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Preparation While most parties are more about celebrating a special occasion—like a birthday or graduation—the main point of a party for a bride-to-be is giving a bridal shower gift. After all, friends and family are gathering to help a soon-to-be bride prepare for life as a newlywed. Whether you’re throwing a shower or attending one, here’s everything you need to know about giving a bridal shower gift. Traditional shower gifts, like towels and cutting boards, are still wildly popular....

Ingredients 2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup stone-ground cornmeal 2 tablespoons Cajun Creole seasoning 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 egg 2 pounds catfish nuggets, skin removed Salt 1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 375°F. In shallow dish, stir together flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 egg 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red food color 2 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candies 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Stir together 1 cup sugar, the butter, milk, vanilla, peppermint extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup caramel topping 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 medium apple, peeled, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat 2 cups flour, the oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and butter with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon, until crumbly....

When you finally feel the cool breeze in the early morning and evening after spending the long muggy summer days, the Harvest Moon will shortly follow. Rising at sunset on the horizon, this special full moon appears larger and more colorful. In Japan, this is the time of year when families gather together to celebrate the harvest and to take wonder in the passing of seasons during a festival called Tsukimi (月見) or Otsukimi (お月見) (the honorific term)....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 egg yolks 1 egg 3 tablespoons sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch tart pan with 1-inch rim and removable bottom with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1 lb fresh or frozen cranberries (4 cups) 2 small pears, peeled, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 cup water 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently....

Preparation Abby Elliott and Bill Kennedy got married on Saturday, September 3rd, in eastern Connecticut, and Martha Stewart Weddings was there! The Odd Mom Out star and House of Cards writer’s elegant celebration started with a Catholic ceremony in front of just under 200 guests. Next came cocktails and dinner nearby at the bride’s parents’ gothic-style house. The New England fête-which had a subtle nod to the holiday weekend with a color palette of reds, blues, and cream came together with help from the locals-as in most of the creative team hailed from the area....

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 cups powdered sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons hot water Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix cookie ingredients until well blended. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets....

To celebrate Lunar New Year, I’m partnering with Tuttle Publishing to give away a set of 25 Gourmet Dipped Fortune Cookies and Everyday Chinese Cookbook! The Gourmet Dipped Fortune Cookies If you love hosting a party or need some special present, these fortune cookies will be a wonderful food gift! Katie, the author of Everyday Chinese Cookbook, is accepting orders now. You can check the details at her website, Fortune Cookie Divas....

Preparation Believe it or not, Ouija boards weren’t always seen as a terrifying piece of supernatural paraphernalia linked to necromancy. Americans first began using Ouija boards in the 1800s to simply connect with their lost loved ones: It was a “telephone to the afterlife where you could talk to dead people,” Frank McAndrew, a professor of psychology at Knox College, shared with NBC’s Today. How did it become associated with pure evil in many different cultures, you might wonder?...

Preparation ‘Tis the season for outdoor entertaining, and if you aren’t already thinking about single-serving menus, now’s the time to do so. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, safely hosting guests is of the utmost importance. “Whether it’s in the form of personal picnic baskets or designated containers with single portions of food, a contactless (or single-serving) menu means that guests will have their own individual setup in terms food, drink, dishes, and utensils,” explains professional caterer Annie Campbell....

Preparation An array of non-perishable food like pasta, rice, flour, and cereal displayed in matching containers is more than just a pretty pantry picture. According to Meredith Carothers, technical information specialist for the Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education at the USDA, storing non-perishable goods in airtight containers is the best way to maintain their freshness and keep out pests, mold, and other forms of bacteria. “People may try to keep their kitchens clean but sometimes we can’t control things like pests or bugs....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Yellow food color Red food color Green food color Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Stir together sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl. Stir in vanilla and eggs. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Divide dough into 3 equal parts....

I love cute bento boxes and my children loves it when I switch around different bento boxes from time to time. I am partnering with Lunch-a-Porter to give away this beautiful Lunch Bowl Set to two (2) lucky Just One Cookbook readers! Each set includes the following: A Natural Brunch bento bowl (green) –two levels with a removable top (microwavable). A Natural Brunch thermal bag (green/white stripes) Natural Brunch chopsticks (green) A matching napkin (green) (total value $50)...

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 3 green onions, finely chopped (3 tablespoons) 4 cups whole milk 4 cups water 2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt 2 cups yellow cornmeal Freshly cracked black pepper 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese 2 eggs Preparation Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) broiler-proof baking dish with cooking spray. (Do not use a glass baking dish if you want to broil the ricotta topping; glass baking dishes can break under the broiler....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (5 oz) 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled, deveined and tail shells removed 1 package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup) 3 cups lightly packed fresh spinach (about 3 oz), stems removed, torn into pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3...

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons boiling water 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 egg 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Generously grease 24 mini (1 3/4x1-inch) muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients Butter for greasing 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or coffee granules 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Line bottom and sides of 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging 2 opposite sides of pan; grease foil with butter. In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, mix 3/4 cup of the milk and the espresso powder....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1 cup milk 1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 pints (4 cups) strawberries 1/3 cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or Water Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, butter, powdered sugar and salt with hands until crumbly. Press firmly and evenly in bottom of ungreased 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom or 12-inch pizza pan....