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Preparation Accessories play a huge part in your overall wedding-day look, but what about those details that you’ll never even see-namely, your shoes? “You typically can’t see your shoes when you’re in your wedding dress. It may peep out when you’re walking, but typically your gown will graze the ground or be right above it,” says Kirsten Johnson of Emma and Grace Bridal Studio. If you, like most women, are wearing a wedding dress that will hide your shoes throughout the ceremony and reception then you may be wondering if the style really matters all that much....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 egg 3 slices bread, torn into small pieces 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 cup ketchup Preparation Line 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 slice (3/4 lb) smoked cooked ham (3/4 inch thick) Preparation In small bowl, mix orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook uncovered 4 minutes. Turn ham; brush with orange juice mixture. Cook uncovered 4 to 6 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated....

Preparation So much attention is paid to choosing the bride-to-be’s engagement ring and wedding band. And there’s a good reason why: Nine times out of ten it is way more wow-worthy than anything the groom-to-be owns (or will own!). But that’s not to say that the groom’s wedding band doesn’t deserve the same amount of care and attention, especially when it comes to choosing it in the first place. “Choosing a wedding band is an important decision for a man as it is a style statement that they will wear for life,” explains Slisha Kankariya, founder of Four Mine, an online jewelry retailer specializing in engagement rings....

Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) bulk pork sausage 1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain....

Lately, I’ve been longing for some warm comfort food, so I turned to my family’s favorite Instant Pot Short Ribs. In this recipe, the marbled boneless short ribs, daikon, and carrots are cooked in a savory Japanese sauce. It is hearty, satisfying yet so easy to prepare. Cooking with an Instant Pot has been a real timesaver. It’s hard to believe that I can cook up a luxurious meal for the family on a busy weeknight!...

Preparation You’ve probably seen grapeseed oil on the supermarket shelf, but maybe you’ve breezed right by it in favor of more familiar—and, let’s face it, more popular-olive oil. Grapeseed oil definitely warrants your attention, though, because it’s extremely versatile, reasonably priced, and doesn’t overshadow the flavor of a dish’s other ingredients. Most grapeseed oils come from France, Italy, or Switzerland, with a few sources now in the United States; and a 17-ounce bottle typically costs under $10....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 bag (10 oz) mint-flavored semisweet chocolate chips (1 2/3 cups) 2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 drop green food color 2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter Preparation Lightly grease 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly....

In the past, I’ve shared some popular Japanese egg recipes on Just One Cookbook such as Omurice, Tamagoyaki, and Ramen Egg (Ajitsuke Tamago). Today I’ll add another popular dish to the egg recipe collection, and it’s Onsen Tamago (温泉卵). Watch How To Make Onsen Tamago Originally prepared in hot spring water in Japan, this delicious egg recipe with soft silk egg whites and custard-like yolk is easy to make at home....

What is your holiday tradition? Are there any signature mishmash dishes that your family serves at the table? Over at Just One Cookbook, we are a team made of mash-up heritages & cultures: Japanese, Taiwanese-American, Chinese-Malaysian, and Japanese-Danish-American. That means you’ll see Japanese potato salad next to kabocha soup. Spicy Brussels sprouts with lemongrass next to stuffing. Sometimes a smoked miso butter turkey centers the table. Amid our different backgrounds, we all share many common things: love, kindness, and good foods!...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup chopped peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs and 3/4 cup peanut butter with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons butter or margarine 8 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup soft cream cheese with chives and onion 1 cup flaked smoked salmon Chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation In 8-inch omelet pan or skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the butter over medium-high heat until butter is hot and sizzling. Pour half of the beaten eggs (about 1 cup) into pan. As eggs begin to set at bottom and side, gently lift cooked portions with spatula so that thin, uncooked portion can flow to bottom....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups salted mixed nuts or peanuts 1 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until evenly mixed....

Ingredients 2 1/2-pound beef eye of round roast, trimmed of fat 6 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup condensed beef broth (from 10 1/2-ounce can) 10 kaiser rolls, split and toasted 2 large tomatoes, each cut into 5 slices Preparation Make 6 evenly spaced deep slits in beef roast, using sharp knife. Insert garlic clove into each slit. Sprinkle pepper evenly over entire roast; rub pepper into roast....

Ingredients 8 no-boil lasagna noodles (from 16-oz package) 1/2 cup chive-and-onion cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container) 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 cup milk 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Paprika Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer half of the noodles in slow cooker, breaking noodles and overlapping as necessary. In small microwavable bowl, microwave cream cheese spread on High 20 to 30 seconds....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 lb fresh turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 cup uncooked wild rice 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 2 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until almost crisp....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Betty Crocker™ red and green decorating gels Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and flour until dough forms. Roll dough on floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet....

Preparation If you’ve ever been intimidated by creating the perfect art gallery wall, you’re not alone. It can be quite scary: Will your collage look crazy cluttered? Can you nail the right sized frames on the first go? Need just one more piece to pull the whole look together? Thankfully, there’s an app for all that (of course). With the Gallery Wall Designer - one of the latest features on the Art....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups cubed deli rotisserie chicken 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ creamy chicken and wild rice soup 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1/4 cup Progresso Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Cook broccoli as directed on bag 4 minutes. Place broccoli and chicken in ungreased 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with pepper....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (5 oz) 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced (3 tablespoons) 1/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 4 eggs 1/4 cup chunky-style salsa 1/4 cup peach preserves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese and the onions in pie plate. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs with wire whisk or fork until well blended....