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Preparation When cherry trees explode into flush but fleeting blossoms, it’s time to get out and see them. Hanami, the Japanese celebration of the cherry blossom season, normally kicks off around the first signs of budding and continues until the petals slowly drift away from their branches. The season holds greater meaning for those who observe it, serving as a reminder of life’s ephemeral nature and to appreciate beauty while it lasts....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 bar (8 oz) dark baking chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 cup crushed candy canes (about 40) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cake mix, oil, vanilla and eggs until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 1 inch apart....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 15 Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures, coarsely chopped 36 caramels (from 14-oz bag), unwrapped 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup peanuts 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 cups Cheerios™ Cereal 1 cup (6 1/2 oz.) green candy melts or coating wafers 1 tablespoon red cinnamon candies Preparation Line 1 cookie sheet with foil. Place cereal in large bowl. Melt candy melts as directed on package. Pour melted candy over cereal; toss to mix. For each wreath, drop about 3 tablespoons mixture onto foil-lined cookie sheet. With fingers, shape into 3-inch wreath with 1-inch center opening. Immediately decorate with cinnamon candies....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Tortilla chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, chiles, 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon poppy seed 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 egg 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups, or grease bottoms only of muffin cups. In large bowl, stir all ingredients except cranberries just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix 1 1/3 cups cold water 2 cups boiling water 1 box (8-serving size) sugar-free raspberry-flavored gelatin 2 packages (10 oz each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed 3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt red raspberry Preparation Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix and cold water on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute....

Preparation There’s only one way to say it: Martha Stewart knows good food. And throughout her extensive travels across the United States, she’s tasted her fair share of it. She also knows that good food isn’t necessarily fancy—it’s the basics, the staples we turn to over and again, that are truly noteworthy. Here, our founder shares the restaurants that deliver on this front—their food is so good, that she always pulls over for a bite when she’s nearby....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 2 large) 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup fat-free egg product 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups Bisquick Heart Smart™ mix Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir bananas, sugar, egg product, milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Stir in Bisquick mix. Pour into pan....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 box (4-serving size) butterscotch instant pudding and pie filling mix 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup milk 25 to 30 gingersnap cookies (about three-fourths of 10-oz bag) 1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, or whipped cream...

When you host a party, one of the easiest appetizers that you can put together is a cheese board. You can prepare and set ahead of time, and it’s the perfect treat to welcome and greet your guests. A full stock cheese board will keep your guests entertained and delighted while you’re in the kitchen preparing the main meal. Step-by-Step Tutorials on How To Make The Best Cheese Board The purpose of my tutorial is meant for beginners....

Preparation Have you ever wondered how to turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality? We can help. Each week, as part of our Self Made series, we showcase female entrepreneurs—as well as their quality, handmade goods—and share their best advice related to starting, maintaining, and growing your own business. As an artist, you may be wondering how you can turn your art into an income and reach more customers....

Ingredients 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup chopped nuts 6 cups sliced peeled tart apples (6 medium) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 4 eggs, beaten Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup Bisquick mix and the brown sugar....

If you enjoy Asian-inspired dishes like this Kuna Pao Shrimp, you’ll want to try our copycat Orange Chicken or our Mongolian Beef recipes. KUNG PAO SHRIMP- This simple yet hearty Kung Pao Shrimp recipe is so easy to make at home! Shrimp cooked and combined with sauteed veggies then tossed in a thick, sticky, and sweet kung pao sauce. Skip take out and give this homemade kung pao shrimp a try at home, you’ll be amazed at the flavor!...

Preparation New Guinea Impatiens are similar to other varieties of impatiens in that they explode with colorful blooms during their growing season. However, unlike common impatiens, the New Guinea variety tend to have fewer (but much larger) flowers. They are also typically more sun tolerant than their shade-loving counterparts, making them a better choice for those areas of your yard that still see just a little bit of sun throughout the day....

Ingredients 3/4 cup finely shredded carrots (2 medium) 1 cup flaked coconut 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 4 eggs 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, undrained 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 hoagie buns, split Lettuce leaves, if desired 4 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese 1 cup tomato pasta sauce or marinara sauce, heated Preparation Flatten each chicken breast to about 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap....

Preparation Small Nantucket basket1/2-inch twill tape5/8-inch grosgrain ribbonTacky glueNeedle and thread Cut 1/2-inch twill tape long enough to wrap around basket and overlap slightly.Cut 5/8-inch grosgrain ribbon to desired length; make enough strips to fit around basket.Fold each ribbon in half as shown, and pin onto twill tape. Alternate colors as desired.Hand-stitch ribbons to tape, and snip ends at an angle.For handle, lay 8-inch piece of ribbon across top of basket (do not pull taut), and attach to side just below rim with tacky glue....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each) 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In small bowl, mix garlic pepper blend, rosemary, thyme, paprika and salt. Brush pork tenderloins with oil. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture; rub in with fingers. In ungreased shallow roasting pan, place pork tenderloins....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers) 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 cups chocolate chips 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 3 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until a soft dough forms. Press dough evenly into ungreased 8- or 9-inch square metal pan....