Pineapple cake was something that my husband had requested from me and was longing to eat, for a long, long time. Maybe that statement would make me seem like I’m not the best wife. However, he definitely knows that I’m not much of a baker…so I kind of ignored his sentiment. Last month when I saw Vivianne’s Pineapple Upside-down Cake recipe on her blog Green Cilantro, I knew the time has come!...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 cup cold water 1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation Move oven rack to lowest position; heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup melted semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons cognac 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips...
Ingredients Olive oil cooking spray 1 boneless pork center loin roast (about 2 1/2 lb) 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1 large sweet onion, cut into 16 wedges 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with olive oil cooking spray. Remove fat from pork. Spray pork with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix Water, butter and eggs called for on cake mix box 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container) 1/3 cup caramel topping 4 cups dark cocoa candy melts or coating wafers (24 oz) 2 tablespoons shortening 54 paper lollipop sticks Block of plastic foam 1 cup toffee bits 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt Preparation Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, butter and eggs....
Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes 2 cups frozen whole kernel sweet corn 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 3/4 cups water 2 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place potatoes (from scalloped potato boxes), frozen corn and Parmesan cheese in baking dish....
Ingredients 4 cups fresh or frozen sliced peeled peaches 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk Ice cream or whipped cream Preparation Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, gently toss peaches and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Turn into slow cooker. In medium bowl, gently beat Bisquick mix, sugar and milk with whisk until blended. Pour over peaches in slow cooker....
Ingredients 2 eggplants (about 1 lb each), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 cup olive oil 2 cups diced onions 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 2 cups diced celery 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ Organic or Meridian Ruby™ Fire Roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Preparation Place diced eggplant in colander....
Our family has been going to Utah for ski vacation the past few years. After our recent trip, Nami received many questions from JOC readers who are interested in going as well. We’ll share our experiences that we’ve learned through the years for the ski resorts we’ve been to, ski lessons, logistics, hotel stay, and the essential list for packing your ski bag. Let’s address the main topic first, skiing....
Preparation Whether you’re joining your in-laws for their annual Easter brunch or spending the afternoon at a kid-friendly egg hunt hosted by your neighbors, bringing your hostess a small thank-you gift is a gracious touch. “Any social occasion at someone’s home requires a thoughtful hostess gift,” says etiquette expert Diane Gottsman, the founder of The Protocol School of Texas. The one exception: If your hostess is a close family member you see often, you may be able to bypass an official thank-you present if you’d like....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked turkey 1/3 cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup cold water 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Stir together turkey, chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, pepper sauce and onion; set aside. Stir Bisquick mix and cold water until dough forms; beat 20 strokes....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (at least 80%) ground beef 1 1/4 cups chopped onions (about 2 large) 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed Cheddar cheese soup 1 1/4 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1/2 cup milk 2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup water 1 1/3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (about 5 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Generously spray bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain....
Ingredients 2 cans (12 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (10 Count) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup star-shaped or regular fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray. Separate each can of biscuit dough into 10 biscuits; cut each biscuit into fourths. Layer biscuits in pan. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over biscuits....
Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 2 eggs 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped 1 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 large sweet onions, cut in half and thickly sliced (4 cups) 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut in cubes 2 cups half-and-half 2 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyère cheese (10 oz) 2 cups chopped cooked ham (about 10 oz) 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2...
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) wagon wheel pasta or rotini pasta 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon fresh dried oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 large peeled or unpeeled cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)...
Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts 1/2 cup fish-shaped pretzels Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, butter, shortening, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, or mix with spoon....
Ingredients 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 boneless beef top loin steaks, about 1 inch thick (about 1 lb) Preparation In small bowl, mix mustard, rosemary, pepper and garlic. Cover and let stand 30 minutes if desired. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spread mustard mixture on both sides of beef....
Ingredients 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 envelope (0.7 ounce) Italian dressing mix 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds) 6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped (2/3 cup) Preparation In medium bowl, mix vinegars and water. Stir in dressing mix. Stir in oil. Divide dressing mixture in half. Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable plastic food-storage bag....
Preparation While afternoon ceremonies are most common, you may be one of those couples who prefers a nontraditional nuptial approach-starting with the time of day. One of our favorite ways hosting a wedding that feels fresh and unexpected? By playing with your timeline and hosting an evening ceremony. Your day may start later than usual, but that doesn’t mean it has to feel like a race to the end. Here are some suggestions to ensuring your evening wedding is your guests’ favorite of the year....
