Ingredients 1/3 cup butter or margarine (firm) 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk Butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Cut firm butter into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss Bisquick mix and butter pieces with fork until coated. Add milk; stir just until milk is absorbed (do not overstir). Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick mix. Knead 5 times. Pat to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with 3-inch cutter....
As I’ve just wrapped up with the Japanese New Year celebration, I’m being reminded that Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is just around the corner! Do you know two JOC team members are of Chinese heritage? Yes, that includes my husband who is Taiwanese-American, and Reese who is Chinese Malaysian. They talk about how they celebrate the holiday back home, and I can’t help but feel the spirit of the festivity....
Ingredients 2 very ripe medium bananas 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place bananas in ungreased 8-inch square pan; mash with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients except chocolate chips. Sprinkle chocolate chips over batter....
Ingredients 2 2/3 cups flaked coconut 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons hot water 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped almonds...
Ingredients 1 bag (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup) 1 tablespoon shortening 6 cups assorted fresh fruit pieces (whole strawberries, grapes, mandarin orange segments, cherries) Preparation Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with waxed paper. Heat chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth; remove from heat. Dip half of each piece of fruit into chocolate. Place in pan. Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes or until light and creamy. Add flour, lime peel and orange peel....
Ingredients 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation Place sweet potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake potatoes in saucepan over low heat to dry....
Ingredients 1 box (16.2 oz) Betty Crocker™ Dunkaroos™ Complete Rainbow Sprinkles Pancake Kit Water or milk called for on pancake kit box Preparation Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat or electric griddle to 350°F. (Surface is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it dance and disappear.) In medium bowl, beat pancake mix and water or milk with whisk until well mixed. Brush griddle with vegetable oil or shortening....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers (20 squares) 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar 1 quart (4 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened 1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Few drops yellow food color, if desired Grated lemon or lime peel, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix all Graham Cracker Crust ingredients. Press mixture firmly against bottom and side of pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 72 semisweet chocolate chips (about 3 tablespoons) 12 star-shaped Christmas pretzels or pretzel sticks Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet). In medium bowl, mix cookies as directed on package, using oil, water and egg. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls....
Preparation While green beans can be found in the grocery store year-round, the peak season for this lean green vegetable is in the warmer months. A staple side dish as well as the star ingredient in dishes such as green bean casserole, the bright, crunchy vegetable is easy to grow in a garden and versatile to cook with at home. When shopping for green beans, choose ones that are free from brown spots, feel firm, and snap when broken....
Ingredients 3 teaspoons cracked black pepper 6 beef tenderloin steaks, about 3/4 inch thick (about 1 1/2 lb) 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or green onions 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup brandy or Progresso™ beef flavored broth 1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Press pepper onto both sides of beef. Grill beef uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 7 to 8 minutes on each side for medium doneness (160°F) or until desired doneness....
We share so many creative ideas in our Party Platter category. Whether it’s a classic Charcuterie board or a sandwich platter for brunch with friends, we have you covered. HOT CHOCOLATE CHARCUTERIE BOARD BAR- There is nothing better than wowing your guests with a beautiful and fun party platter! We love making this comforting hot chocolate bar platter using the classic hot chocolate recipe for our guests during the holidays....
Preparation There are many beauty myths circulating in the ether, but here’s one we weren’t automatically able to deem fact or fiction: Many women believe that hair can get “used to” their shampoo or conditioner, and that regularly these rotating shower products is the secret to great hair. According to hairstylist Alicia Bailey, the Global Education Manager at Design Essentials, this belief falls decidedly into the fiction category. “Shampoos and conditioners are chosen based upon hair texture, type, and condition....
Preparation As anyone who has ever been snorkeling can attest, the cool aquamarine light beneath the water’s surface casts an enchanted glow on everything in its domain. Perhaps this explains the allure of water gardens, or small containers of freshwater plants, which are fun to create and simple to care for. All you need are a few floating or submerged greens in a vintage aquarium, an apothecary jar, or a sleek glass cylinder....
Preparation Martha caused quite the stir a couple weeks ago when she made scrambled eggs with an espresso machine, so what will people say when they find out what she’s putting on top of her pizza? Instead of the usual meats, vegetables, or even the controversial pineapple, Martha’s gilding her pie with lemons on Martha Bakes this week. Turns out thin slices of the bright citrus make an excellent foil for gooey melted cheese....
Today I’m guest posting my recipe at Chef and Steward. Chef Lij and Kari are a husband and wife team behind their blog. Chef Lij is a sous chef at a fine-dining restaurant in a Five-Star hotel while Kari is a writer and photographer for the blog. Aren’t they the best food blogger team? They are expats currently living in Dubai, but originally from Jamaica. I hope you have some time to visit their site to see their co-effort creations on their blog....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ triple chocolate fudge cake mix 3 eggs 3/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup cold brewed coffee 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips, melted 1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur 4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur 1/4 cup chocolate shavings Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....
Fried rice flavored with the beloved American condiment ketchup and encased in a golden omelette pillow, Omurice (オムライス) or Omelette Rice may not be your typical choice when you visit your local Japanese restaurants. It’s easy to mistake the dish as a fairly recent fusion invention of modern Japanese cuisine. However, this humble dish has been a popular yoshoku (western-style Japanese food) for over a century. That’s right! It is a Japanese rendition of ‘mash-up’ comfort food at its best....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Vegetable oil, water and egg called for on peanut butter cookie mix pouch 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Butter and egg called for on chocolate chip cookie mix pouch 1 bag (11 oz) caramels, unwrapped 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (12 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray with cooking spray....
