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Ingredients 1/4 cup slivered almonds 4 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (6 to 7 medium) 1/2 cup dried figs, cut into fourths 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened Preparation Cook almonds, sugar and orange peel in 8-inch skillet over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool. Break almonds apart; set aside. Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan (water should not touch bottom of basket)....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream 3 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Additional whipping (heavy) cream Additional sugar Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or grease with shortening. Stir Bisquick mix, chocolate chips, 1/3 cup whipping cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, the egg and vanilla in medium bowl until soft dough forms. Pat into 8-inch circle on cookie sheet (if dough is sticky, dip fingers in Bisquick mix)....

Ingredients 1 package regular active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 3/4 cup warm milk (105°F to 115°F) 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 4 teaspoons Nutella® hazelnut spread with cocoa 1 egg, beaten Vegetable oil for frying 2 cups powdered sugar Preparation In bowl of electric stand mixer, place yeast, warm milk and melted butter; mix well with spoon until yeast dissolves....

Preparation You don’t need to be an interior designer to experiment with paint color in your home—you just need to follow along with Fresh Coat. We’ll help you tackle all of your home’s painting projects, from choosing the ultimate color palette to perfecting your method. You’ll be prepped, primed, and ready to roll (literally) in no time. For as fun as it can be, picking out a paint color for kids’ rooms can also be tricky....

Preparation Stacked stone fireplaces are undeniably gorgeous but the natural stone, and the labor to install it, can be expensive. Luckily, there’s a way to get the beauty of natural stone without breaking the bank, allowing you to transform a previously dated fireplace like the one below into something really beautiful. What’s the secret? Covering a brick fireplace with faux stone veneers that have the look of hand-laid dry-stacked natural stone but the simplicity of a panel system....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup strawberry jam Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add flour, beating well. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter....

Japanese cheesecake (also goes by soufflé cheesecake) is a glorious dessert known for its ultra-creamy, super luxurious, slightly tangy flavor and airy, soufflé-like character. It has swept the food world by storm and almost every dessert fanatic goes wild for it. Why is it so popular? What’s the difference between Japanese cheesecake and regular cheesecake? For a start, I think it has the ideal texture that appeals to everyone. With elements of both a rich velvety custard and a cottony sponge cake, the dessert simply hits all the right notes....

This may come as a surprise, but Japanese Curry aka Curry Rice (Kare Raisu, カレーライス) is an exemplary comfort food and one of the most-loved home-cooked dishes in Japan. I grew up on curry rice as my mom would make it as frequently as I can recall. The bite-sized chunks of meat, the thick-cut vegetables, the rich and creamy brown curry sauce, and the fluffy rice are what makes every bite so comforting and exciting to eat....

Preparation Do you have a recipe that calls for candied citron, and are you wondering what it is? It’s not candied lemon or grapefruit peel; a citron is an actual semitropical fruit that’s similar to a lemon but with thicker skin. To make candied citron, the citron is blanched in water, boiled in sugar syrup, and dried. It lends a mild floral note to fruitcakes, panettone, and other such confections....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as oregano, sage or rosemary) or 2 teaspoons dried herb leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 (3 1/2 to 4-lb.) whole roasting chicken 1 1/2 to 2 lb. small red potatoes, unpeeled, halved Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In small bowl, combine herbs, salt, pepper and oil; mix well. Place chicken, breast side down, in shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 1 vanilla bean 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 slices fresh orange 2 slices fresh or frozen (thawed) peaches 1 slice fresh orange 1/4 oz Vanilla Simple Syrup (1 1/2 teaspoons) 1 oz vodka (2 tablespoons) 4 oz lemon-lime soda (1/2 cup) Preparation Split vanilla bean lengthwise into halves. Scrape out seeds with tip of small knife. Set aside. To make Vanilla Simple Syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water, vanilla seeds and bean....

These cheddar biscuits are a great spin on our classic biscuit recipe. CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS- These biscuits turn out so buttery, flakey, and melt-in-your-mouth soft. Loaded with shredded cheese and topped with flavorful butter, they are irresistibly delicious. We love serving these biscuits as a side for dinner time to our favorite entrees like salmon or pork chops. CHEDDAR BISCUIT INGREDIENTS- This recipe is similar to our classic biscuits. For detailed instructions on getting the perfect biscuits, check out our classic recipe....

Ingredients 1 package (4.5 oz) smoked salmon (hot-smoked), skin removed, flaked 1/3 cup pimiento cheese spread (from 5-oz jar) 2 teaspoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/8 teaspoon pepper 16 slices cocktail pumpernickel bread 16 thin slices seedless cucumber 2 tablespoons tiny dill weed sprigs Preparation In medium bowl, mix salmon, cheese spread, mayonnaise, onions and pepper. Spread evenly on bread slices. Cut cucumber slices in half almost to edge and twist; place on salmon mixture....

Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sesame oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 lb salmon filets, cut the salmon into 1-inch chunks 2 cups frozen vegetables (recommended: Cascadian Farms Chinese Style Stir-Fry Blend) 2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (plus extra for drizzling) Preparation Cook rice in water as directed on package to make 4 cups cooked rice....

Ingredients 1 lb pork tenderloin 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup La Choy™ teriyaki stir-fry sauce and marinade 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Annie’s™ Naturals organic Asian sesame dressing (from 8-oz bottle) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 bag (12 oz) Mann’s™ California stir fry mix vegetables 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions...

I received very positive feedback on How To Make Bento post from the readers and I just want to say thank you! It took a bit of effort and many sleepless nights to put together the bento post, but the great feedback from you make it all worthwhile! I hope the instructions were clear and helpful. As I continue my bento series, today I’ll show you this Shogayaki Bento (Ginger Pork Bento) I had prepared....

Ingredients 2 lb. (6 medium) russet potatoes, peeled, chopped (6 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth 1 (12-oz.) can beer 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Cheddar and American cheese blend 1/2 cup whipping cream Rye bread, cut into cubes and toasted, if desired...

Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel sweet corn, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown. In 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix salsa, beans and corn....

Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes 1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated milk chocolate candies (from 10-oz bag) 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate mini eggs (from 10-oz bag) 1/2 cup pastel baking chips (from 10-oz bag) 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons pastel-colored sprinkle mix 4 1/2 cups from 3 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting 2 1/2...

Preparation How many (or how few) people speak at the rehearsal dinner is totally up to you as a couple. But just so you know the rules before you break them, we asked Sharokina Pazand and Kerrie Gallagher, CEO and Event Planner, respectively, of Citygirl Weddings & Events, to share the list of people who are typically expected to give a toast the night before the wedding. HOW TO THROW AN UNFORGETTABLE REHEARSAL DINNER...