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Preparation Once you’ve learned the basics of how to compost, the next step is investing in a quality compost bin. Indoor compost bins are designed to simply store your food scraps until you can transfer them to an outdoor composter, which is where they will actually start to decompose. And having the right one is crucial to making this environmentally friendly practice a regular habit that gets the best results. Not only does composting provide you with a nutrient-rich treatment for your plants, but you’ll also significantly reduce the amount of food waste your household puts in the trash....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 1 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 1/2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 cup honey mustard flavor small pretzel twists, pieces or nuggets 1/2 cup smoked almonds 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon yellow mustard or hot and spicy mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and almonds. In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, mustard, honey and seasoned salt uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until butter is melted and mixture is hot; stir....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (9 oz) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 small carrot, shredded (1/2 cup) 1 container (8 oz) sour cream-and-chive dip 1 cup shredded Colby cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded brick or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian-style dry bread crumbs...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 6 cups frozen mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries and raspberries) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk Vanilla ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside. Make cake batter as directed on box; pour into pan....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped pecans 2 packages (1.9 oz each) frozen mini phyllo shells (30 shells) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2/3 cup chopped cooked turkey 1/2 cup finely chopped apple 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1/3 cup finely chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries Additional fresh tarragon leaves or celery leaves, if desired...

Umeboshi (梅干し) is Japanese salted plums or Japanese pickled plums. Notably known for its distinct sour and salty tang, ume is a popular type of Japanese pickle called Tsukemono. The Japanese have been eating umeboshi for centuries, recognizing their restorative and healing qualities. Some may find the intense salty-sourish taste challenging to eat, but umeboshi is making a comeback as the superfood and flavor booster for the 21st century....

Preparation Beef, pork, and lamb are flavorful proteins that lend themselves to countless preparations. But headlines in recent years about E. coli infection and increasing concerns about the health risks of growth hormones and antibiotics could send even the most devoted carnivore to the produce section. When shopping for meat, it’s imperative to seek out the highest-quality and most humanely raised products you can afford. Registered dietitian and nutritionist Nicole Rodriguez shares practical advice on shopping for, and safely consuming, red meat in a way that’s better for both you and the environment....

Preparation In need of a little big-day music inspiration? You’re in luck! A mix of classic and modern, these ten songs celebrate the enduring love of marriage. The meaningful lyrics and sweet melodies makes them perfect for a ceremony recessional, a first dance, or any wedding-related playlist! WEDDING VOW IDEAS INSPIRED BY SONGS “Marry Me” is told from the perspective of a café patron who becomes infatuated with a waitress. He’s nervous to approach the woman, who he’s never met before, but the love-at-first-sight experience­ makes him dream of a proposal....

Ingredients 2 packages (12 oz each) Johnsonville® Original breakfast sausage links 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling with more fruit 2 medium apples, peeled, chopped (about 2 cups) 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink; drain....

Yaki Imo (焼き芋) or Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes is the classic Japanese autumn and winter street snack that evokes nostalgic memories, one that always takes me back to my childhood. While making yaki imo at home is as easy as popping them into the oven, there are a few methods to bake the sweet potatoes to the ideal texture and flavor. So today, I’m here to share my best tips on making yaki imo at home....

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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup from 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Chocolate-flavor syrup Whipped cream Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors rainbow mix or nonpareil decors Preparation Spray griddle or skillet with cooking spray, or grease with vegetable oil or shortening. Heat over medium heat or to 350°F. (Surface is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it dance and disappear....

Preparation It’s already been over two years since Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung’s Halloween-themed wedding weekend, which we featured in our Spring 2016 issue. But you wouldn’t know it if you spoke with the couple-according to them, they still “feel like newlyweds.” In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the spouses shared what married life’s been like. According to the Greenberg, the secret to their happiness is actually taking time apart, which is something they’ve been perfecting since the start of their relationship....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs 2 teaspoons dried salt-free Cajun seasoning 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried salt-free Cajun seasoning 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 eggs 2 (6-oz.) cans crabmeat, well drained 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce 1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups diagonally sliced celery 1/2 medium apple, unpeeled, sliced very thin (about 1 cup) 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese Preparation In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with whisk until blended; set aside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (white or red) 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 cups from 1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 package (10 oz) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed and drained 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, sugar and butter. Press in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes. Mix raspberries, orange juice and cornstarch in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup chopped onion 9 cups cubed (1/2 inch) cornbread or soft bread 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crumbled 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

This is the perfect summer salad when fresh vegetables are in season. Avocado Tomato Salad- This salad has my favorite combination of vegetables. The crispy and crunchy fresh cucumbers and onion combined with juicy tomatoes and avocado in a homemade avocado dressing with herbs and garlic. This salad will get rave reviews not only at family dinner but at parties and potlucks as well. HOW TO MAKE cucumber AVOCADO TOMATO SALAD- Slice cucumbers– Slice cucumbers....

Preparation Perhaps you’re the lucky owner of a 1950s dresser with undeniably “good bones,” but it’s sporting a dated color. Or maybe you’ve inherited a set of antique chairs with paint so old, it’s beginning to peel. In any case, your furniture’s paint job may be the only thing between you and a future heirloom. The three most common ways to remove it are via chemical stripper, heat gun, or power sanding disk....