London has many museums with amazing collections of arts, treasures, and significant pieces from different time periods and civilizations in the past. The best part? Many of these museums are free and you can spend days in them. The photos I’ve shared below doesn’t truly represent the breadth and depth of each museum. If you missed Day 1 and Day 2 of my London posts, click here to get started....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons hazelnut spread with cocoa 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 3/4 cups chopped hazelnuts (filberts), toasted 1 cup Nutella® hazelnut spread with cocoa Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, baking soda and salt....
Ingredients 2 garlic bulbs 4 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste Sliced French bread, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Carefully peel paperlike skin from around each bulb of garlic, leaving just enough to hold garlic cloves together. Cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch from top of each bulb to expose cloves. Place cut side up on 12-inch square of aluminum foil. Drizzle each bulb with 2 teaspoons oil....
AVOCADO SALAD This has to be one of my favorite salads to make for a simple dinner or when we have a house full of guests. I love this avocado salad so much because all of the ingredients are always on hand and can be quickly thrown together, especially if you don’t have a lot of time. The amazing combination of avocados with cucumbers, tomato romaine and red onion drizzled with olive oil and lemon is just superb....
Ingredients 1 beef prime rib roast (7 to 9 lb), trimmed of fat 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish Preparation Place beef on rack in shallow roasting pan. In small bowl, mix garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary and oil; rub mixture over roast. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes....
Ingredients 1 package (14 oz) chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 8 oz farfalle (bow-tie) pasta 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 cups trimmed 1-inch pieces asparagus (about 1 lb) 6 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into 1-inch cubes...
Ingredients 10 fresh bratwurst 2 sweet onions, sliced 3 or 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 bottles (12 oz each) beer Sauerkraut and mustard, if desired Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bratwurst over medium-high heat, turning frequently, just until outsides are brown. Place in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with onion slices, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. Pour in beer....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 2/3 cup water 1 cup refrigerated hash brown potatoes 1 can (8 1/4 oz) sliced carrots, drained 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 4 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup boiling water Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain....
Ingredients 7 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 7 egg yolks 2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 to 4 tablespoons hot water...
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks 1 cup salted dry-roasted pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in cherries, chocolate chunks and nuts. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls (or use level 3 tablespoon-size scoop) about 2 inches apart....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 2/3 cups milk 1 box (5.5 oz) Hamburger Helper™ beef pasta 1 cup diced and peeled sweet potato Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in hot water, milk, sweet potato, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally....
Preparation If you’ve ever been frustrated by trying to shred softer cheeses like mozzarella which start to fall apart as you try to shred them, we’re here to help. While pre-shredded has its perks, it’s a time saver for sure, we’re team grate-your-own-cheese for freshness and fewer additives. Here we’re sharing our test kitchen team’s favorite tip that makes shredding softer cheeses simple: freeze your cheese! Read on for exactly how to freeze cheese for grating and which varieties of cheese this technique works best for....
Preparation Gone are the days of standard all-white bathrooms. This year, experts predict that colorful bathrooms will finally have their long-awaited moment. From gentle blues to soft pinks, expect to see pops of soothing color turn up in the room dedicated to refreshing and relaxation in 2019. The best news? You don’t have to go all-in to start introducing color into your bathroom (which is good news for neutral fans). Read on to see what designers are envisioning for bathrooms everywhere this year, and get their best tips for choosing a color palette for your space....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat butter and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed....
Every summer my family and I return to Japan for a month to spend time with my parents and to explore the country. But this year we are doing a staycation, and I must say I miss Japan dearly. The summer festivals, the street foods, the subway rides, and the fun of eating shaved ice to cool down. To bring the flavor of the Japanese summer home, I’ve made this Ume Shaved Ice (梅シロップのかき氷) and allowed myself to relive my childhood memories....
Alongside sushi and ramen, tempura is another mandatory menu item for Japanese restaurants. Encased in a crunchy, crispy yet light batter, these perfectly deep-fried seafood, and vegetable are seriously addicting. After sharing my Shrimp Tempura recipe, I am excited to share today’s recipe on Vegetable Tempura (野菜の天ぷら) since many of you have requested it. Dipped in batter and deep-fried, each vegetable gets cooked perfectly on the inside, while the natural sweetness and flavor are enhanced....
Preparation Flowers add a simple beauty to weddings, and the personal blooms contribute a heartwarming touch. We’ve compiled a list of who should definitely get their own flowers and a few optional suggestions. When deciding on which flower for who, keep in mind the person’s size: An enormous sunflower on the wrist of a petite woman could overwhelm her small frame just as a dainty single flower on a strongly-built man would get lost on him....
Preparation While some couples date for the better part of a decade before tying the knot, it takes others seemingly no time at all to decide that they’ve met their match. There may be no rhyme or reason for why it takes some longer than others, but most of us desperately ask ourselves, “How?” How is it that you can make such a life-changing, long-term decision in such a short period of time, especially when you’ve lived so much of your life without this person?...
Preparation While the beauty and elegance of peonies could seem intimidating to a novice gardener, caring for them is actually far simpler than you’d think. “Peonies are easy!” says Kathleen Gagan, owner of Peony’s Envy in Bernardsville, N.J. “They’re disease-resistant, so they don’t need pesticides, and once established, they don’t need a lot of water,” she says. The key is patience—peonies can take a few years to settle in once planted, but they can live for 100 years if you care for them well....
ASPARAGUS IN THE AIR FRYER- All you need for this recipe is asparagus, oil, a simple seasoning blend and an air fryer. Asparagus tossed in oil and seasoning then air fried until crispy and tender, the perfect side dish recipe. Don’t limit the air fryer to just veggies, try making chicken wings, juicy salmon, and even fried Oreos! ADDING EXTRAS: There are many different extras you can add to the asparagus recipe....
