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Preparation Giving a dog a great deal of exercise doesn’t always mean they’ll simply sleep well that night. In some cases, dogs who over-exert themselves can experience “damaged paw pads, sore muscles, joint injuries, and heat exhaustion or heat stroke,” says Jennifer Coates, DVM, and Pet Life Today advisory board member. In extreme cases, exertional rhabdomyolysis—which causes muscle tissue to break down and lead to serious pain and kidney damage—can occur, she says....

One of the best ways to experience a local culture is food. As we kicked off our Japan Travel series, I am super excited to feature a local recipe for each of the locations we traveled to. Today we are going to have a taste of Hiroshima with their most famous local food – oysters! Today I will bring you this most delicious Grilled Oysters with Ponzu Sauce (牡蠣のポン酢焼き)! And don’t miss out on the Hiroshima Japan Guide if you have yet to read it....

WHAT IS DULCE DE LECHE? The simple definition is caramelized sweetened milk. We use sweetened condensed milk and cook it using your favorite cooking method. We love making the dulce de using the instant pot method most, it turns out thick, creamy and so delicious. WHAT YOU NEED- For this recipe all you need is just one ingredient and the instant pot will do all the work! CONDENSED MILK– This recipe calls for 2 cans of 14 oz sweetened condensed milk....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix Vegetable oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy milk chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container) 18 Lindt™ Lindor™ milk chocolate truffle, unwrapped 1 pouch (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ Decorating Cookie Icing chocolate icing 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, oil, water and egg with spoon until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting 1 3/4 cups light blue candy melts (from 12-oz bag) 1 3/4 cups orange candy melts (from 12-oz bag) 1 3/4 cups white candy melts (from 12-oz bag) Betty Crocker™ Dessert Decorations Candy Eyeballs, Betty Crocker™ Decorating Sprinkles and Sugars (assorted colors)...

Ingredients 16 slices (3/4 inch thick) French bread (1/2 pound) 1/2 cup basil pesto 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 1 cup roasted red bell peppers, (from 12-ounce jar), drained and sliced 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces) 8 eggs 2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Spread one side of each bread slice with pesto....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 1/4 cups crunchy peanut butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheets). In large bowl, beat cake mix, peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas 2 slices bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/4 cup slivered almonds 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash pepper Preparation Cook peas as directed on bag; drain. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add onion and almonds to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender and almonds are lightly browned....

Ingredients 16 oz semisweet baking chocolate 1 cup unsalted butter 6 eggs 8 oz white chocolate baking bars, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 package (10 oz) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In medium saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and 1 cup butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups diced (3/4-inch) raw winter squash (butternut, hubbard, acorn) Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion (1/4-inch) 1/4 cup diced celery (1/4-inch) 1/4 cup diced carrot (1/4-inch) 1 cinnamon stick Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 1/2 teaspoon ground toasted coriander, if desired 1 1/2 cups Roasted Winter Squash (above) 1/2...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 lb bulk pork sausage 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup Progresso™ Italian panko crispy bread crumbs (from 8-oz box) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (10.5 oz) grape tomatoes (about 2 cups) 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 2 hot Italian sausage links (from 19-oz package) 1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line large rimmed sheet pan with cooking parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 36 round milk chocolate-covered chewy caramels, unwrapped 36 pecan halves Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place miniature paper baking cups in each of 36 mini muffin cups. In large bowl stir cookie mix, oil, water, and egg until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 36 (1-1/4 inch) balls; place in muffin cups....

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon bourbon 1 teaspoon hot water Preparation Grease bottom only of 3 1/2- to 4-quart round slow cooker with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3 lb. (about 8 medium) russet potatoes, peeled, sliced 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed golden mushroom soup 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/3 oz. (1/3 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation In large bowl, combine 1 cup water and cream of tartar. Add sliced potatoes; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onions 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin slices 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb boneless pork loin roast, trimmed 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves...

Ingredients 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces if needed 1/2 lb small red potatoes, each cut into 8 pieces (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 bay leaves 2 cans (14 oz each) beef broth 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed...

Preparation If you’re planning for 2019 to be the year of self-care, relaxation, and rejuvenation, you’ll love what color experts are predicting will trend on bedroom walls. Get ready for a takeover of warm-toned classics that are not only ultra-versatile, but also soothing (which might just help you get better sleep!). Read on to see what colors will be popping in bedrooms everywhere this year, and how you can bring them into yours....

Preparation If you’re in the thick of wedding planning, you’ve likely already discovered the importance of prioritizing a select few vendors or details. This priority list, of course, varies by couple. The same is true for the vendors who actually bring weddings to life—they have priority lists of their own. The difference? Theirs come backed with years of industry experience. To help you shape up your own big-day musts, we’ve tapped the biggest names in the wedding sphere—from planners and photographers to florists—to share their three wedding must-haves....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Grated peel of 1 medium lemon 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 1 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup limoncello 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened 1/2 cup whipping cream 3 tablespoons limoncello 3 tablespoons sugar Grated peel of 1 medium lemon 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 2...