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Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium onion) 3/4 cup shredded carrot 2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans condensed cream of potato soup 1 (15-oz.) can cooked wild rice, drained 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 (14-oz.) can beef broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, if desired 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation In Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 3/4 cup M&M’s® chocolate candies 1/2 cup peanut butter chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, stir together brownie mix and oats. Add melted butter, water and egg; stir until well blended....

Preparation Romantic sunset hues, beachy tones, and bright colors are often associated with summer weddings. There’s an abundance to this time of year that can’t go unnoticed, whether it’s in the farmers’ market bounty or the extra time in a day. We’d love to see that spirit embraced in wedding color palettes, too. Rather than limiting yourself to using the hues you think a traditional summer wedding should feature, feel free to get creative....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 oz) 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 5 bars (2.07 oz each) Snickers™ candy bars, chopped (about 2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 3 pounds ground turkey breast 1 to 2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and chopped 1 cup diced Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups thick-and-chunky salsa 12 hamburger buns, split and toasted 12 tomato slices Additional salsa, if desired Preparation Heat coals or gas grill. Mix turkey, chilies, cheese, pepper and 1 1/2 cups salsa. Shape mixture into 12 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 head iceberg lettuce, broken into small pieces 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/2 cup Italian dressing 1 bag nacho-flavored tortilla chips, coarsley crushed Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and taco seasoning mix as directed on seasoning mix package....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 1/2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes....

Preparation Most bridesmaids’ dresses need alterations, but if you’ve never been part of a wedding party or had clothing tailored before, the process of having a gown fitted might seem daunting. To make sure the experience is clear and simple, we spoke with two experts and compiled everything a bridesmaid needs to know about dress alterations, from the ideal timeline to expected costs. RELATED: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WEDDING-DRESS ALTERATIONS...

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 jars (5 oz each) walnuts in syrup 2 cups chopped peeled pears (3 to 4 medium) 1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup pear nectar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Pour walnuts with syrup over butter, spreading evenly to cover bottom of pan....

Hamamatsu Castle is not a large Japanese castle compared to many others that we’ve visited in Japan. However, it is historically significant as it served as home base of Tokugawa leyasu for over 17 years. Tokugawa Ieyasu was the first shogun to unify Japan and Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan for 260 years. Where is Hamamatsu Castle Hamamatsu Castle is located in Hamamatsu City (Shizuoka Prefecture), a coastal city bordering the Pacific Ocean southwest of Tokyo....

Preparation Rubber carving block Pencil Spoon Carving tools Wood or acrylic backing Fabric stamp ink (check out this great comparison of different brands) Cotton bag (we used these) Start by creating or choosing a design. If this is your first time carving, keep things simple. (Note: If you use text or an image from the computer, you will need to reverse the image.) Once you have your design, you can either draw it directly on the rubber carving block or transfer it....

Ingredients 1 box (6 oz) white chocolate baking bars 6 oz semisweet baking chocolate 3 oz hazelnuts (filberts), toasted,* finely chopped (1/2 cup) Preparation Line cookie sheet with foil or waxed paper. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate on High 1 minute, stirring once halfway through microwaving, until melted. If necessary, continue to microwave on High in 15-second increments, stirring until smooth. In another medium microwavable bowl, microwave semisweet chocolate on High 1 minute, stirring once halfway through microwaving, until melted....

Preparation People get antique appraisals for all sorts of reasons: They’re curious about the value of a certain heirloom (coins, artwork, or furniture) that’s been in their family for years, they need an appraisal for insurance purposes, or they’re downsizing and want to know an object’s value in preparation for selling it. If you’re thinking of getting a personal property appraisal, here are a couple of important things you should know....

Preparation When you think of Easter do you picture spring flowers, colorfully decorated eggs, and sugar cookies made to look like adorable chicks? If you’re like most people, you probably think of your holiday meal, too. Like Thanksgiving and turkey, Easter has that traditional main dish that defines the holiday meal-Easter ham. Whether for dinner or for brunch, serving ham at Easter has become expected. That’s not to say we don’t enjoy this tasty food throughout the year....

Preparation As you’re decorating eggs for the ultimate egg hunt this spring day, consider going green-and we’re not talking about egg dyes. In fact, an eco-friendly Easter basket is a great way for little ones to not only celebrate a beloved Easter bunny, but its nature-filled home too. While store-bought baskets wrapped in cellophane can be quick gift solutions, pause to reconsider what’s inside. Homemade alternatives are not only more heartfelt, but can be more sustainable since they save on packaging and other single-use waste....

An oblong, tubular rhizome that grows underground in water, renkon (蓮根・れんこん) or lotus root resembles thick white sausage links. When sliced, it has symmetrical air pockets patterned into a pinwheel shape. It has a dense and crunchy texture similar to water chestnut or taro. It’s native to Asia and a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines due to its aesthetics. What is Lotus Root Lotus root (Nelumbo nucifera) is the edible rhizome of the lotus plant, around 10-20 cm/3....

Ingredients 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz) 1 cup cubed cooked ham 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (3 1/2 oz) 2 1/4 cups milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 teaspoon salt Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 10-inch or 9 1/2-inch glass deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 cups of the cheese, the ham and uncooked macaroni....

Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey 2 cups hot water 4 cups milk 1 box (11.6 oz) Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni Twin Pack 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup bacon bits 1/4 cup barbecue sauce Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook turkey over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in hot water, milk, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2/3 cup finely chopped nuts 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened Coarsely chopped nuts Preparation Stir together all ingredients except coarsely chopped nuts until well blended. Shape into ball; roll in coarsely chopped nuts. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 48 hours....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 1 pound) 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup Progresso™ beef broth (from 32 oz carton) 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Preparation Generously spray 12-­inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in skillet about 6 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides. Remove pork from skillet; cover to keep warm....