Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce 1/4 cup orange juice or water 2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 to 7 tablespoons cold water 4 small cooking apples (each about 3 inches in diameter), peeled and cored 4 teaspoons sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten Additional sugar, if desired Fresh mint leaves, if desired...
Ingredients 2 cups refrigerated potato wedges (from 1 lb. 4-oz. pkg.) 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed cream of onion soup 1/4 cup water 2 cups frozen broccoli florets (from 1-lb. pkg.) 24 frozen cooked meatballs (about 12 oz.), thawed 1/4 cup sour cream Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, combine potatoes, soup and water; stir gently to mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally....
Preparation By fall, the main items on your outdoor to-do list probably include tasks like leaf removal and snow preparation, but early autumn is also the right time to start thinking about next spring’s yard. “After the heat of summer, there is little left of the lawn’s root system,” says Bob Mann, lawn and landscape expert for the National Association of Landscape Professionals. “That root system needs to be restored in the cooler days of autumn, leading to the point where the lawn finally goes dormant for the winter....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box Red liquid food color Tray or cardboard (15x12 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1 red Fruit by the Foot™ fruit-flavored snack 2 black jelly beans 1 yellow Jordan almond or other oval-shaped yellow candy...
Preparation A high-climbing, fast-growing vine with purple and blue blooms, wisteria is a gorgeous addition to any garden. There are actually two species of the plant commonly grown in America: Wisteria floribunda or “Japanese wisteria” and Wisteria sinensis or “Chinese wisteria.” Both feature twining vines, pea-like highly fragrant flowers, and are aggressive growers. But take note, both species of the plant need careful tending to. Left unchecked, vines can grow 10 feet a season—all of it foliage and none of it bloom....
Preparation Brown sugar can be used in everything from cookies to sauces. The ingredient adds a delightful hint of sweetness and molasses flavor to any dish you use it in, but if you’ve ever reached for a package of brown sugar after it’s been open only to realize that it’s now hardened into one solid lump, you know how frustrating it can be to try and cook with it again. The hardened confection can become difficult to measure, and, at times, may even seem like it has gone bad....
Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk chorizo or pork sausage Vegetable oil 6 corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches in diameter) 1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) 6 fried eggs 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) Preparation Cook sausage in 8-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain and remove from skillet. Heat 1/8 inch oil in same skillet over medium heat just until hot....
Kamakura is one of our family’s favorite destinations in Japan. It’s a short 40 min train ride or by car from Yokohama (Nami’s home in Japan) and offers plenty of sightseeing and things to do. We’ll take you to some of our favorite temples and shrines as well as hidden local gems in this Kamakura travel guide. Where is Kamakura Japan Kamakura is located on the southern coast of Kanagawa Prefecture on Sagami Bay....
Ingredients 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow bell pepper 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with basil and garlic, undrained 2 tablespoons chili sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley...
Ingredients 1/2 lb pork boneless loin 2 cups fresh sugar snap pea pods 1 cup baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch sticks 1/2 package (9-oz size) refrigerated linguine, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/3 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 2 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion...
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 lb) baguette French bread, cut into 30 (1/4-inch) slices 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 cup chives-and-onion cream cheese spread 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked roast beef 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 5 minutes or until crisp....
Ingredients 6 pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 2 1/4 lb) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups tomato pasta sauce 4 cups cooked orzo 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Preparation Remove excess fat from pork. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown....
Preparation Once you’re ready to propose, there are a few things you have to do. First, you’ll need to purchase an engagement ring. Then, you’ll need to actually plan the proposal, which includes deciding when you’ll get down on one knee. Scanning the days on the calendar may bring up a valid question: Should I propose on my girlfriend’s birthday? The scenario has several pros and cons, so we asked one wedding planner to break it all down....
Ingredients 1 box (13.6 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cookies & Crème Brownie Cups Vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie cups box 1 bar (1.4 oz) chocolate-covered toffee candy, chopped (1/3 cup) 2 tablespoons hot fudge topping Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; spray with cooking spray. Stir brownie mix, oil and egg until very well blended (batter will be thick)....
Ingredients 1 package (10.75 ounces) frozen pound cake loaf, thawed and cut into 9 slices 3/4 cup strong coffee 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup chocolate-flavor syrup 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 2 bars (1.4 ounces each) chocolate-covered toffee candy, chopped Preparation Arrange cake slices in rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches, cutting cake slices if necessary to cover bottom of dish. Drizzle coffee over cake....
Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups M&M’s® chocolate candies 1 cup peanuts 3/4 cup raisins Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Beat sugars, peanut butter, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon....
Preparation Knitting is a craft technique that offers a variety of stylized methods for those who have a pair of needles, some yarn, and a willingness to learn. As beginners, many of us learn to knit with the English method or the German/Continental method; over time, we may pick up other methods and stitches. We’d encourage you to expand your horizons one more time and master lever knitting—also known as the Irish cottage style—which has the reputation of being the fastest knitting method in the world....
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Butter Flake Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 4 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 8 slices 2 small apples, thinly sliced Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place 1 cheese slice and several apple slices on wide end of each triangle. Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle. Place rolls point side down on cookie sheet; curve into crescent shape....
Ingredients 8 slices bacon 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup Annie’s™ Naturals organic sweet & spicy BBQ sauce 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with heavy-duty foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Microwave bacon between layers of microwavable paper towels on microwavable plate 3 to 4 minutes or just until edges begin to brown but are still soft and pliable....
Ingredients 3 packages (12 oz each) frozen cooked butternut squash, thawed 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons cold butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....
