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Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) reduced-fat sour cream 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons cooked real bacon pieces (from 2.8-oz package) 1 medium tomato, seeded, diced (3/4 cup) 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) Assorted fresh vegetables (bell pepper strips, broccoli, cauliflower florets, cucumber slices, radishes) Preparation In medium bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir in bacon, tomato and onions. Serve with vegetables for dipping....

Ingredients 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towel. Add beans and water to skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and water has evaporated....

Ingredients 2 cups Fiber One™ Complete pancake mix (from 28.3-oz box) 1 1/3 cups cold water 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1 firm ripe banana, sliced 2 teaspoons chopped walnuts 1/4 cup fat-free caramel topping Preparation Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat or to 375°F. Grease with vegetable oil or shortening. In medium bowl, stir pancake mix and water with fork or wire whisk until smooth (batter will be thin)....

Preparation Do you need a culinary blowtorch in order to call your kitchen well-equipped? The answer is probably not. But do you want a blowtorch to up your game in the kitchen and, well, just to have fun? Absolutely! Playing with open flames may seem like a scary proposition—but think of a kitchen torch as just a handheld broiler. With a torch, you can focus the flame to create the exact level of toastiness you want, with no guesswork, no peering into the oven or propping open the door, and no overcooking....

Preparation The bride’s attire tends to take center stage at a wedding, but there are plenty of well-dressed men taking part in the big day, too. While the groomsmen are often given parameters to dress within, it can be hard for a wedding guest to know what’s appropriate to wear. Ladies often bemoan how much easier it is for guys to get ready, but men deal with their fair share of fashion conundrums-like the one we recently posed to a variety of experts: Is it as much of a fashion faux-paus for a man to wear white to a wedding as it is for a woman?...

Ingredients 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 2 tablespoons water 2 green apple slices 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts 2 oz (1/4 cup) sour apple-flavored schnapps 2 oz (1/4 cup) butterscotch-flavored schnapps 2 oz (1/4 cup) apple- or vanilla-flavored vodka 2 cups ice Preparation In small microwavable bowl, microwave Caramel ingredients on High 40 to 60 seconds or just until it begins to boil. Dip each apple slice into caramel; sprinkle each with 1/2 tablespoon peanuts....

Ingredients 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (from 11.5-oz package) 1 package (3.5 oz) sliced pepperoni 2 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded pizza cheese blend (4 oz) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce, warmed Preparation Top 3 tortillas equally with pepperoni, tomatoes and cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat; rotate skillet so butter coats bottom of skillet....

Since July is National Ice Cream Month, I have decided to share a few more ice cream recipes this month. It’s been a mild summer so far in the Bay Area but I’ve been testing quite a few ice cream recipes. I love the smile on my children’s faces when they eat my homemade ice cream happily. It’ll be sweet memories I cherish when they grow up one day. Two weeks ago our family went cherry picking in Brentwood, California....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 6 slices Texas toast, lightly toasted 18 oz oven-roasted turkey breast slices 12 slices tomato 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled Paprika Preparation Set oven control to broil. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat....

When the weather gets too hot, 1) your appetite goes down, 2) you don’t want to cook, 3) all you want to eat is something cold and cool down, like Green Tea Shaved Ice. Sure, I have skipped a meal and enjoy cold treats for lunch when I wasn’t a mom. But with my children around, I have to think of QUICK and EASY (and cold!) dishes for our lunch, and of course it should be delicious as well....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sugar or honey 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 lb smoked turkey drumstick or wings, skin removed 4 bunches fresh collard greens (about 4 lb), coarsely chopped 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper...

Ingredients 40 Ritz™ crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Place crackers in single layer in pan. In 2-quart saucepan, cook and stir butter, sugar and salt over medium heat until butter is melted. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently....

Preparation My first sewing lesson was in the seventh grade. In drama class, we had to learn how to sew basic costumes. The sewing machine made me nervous, and I struggled with threading a needle. Many of my classmates made sewing look easy. Their parents had already taught them how to sew or maybe they were just naturally good at it. I struggled, but I kept trying. What did I end up sewing?...

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 cup dried tropical three-fruit mix 1/2 cup coconut 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in fruit mix and coconut until well mixed. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart....

After two long weeks, my routine is finally back to normal when my husband came back from his business trip yesterday. I realized how much I rely on him on day-to-day tasks around the house and helping with the children. Now I can get back to focusing more on my blog work besides parenting. Lately I received positive feedback from readers that my recipes are very easy to prepare even on busy weekdays (thank you!...

Saikoro Steak (サイコロステーキ) is a popular izakaya (Japanese tapas style) dish. The cubes of tenderloin are quickly pan fried on high heat until medium rare, then seasoned with a refreshing citrus soy sauce called Ponzu sauce, and finally served with grated daikon. What does “saikoro” mean? It actually means “dice”. The steak pieces are sliced into cube shapes like dice. Watch How to Make Saikoro Steak When you wish for a steak dinner, make this Garlic Saikoro Steak....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free all-purpose rice flour blend 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 cup cold butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter, softened 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free all-purpose rice flour blend 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup gluten-free powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract...

The ultimate dinner idea for grilling season joining our popular Grilled Salmon and Vegetables! GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN RECIPE- Chicken breast is marinated in our simple Grilling Marinade and then grilled and smothered in barbecue sauce. We love enjoying this recipe all summer long for a hearty lunch or easy dinner. It’s even great for a potluck or barbecue with friends. INGREDIENTS- This recipe is not only easy to make but also requires only a few ingredients!...

Preparation When it comes to home renovations, the details are what really make a place shine. A statement tile can bring that “wow” factor to a room. But how do you go about choosing the right one? There are a lot of different options on the market, and each one comes with pros and cons. Read on to learn about some of the most popular types of tile—plus, get our top tips for choosing the right one for your space....

Preparation Prenuptial agreements are hard to sort through, and they’re especially difficult when you didn’t think you’d be faced with one. If your future husband or wife announces he or she wants one, there’s no need to freak out. Case in point: There are plenty of couples who’ve gone through this process and remained married for the long haul. In fact, these premarital contracts are no longer exclusive to the ultra-wealthy or celebrity set....