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Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 lb uncooked large shrimp (21 to 30 shrimp), peeled with tails left on, deveined 1/4 medium fresh lime Preparation Heat oven to 500°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In resealable 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except shrimp and lime....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 baking apples, peeled, chopped 20 caramels, unwrapped 2 tablespoons water Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt with whisk; stir in oats....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted petite diced tomatoes, drained 1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 1 box (12 oz) uncooked pasta (such as penne or mostaccioli) 2 tablespoons cornstarch...

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) 1/2 cup Alfredo pasta sauce (from 15-oz jar) 2/3 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs 2/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil, and generously spray with cooking spray. Pound chicken breasts smooth side down, gently between pieces of plastic wrap, with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until 1/2 inch thick....

Ingredients 1 large apple or pear, cut into bite-size pieces 1 large stalk celery, sliced 1/4 cup raisins or peanuts, if desired 1/4 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing or mayonnaise Lettuce leaves 1 cup Cheerios™ or MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal, slightly crushed Preparation In medium bowl, mix apple, celery, raisins and dressing until blended. Refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving, arrange lettuce leaves in 4 salad bowls or on plates. Spoon apple mixture over lettuce....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cans (7.5 oz each) Pillsbury™ refrigerated biscuits 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or pan with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink....

Preparation Hydrangeas are shrubs that boast huge, vibrant clusters of small florets that bloom from late spring until fall and are incredibly easy to grow. Their ease makes them a popular choice among those with green thumbs and those who are new to gardening, alike. But despite that ease it’s still possible for home gardeners to make mistakes with hydrangeas. Here are five mistakes you might be making with this flowering shrub—and how to correct them....

Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or Better for Bread® bread flour 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 package regular or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 cup water 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil Cooking spray to grease bowl and cookie sheets 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/4 cup grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese...

Sandwich Platter- This tutorial will give you all the information needed for an EPIC personalized sandwich board. Enjoy the sandwich with two slices of bread as a classic recipe or make an open-faced sandwich for a lighter version. What you’ll need for a Sandwich Platter: I love how you can personalize a platter and lay out all the ingredients on a platter so everyone can build their own sandwich (like a Classic Charcuterie Board)....

Our family took a trip to southern Japan last year and had an amazing time. Even though it’s still Japan, the food, the scenery, and the culture are very different from large cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. We’ve been sharing a travel guide for each location we visited once a week. If you missed our posts for Hiroshima, Miyajima, Beppu, and Yufuin here are the links to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, and the Hells of Beppu....

Ingredients 1 pint glass jar with lid 1 cup dried red lentils, sorted 2 tablespoons julienne-cut smoked sun-dried tomatoes (from 3-oz package) 2 tablespoons cooked real bacon pieces or bits (from 3-oz jar) 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, sorted 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 1 cup water 3/4 cup sliced carrots, if desired...

Nara was Japan’s first capital from 710 to 784, and during this time Buddism had a strong influence on politics especially the Imperial Family. The Imperial Family or the influential Fujiwara family built Todaiji and many Nara temples. Among the many temples, the best well known are Nanto Shichi Daiji (The Seven Great Temples) and the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. The two lists has a bit of overlap (in bold below) and we had the chance to visit many of them during our trip to Nara....

Ingredients 1 box (6.4 oz) rice and vermicelli mix with Spanish seasonings 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 1/4 cups water 1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce 1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, drained 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count) 2 cups finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)...

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying 1/3 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh gingerroot 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 teaspoons soy sauce...

Preparation In our test kitchen, we’re always developing new recipes and working on new techniques for that perfect piece of meat. No matter how we cook it, one thing always holds true: Cooking meat to the right temperature can make or break the final dish. There is a big difference in juiciness and enjoyability between a medium-rare and well-done piece of steak, and while no one wants raw chicken, they also don’t want an over-cooked bird....

Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 12 oz rigatoni, cooked and drained as directed on package 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with celery salt, salt and pepper; arrange in slow cooker....

Preparation Thanksgiving is just one week away, which means it’s time to start crossing tasks off your to-do list. Luckily, there are a number of things you can get done well advance of this food-focused holiday. From grocery shopping and organizing your cooking and tabletop essentials to creating a schedule and making a few easy dishes, here’s what you should plan to get done in the week leading up to Turkey Day....

Preparation It’s a common phenomenon: Someone tells you they’re planning a small wedding, but when you show up on the big day, there are over 100 guests in attendance. Is this what a small wedding really is? While size is somewhat subjective, it seems as if there should be a rough number of guests that would be associated with small, medium, and large weddings. As it turns out, there are. Here, Tara from Dream Makers NY shares the average guest counts wedding planners most often associated with small, medium, and large events, plus tips on how to decide which type of celebration is right for you....

Preparation Whether or not you’re planning your wedding with the help of a professional, every bride-to-be could use a little extra helping getting organized. That’s why creating a wedding-planning binder, packed with all the important ideas, paperwork, vendor correspondences, and contact lists, is a really good idea-especially if you want to keep your stress in check. We asked two wedding planners to share what they think is absolutely necessary to include in your own planning binder....

Preparation If you and your partner seem to be bickering and arguing more often now that you’re engaged, don’t immediately jump to conclusions. While it might seem like the engagement period, in all its sureness and excitement, would only make things even better between the two of you, especially now that you’re both committed to spending the rest of your lives together, an increased number of fights is incredibly common. “Up until the point that the two of you are officially engaged, you operate as individuals, with your own bank accounts, your own car and apartment, or own spending habits,” explains Amanda Ruiz, licensed professional counselor and founder of The Counseling Collective....