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Preparation Vice President Joe Biden is a total stud, as evidenced by the resurfacing of a throwback photo from his twenties. Between that and his recent viral stardom (best memes ever?), the country has taken even more interest in his back-story, especially concerning his love life. While the government man boasts a beautiful bromance with President Barack Obama, Vogue just revealed insights into his other big relationship-his 39-year marriage to Dr....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups water 1 cup white vinegar 1 red bell pepper, cut into 6 pieces 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 6 pieces 1 green bell pepper, cut into 6 pieces 1 small onion, sliced, separated into rings 2 cloves garlic, halved 1 sprig fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves Preparation In 2-quart microwavable bowl, mix sugar, salt, water and vinegar. Microwave uncovered on High 8 to 14 minutes or until mixture boils....

Ingredients 1 1/2 bags (12-ounce size) semisweet chocolate chips (3 cups) 2 cups miniature marshmallows or 16 large marshmallows, cut in half 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pistachio nuts 1/2 cup dried cranberries or chopped candied cherries 1/4 cup white baking chips, melted, if desired Preparation Line square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with aluminum foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan....

Preparation Blank book or albumFlowers and plantsScissorsTapePens or markersPaper Set your guest book near pots or vases of flowers and plants. Tip: Choose varieties that have a single layer of petals, which makes them good for preserving. Provide scissors and tape.Write and display a note inviting revelers to clip a bud, tape it to a page, and write a message next to their pick. Ask a friend to do the first page so that next-in-line loved ones will get the gist....

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup firm butter or margarine 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 2 eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine 1 cup whipping cream 1...

Preparation Dorothy Draper has been called the original Martha Stewart. Not only did she start the first interior design company in the United States, she was a celebrity in her own right-her name was synonymous with all things interior design in the 1940s and 50s. Draper was a glamorous woman with fine taste. She designed hotels, theaters, department stores, corporate offices and the homes of a lucky few who could afford her; she dreamed up the interiors of private jets, cars for Packard and Chrysler including a pink polka dot truck (a pattern she became known for), cosmetics packaging and her own line of exclusive fabrics....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 3/4 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Preparation If you want to end the argument about letting your pets in the bed once and for all, a new study in Anthrozoös, the journal of the International Society for Anthrozoology,has some answers. While there have been many studies that look at how sleeping with a partner affects our sleep for better and worse, not much attention has been given to the animals in our homes, despite the fact that 67 percent of American households now own a dog or a cat....

Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7 or 11-oz. can), seeded, finely chopped 1 (2 to 2.5-oz.) pkg. dried beef, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, mayonnaise, garlic powder and chiles; mix well....

Ingredients 4 turkey thighs (about 3 1/2 pounds), skin removed 1 can (6 ounces) Italian-style tomato paste 1 can (15 ounces) Italian-style tomato sauce 14 slices frozen Parmesan-flavor Texas toast from two 11.25-ounce packages 2 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend (8 ounces) Preparation Place turkey in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Top with tomato paste and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 boneless beef pot roast (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 large onion, cut into 12 wedges 1 bag (16 oz) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb), unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes...

Ingredients 2 packages (5.2 ounces each) Betty Crocker™ hash brown potatoes 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 cups water 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, undrained 1 container (12 ounces) chive-and-onion sour cream potato topper 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar and American cheese blend (6 ounces) 1/2 pound fully cooked ham, diced Preparation Toss dry potatoes and butter in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons sugar 1 bag (5 oz) torn mixed salad greens 2 containers (6 oz each) fresh raspberries (2 cups) 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled Preparation In 8-inch nonstick skillet cook walnuts and sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and walnuts are coated; cool and break apart....

Ingredients 2 pounds pork boneless top loin Vegetable oil 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in syrup, drained and syrup reserved 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 medium carrots, cut into thin diagonal slices 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tablespoons cornstarch...

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup mashed cooked dark-orange sweet potatoes 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon brown sugar Maple syrup, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, buttermilk, sweet potatoes, eggs, cinnamon and sugar with wire whisk or fork until blended. Brush griddle or nonstick skillet with vegetable oil; heat griddle to 350°F, or heat skillet over medium-low heat....

Preparation Crazy Rich Asians costume designer Mary Vogt already revealed that the movie’s budget was surprisingly low considering the film’s premise. Nevertheless, the team managed to pull together a seriously luxurious wardrobe. That included the crystal-covered wedding dress, which the team designed themselves, and a giant emerald engagement ring, which came from an unexpected source. In the movie, Nicholas Young (Henry Golding) proposes to love interest Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) twice....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg Food color 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12-inch pizza pan with foil with about 2 inches hanging over edge of pan. Grease foil with shortening for easiest pan removal or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms....

Dashi (だし) is the basic stock used for Japanese cooking. My best guess is if you are not familiar with Japanese ingredient when you see “dashi” in my ingredient lists and you might have thought to yourself, what’s dashi… can I skip it? Frankly speaking, if you try making Japanese food without dashi, it will not taste authentic. You cannot replace dashi with chicken or vegetable stock. If you skip it, the resulting dish will not reflect it’s true taste....

Preparation The decision to get married is certainly not one to be taken lightly. Most people consider a myriad of different factors before determining whether or not they want to be with someone for the rest of their lives. On that list of considerations is often age. Namely, whether or not you’re too young to take the plunge. After all, marriage is serious stuff-you’re legally bound to another individual and pretty much anything you do as individuals will be reflected on you as a couple....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Pepper to taste Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Cut sweet potatoes into very thin slices. In large bowl, toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper. Place potatoes in single layer on 2 ungreased cookie sheets (slices can touch but not overlap). Bake 10 to 15 minutes, rotating cookie sheets once, until edges are crisp but potatoes are still soft in the center....