

Preparation Known for its lush leaves with brightly colored stripes and markings that look painted on, croton is a tropical plant native to India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and parts of the Pacific islands. It’s a sturdy, low-maintenance perennial that has become popular as an indoor plant, effortlessly adding pops of color to anyone’s household décor. There are two popular varieties to consider for your own space: Codiaeum variegatum croton is often referred to simply as croton, or “Joseph’s coat,” and typically grows to six feet tall....

Preparation If you’re looking for a statement-making dessert to serve at your next holiday gathering or dinner party, we urge you to consider a tarte soleil, which is also known as a sunburst tart. Though it looks complicated, it’s a dessert anyone can make at home. Our step-by-step guide breaks it all down. The key to this design is to divide the dough evenly into the rays. After filling and sealing the crusts together, put a glass upside-down in the center....

Preparation Take a cue from delicately dappled quail eggs and sponge-marked spatterware pottery and make simple speckled eggs in a cheerful color palette that’s perfect for Easter. There’s no need to hand-paint spot by spot—just a few shakes and swirls in a mixture of food dye and everyday pantry items will turn ordinary eggs into display-worthy mottled masterpieces. Add a few coordinating design accents for a bright and beautiful table display....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli or sliced fresh cauliflowerets 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling in medium saucepan. Add broccoli; cover and heat to boiling. Cook about 5 minutes or until almost tender; drain thoroughly....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Red food color 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, beat 2 tablespoons butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on low speed until well blended and sandy in texture....

Ingredients 4 cups water 1 1/2 cups milk 2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/3 cup chopped green onion Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2- to 2 1/2-quart oval casserole or baking dish with cooking spray. In 4-quart saucepan, heat water and milk to boiling; remove from heat....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck arm, shoulder or blade pot roast (4 lb) 1 to 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (8 oz) prepared horseradish 1 cup water 8 small potatoes, cut in half 8 medium carrots, cut into fourths 8 small onions, skins removed 1/2 cup cold water 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until brown on all sides....

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat all ingredients except walnuts with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in walnuts....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons molasses 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 3 cups quick-cooking oats 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup chopped nuts 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese 2 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 jar (4 oz) sliced pimientos, drained 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing Preparation Using grater with large holes, shred cheese product into large bowl. Stir in Cheddar cheese and pimientos. Add mayonnaise; stir and fold until mixture is creamy. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time. Serve with crackers, cocktail bread slices, pretzels or cut-up fresh veggies....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box 1 1/4 cups Nutella® hazelnut spread 2 cups heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons Nutella® hazelnut spread 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts), toasted, skinned Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally....

Preparation Revisit all of Martha’s Turkey Hill memories in our photo gallery. In 1970, while I was living in New York City with my husband, Andy, and our young daughter, Alexis, we were told about a beautiful farmhouse for sale at 48 Turkey Hill Road South, in Westport, Connecticut. The house, on a tract of land that stretched south toward Long Island Sound and had once been an onion farm, came with two acres of deep, loamy soil, a few large trees, and not much else....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 1 package (8 oz) baby bella mushrooms, thickly sliced 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic 2 1/4 lb fresh beef brisket (not corned beef) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream...

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1 cup chopped dates 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 20 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (2 cups) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 package (6 oz) white chocolate baking bars, chopped 2 cups whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 package (10 oz) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. Press in bottom and 1 inch up side of ungreased 9- or 10-inch springform pan....

Here, I listed 15 easy Japanese party recipes that are popular in Japan, as well as ones that I think are very easy to prepare for large groups. Some recipes can be made ahead of time, and other recipes can be cooked together with your guests at the table. Shabu Shabu: Get the Recipe Okonomiyaki: Get the Recipe & Hiroshimayakai: Get the Recipe Shrimp Tempura: Get the Recipe & Vegetable Tempura: Get the Recipe...

Preparation If you’re already a parent on your wedding day and want to acknowledge your kids in a special way, think about including them in your vows. Whether you have youngsters from previous relationships or have children together, including these little ones will likely be one part of the wedding they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. See if one of these ideas feels right to you. RELATED: UNEXPECTED WAYS TO INCLUDE KIDS IN YOUR WEDDING...

Ingredients 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup apricot jam or preserves 1/4 chopped unblanched almonds Preparation In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and salt. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm....