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Preparation At Cantitoe Corners, Martha’s estate in Bedford, New York, the kitchen works almost as hard as Martha herself. That’s because it’s been designed for maximum functionality – plus it has ambience for days. Here are five of Marha’s favorite details about the hub of her home. (Warning: You may be inspired to do a complete kitchen overhaul of your own.) NATURAL LIGHTING Solar shades in the same shade of gray (a calming neutral) as the walls provide visual continuity and protection from the sun when necessary....

Ingredients 6 cups mixed field greens (about 5 oz) 6 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 cup walnut halves 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Divide field greens among 4 salad bowls. Place 1 tablespoon of the oil in medium microwavable bowl. Add walnut halves; stir to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until walnuts are fragrant....

In honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day, we’re super thrilled to partner with our friends at MTC Kitchen to give away a set of their popular gyuto chef’s knife and hinoki (Japanese cypress) cutting board. The two essential kitchen tools will make a practical (and meaningful) gift for the moms who cook and nourish us everyday. Three (3) lucky winners will be selected, so enter for your chance to win now....

Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups coconut oil (for frying) 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free coconut cream pie or French vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons real maple syrup Preparation Peel sweet potatoes; cut into 1/4x1/4-inch strips. In large bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) frozen brown-and-serve pork sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 eggs, beaten 4 ready-to-serve pizza crusts, 6 inches in diameter 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook sausage in skillet about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Remove sausage from skillet; set aside. Pour eggs into skillet....

Ingredients 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cut into eighths 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon cornstarch Preparation Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, toss apples and lemon juice to coat. Add brown sugar, walnuts, syrup, cranberries, melted butter and cinnamon; stir well....

Ingredients Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners 2 lb boneless country-style pork loin ribs 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, sliced 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 3/4 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot Hot cooked rice, if desired Preparation Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl....

Ingredients 6 skinless chicken thighs (1 1/2 lb) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (11 oz) white shoepeg corn, drained 3 tablespoons lime juice 2...

With two kids at home, Mr. JOC and I do not often get the chance to enjoy fine dining. The only exception is when we celebrate our birthdays and anniversaries, Mr. JOC and I would get a sitter and select a restaurant we both really want to try. After watching Atelier Crenn being featured on Chef’s Table and falling in love with her story, we decided on dining there for our 40th birthdays....

Ingredients 16 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ pasteurized prepared cheese product, cut into cubes 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes with medium green chiles, undrained Food Should Taste Good™ cantina tortilla chips, as desired Preparation In 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, place cubed cheese and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until cheese is melted. Stir until smooth. Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of dip from scorching....

Preparation When it comes to your child’s birthday, no detail will be spared, including when to mail—yes, mail—the party invitations. “In a world where social media rules and everything happens online, [mailing invites] is a great, personalized way to let guests know about the party,” says Melanie Tindell, owner and event planner at Oak + Honey Event Planning Co. in Cleveland, Ohio. Not only that, but physical invitations can be keepsakes in a scrapbook for your children....

Cherry blossom season is a really big ordeal in Japan since the full beautiful blossom of cherry flowers only lasts about a week each year. Every year, Japan’s cherry blossoms first appear in the southern island of Okinawa in March then move northwards to the northern island of Hokkaido by early May. The Japanese highly anticipate the beginning day of blossoms in their region monitoring the daily progress reports on the TV, as the dates of the first bloom and full bloom are subject to change due to the temperature, winds, and rain....

Preparation There’s only one day a year dedicated to Mom, so Mother’s Day is the time to pull out all the stops and prepare a beautiful spring-inspired dinner for her. To help, we’ve created an elegant menu that shows your mom just how much you appreciate her—and since we appreciate you, we’ve added in make-ahead tips to help you in the kitchen. To start, turn pull-apart rolls into mini lobster rolls—it’s one of our favorite appetizer shortcuts....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh rhubarb 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1/4 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ pink gel food color 1/4 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ purple gel food color Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper....

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Ingredients 3 cups water 1 1/2 pounds green beans 2 tablespoons teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-ounce bottle) 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, softened 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 cup drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar), cut into strips 1/2 cup cashew pieces Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat water to boiling. Add beans. Heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 package (10 oz) prebaked thin Italian pizza crust (12 inch) 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ taco sauce 2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese blend (6 oz) 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped (3/4 cup) 1/2 cup crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. On cookie sheet, place pizza crust....

Ingredients Butter for greasing 1 cup butter (do not use margarine) 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar (1 lb) 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 cup light corn syrup 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preparation Line bottom and sides of 11x7-inch glass baking dish or pan with foil, leaving 1 inch foil overhanging on 2 opposite sides of pan; grease foil with butter....