Ingredients 2 (6-oz) containers Yoplait® Original Yogurt - strawberry, mixed berry or red raspberry 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup fresh strawberry halves or raspberries 1 banana, sliced 2 pouches (1.5 oz each) Nature Valley™ oats ’n honey crunchy granola bars (4 bars) Preparation In blender, place yogurt, milk, strawberry halves and banana slices. Break up 3 granola bars; add to blender. Cover and blend on high speed 10 sec. Scrape sides....
Preparation After a long winter, and oftentimes rainy spring, we all get excited about the warm and sunny days of this season. The months between June and September involve getting out your summer playlist, heading to barbecues and backyard parties, and relaxing at the beach. But summer also comes with all the dangers that heat and humidity can bring. Both can infiltrate your home, even if you’re cranking the air conditioning all day (and night) long....
Preparation Colorful Hypoestes phyllostachya—also known as the polka dot plant—is a petite, low-maintenance houseplant that adds a bright burst of color to shaded container gardens and indoor pots. The cheery plant is known for its brightly patterned leaves, which show off splashy red, pink, and white tones against a deep green background. “[The] polka dot plant is a cute little plant that is best used as a houseplant or a low growing accent in a part sun container outdoors,” says Marshall Green, nursery buyer and manager at Primex Garden Center in Pennsylvania....
Preparation Whether you’re accessorizing a new bookcase, trying to refresh the look of your classic built-ins, or decorating a set of floating shelves, your goal is likely to curate an organized, visually beautiful bookshelf that reflects who you (and your family!) are. Rebecca Zoet, designer and owner of This New Old House, has several no-fail tips for doing so. As for her very best piece of advice? “Make it personal. My tips will serve as a guide to get you started—but the look should reflect your style,” she says....
Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked regular medium-grain rice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 or 4 large romaine leaves 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup (3/4x 1/8-inch strips) vegetables (bell pepper, carrot, radish, cucumber) 18 cooked small peeled deveined shrimp Preparation Heat water to boiling in 2-quart sauce-pan. Add rice; reduce heat to low....
Ingredients Reynolds™ Baking Cups 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons milk 4 cups powdered sugar 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk)...
Ingredients 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 1 container (8 oz) pineapple cream cheese spread 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup pineapple juice 6 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup strawberry preserves Preparation Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir all filling ingredients until well blended; set aside....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs, beaten 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat. In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter, eggs and food color with electric mixer on medium speed until well combined (batter will be very thick)....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onion, celery and bell pepper mix 1 3/4 cups milk 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 container (5.2 oz) Boursin® cheese with garlic and herbs 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley...
Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon oilve oil 3 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (or regular if you prefer less spicy) 1 can Old El Paso™ Green Chiles 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 4 cups cooked and shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken) 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 can steamed corn, drained and rinsed...
Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 can (14 oz) quartered artichokes, drained 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1 cup water 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) 3 cups uncooked medium egg noodles (5 oz) 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix chicken, artichokes, pasta sauce and water. Cover; cook on Low setting 5 to 6 hours....
Ingredients 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained as directed on box, cut in half 1 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, drained, squeezed dry 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Additional tomato pasta sauce, warmed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Preparation You might say that an appreciation for stained glass is as timeless as the art form itself. Windows with colorful mosaic patterns were once revered for casting beautiful rainbows over church-goers in the Middle Ages. According to historians, artisans of the past would use a color-by-numbers technique to design a life-size sketch of the window, then cut and assemble the glass pieces together into a lead frame. Bubbles in the glass caused the light to dance to a stunning effect indoors....
Now that summer is officially here, I am excited to share some ice cream and sorbet recipes that I’ve been preparing since last month. I hope you are all as excited as I am to make ice cream and sorbet! After debating for a month or so last year, I finally purchased an ice cream maker toward the end of summer 2011. I think it was one of the best investment among all the kitchen gadgets we’ve purchased!...
Tempura batter mix (天ぷら粉) is a convenient flour mixture for making tempura. It contains cake flour, starch, baking powder, egg powder, and an emulsifier. While you can make the batter from scratch, getting the right water temperature and lumpiness can be a challenge. This mix is a fool-proof method for crispy and crunchy tempura. If you like to make the batter from scratch, refer to my recipes on Shrimp Tempura or Vegetable Tempura....
Preparation From tiny red orbs smaller than cherry tomatoes to enormous fruits the size of a fist or bigger, tomatoes come in many sizes, shapes, and colors—yes, colors. If you assume a tomato is a round red vegetable about six ounces in weight, it’s time to widen your horizons. First, it’s important to note that though we use them as a vegetable, tomatoes are actually classified as a fruit botanically. With that fact in mind, consider the tomato’s near limitless potential, then get inspired by the glorious varieties shown here....
With a wife who is a talented cook and a master in Japanese food, I sometimes forget that I should help out more in the kitchen. So one of the goals I have set out to achieve is to lend Nami a hand whenever I can. It’s also a reminder to the kids that ‘Hey, Daddy can cook too!”. Since my cooking expertise leans toward barbequing, I’ve been studying some recipes that would earn approval from my family....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix 1 1/3 cups water 1 cup heavy whipping cream, well chilled 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh blueberries Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 30 to 36 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix and water with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on brownie mix box 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks 5 cups halved fresh strawberries 10 large bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup Hershey’s® semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine 21 (10-inch) bamboo skewers Preparation Heat oven to 350° F (325° F for dark or nonstick pan). Line pan with foil, letting foil hang 2 inches over side of pan....
If you love this cake, try our Spartak Recipe or Chocolate Strawberry Cake recipes. NUTELLA CAKE RECIPE- If you enjoy Nutella, you will absolutely love this cake recipe. Soft and airty chocolate cake layers with a rich Nutella cream that adds so much moistness to the cake layers. The fresh raspberries enhance the flavor of the cake. Ingredients- This cake uses simple ingredients and it’s so so easy to make....
