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Ingredients 2 cups half-and-half 2 1/2 cups boiling water 6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 pouches (5.6 oz) Betty Crocker™ sweet potato mashed potatoes 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup pecan halves or chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart casserole, mix half-and-half, boiling water and melted butter....

Preparation Paper towelsLinen runner and/or napkins, ironedUtility paintbrushes Fabric paint Cover work surface with paper towels and place runner or napkins on top.With a paintbrush and water, wet fabric wherever you’ll be painting.Thin fabric paint with water, and apply paint using wide brushstrokes from the edge inward. Multiple colors can be layered and applied for soft, subtle color variation.Let fabric set according to paint’s instructions. Note: To achieve this fading-sunset effect, layer on watered-down shades of your signature color....

Preparation Booking the ceremony and reception venues and shopping for your dress are tasks that get lots of attention when planning a wedding. They’re the things you want to do first because they’ll affect all your other wedding decisions. Once you’ve nailed down those essentials, you can focus on other (read: smaller) wedding-day must-haves. One such detail? The wedding bands. Since you’ll be wearing them every day until eternity, they’re pretty important, but they won’t have an influence on the other choices you’re making....

Ingredients 2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 2 cups Bugles® original corn snacks 1 cup chow mein noodles 1/2 cup pretzel sticks 1/2 cup salted peanuts 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 package (1-oz size) chow mein oriental seasoning mix (2 tablespoons) 1/2 cup wasabi-coated peas Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn snacks, chow mein noodles, pretzels and peanuts. In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted....

CROCKPOT BBQ CHICKEN- This pulled chicken recipe is so easy to make. Just 5 minutes of prep time and the crockpot does the rest of the work! The chicken breast becomes tender and juicy and the sweet and tangy bbq sauce brings this recipe together. This chicken is BEST served between sandwich buns and creamy coleslaw, so good. INGREDIENTS- With just a few basic ingredients you can have this delicious dish slow cooking in no time!...

When my family visited Takayama in Japan in 2015, we had the opportunity to enjoy this warm udon noodle soup with Hida beef. Made of freshly cooked udon noodles in a fragrant hot soup, topped with sweet juicy sliced beef, the beef udon was delicious and perfect. Today, we are going to recreate this Beef Udon (肉うどん) back in our own kitchen. Despite its simplicity, this noodle soup is packed with flavor!...

Chuka Ryori (中華料理) refers to Japanese Chinese cuisine, and it has a long history and important position in the Japanese food culture. Whether it’s ramen, gyoza, or mapo tofu, these dishes were introduced from China to Japan but have been adapted over the years to suit Japanese taste. Following our article on the history and background of Chuka Ryori, we’ve put together a selection of our best Japanese-Chinese food recipes that you can make at home....

Ingredients 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup water 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 3/4 cups cajeta (goat milk candy spread), from 23.3-oz jar 2 tablespoons brandy, if desired 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 1/2 teaspoons brandy or 1 teaspoon vanilla Mint leaves, if desired Preparation Spray 8 (6-oz) custard cups with cooking spray. In small microwavable bowl, sprinkle gelatin on water. Let stand about 2 minutes to soften....

Ingredients 6 medium unpeeled red potatoes (2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 1/2 cups Frozen Broccoli Cuts 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 brick (8 oz) 2% milk reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)* 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)...

This week is all about sweets. I know it’s very unusual for Just One Cookbook to feature sweets recipe since I rarely make desserts at home. Today I’m sharing Chocolate Covered Strawberries with white chocolate! You might already know but white chocolate is not real chocolate. It consists of cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, and salt, and there is no cocoa solids. Unlike regular chocolate, melting white chocolate can be a nightmare if you don’t know some important facts first....

Ingredients 3 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal 1/2 cup cookie butter spread 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 4 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Additional Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal 8 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, place 3 cups cereal. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until finely ground. In medium bowl, stir together cookie butter spread, marshmallow creme, cream cheese and cinnamon until smooth....

Ingredients 15 reduced-fat chocolate or vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (1/2 cup) 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) , softened 2/3 cup sugar 3 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup fat-free caramel topping Pecan halves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. Spray springform pan, 9x3 inches, with cooking spray....

Preparation Many homeowners think of interior design in terms of color, shape, pattern, and texture. But creating a cohesive blend of these elements requires an additional level of detail—a precise execution of proportions and proper placement. You may have all the right elements to anchor a living room only to be disappointed when improper execution causes visual imperfections, like putting a small rug in a large, open space. Interior designers often find themselves addressing these design conundrums again and again: What is the perfect size for a rug in a living room or a dining space?...

Preparation Actress Dianna Agron may have recently been a beautiful bridesmaid, but we now know she is even more gorgeous as a bride. This past weekend, the Glee star married her fiancé, Mumford and Sons’ banjoist Winston Marshall, in a super romantic ceremony. Going along with the popular wedding trend, Agron and Marshall opted for a destination wedding in Morocco, Us Weekly reports. We love the unique setting for the two!...

Preparation When it comes time to create the guest list for your wedding, you’ll inevitably have to make some tough choices. Obviously, you’ll put your dearest family members and longtime friends on the list, and you’ll probably include a few work pals, too. Then your mom asks if you’re inviting your boss. The boss? You weren’t planning to, but now you’re wondering what the protocol is. Does everyone invite their boss to their wedding?...

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup water 1 cup uncooked medium shell pasta (4 oz) 16 frozen cooked meatballs 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, finely shredded 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling. Add pasta and meatballs; return to boiling. Cook 7 to 9 minutes or until pasta is almost tender. Do not drain....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 bag (19 oz) Value Size frozen roasted potatoes with garlic & herb sauce 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Oaxaca cheese (4 oz) Chopped fresh parsley Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon poppy seed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup currants Preparation In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, poppy seed and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in currants. Place in resealable food-storage plastic bag, glass jar or gift container. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 30 large marshmallows 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 3 drops red food color 2 teaspoons peppermint extract 1/4 cup crushed hard peppermint candies Preparation Mix cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly in bottom and up side of ungreased pie plate, 9x1 1/2 inches. Place marshmallows and milk in large microwavable bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups Gluten Free Chex™ oatmeal (from 16-oz bag) 1/2 cup rice flour blend 1/4 cup butter, melted (4 tablespoons) 1 ripe banana, mashed 2 eggs 3/4 cup crunchy almond butter 3/4 cup raisins 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover; let stand for 10 minutes. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart....