Double Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 32 cookies) 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/3 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 bag (12 oz) soft peppermint sticks, coarsely crushed...

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 343 words · Leo Rust

Glazed Toffee Bonbons Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 bars (1.4 oz each) chocolate-covered English toffee candy, finely chopped 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons milk 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup white vanilla baking chips...

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 324 words · Joan Lavery

Green Chile Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream ranch dip 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups diced cooked turkey 2 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz) 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count) Chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado and shredded lettuce, if desired...

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 183 words · Nancy Ramos

Lemon Sugar Cookie Pie Recipe

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 1/4 cups water 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 3 egg yolks 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 2 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar...

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 369 words · Jaime Kubie

Mini Cupcake Mortarboards Recipe

Ingredients 1 box (16.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 box (4.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fruit by the Foot™ chewy fruit snack rolls (any flavor) or shoestring licorice 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Food color 60 Lorna Doone™ shortbread cookies (from two 10-oz packages) 60 M&M’s® chocolate candies or fruit-flavored candies...

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 259 words · Jeff Adams

Pork Sausage Apple Loaf Recipe

Ingredients 2/3 cup water 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 20 oz pork sausage (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 cup diced apple 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Maple syrup, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix water and Bisquick; knead until dough is smooth....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 203 words · Robert Nichell

Slow Cooker Beef And Beer Chili Recipe

Ingredients 1 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 bottle (12 oz) dark beer, room temperature 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed...

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · Valerie Laroche

Slow Cooker Black Beans And Rice Recipe

Ingredients 1 lb dried black beans (2 cups), sorted, rinsed 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 dried bay leaves 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 5 cups water 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 4 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chilies 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups hot cooked rice...

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 150 words · Jeanette White

This Is Why People Are Obsessed With Charcoal Beauty Products

Preparation Thanks to its ability to remove impurities, activated charcoal is sneaking into way more than your grill: It’s making a name for itself as an “it” ingredient in the beauty world. We’re here to shed light on why (and how) everyone is racing to add a little black magic to their beauty routine. By definition, activated charcoal is charcoal (the byproduct of carbon-containing material like wood, coconut shells, or peat) that has been treated to so it’s more porous than regular charcoal....

December 28, 2022 · 4 min · 827 words · Melinda Miller

Tuna Tetrazzini Recipe

Ingredients 8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces 1 can (12 oz) chunk light tuna in water, drained 1/4 cup milk 1 jar (1 lb) Alfredo pasta sauce 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 12 oz bag), thawed 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 116 words · Betty Baez

What Are Finishing Salts And When Should You Use Each One

Preparation Have you ever tasted a recipe and thought, “It’s just missing one thing, but I can’t place my finger on what it is?” Try adding a pinch of salt and see if that does the trick. It probably will, and that’s because salt brings out the flavor of other ingredients in both savory and sweet recipes. From pasta water to sauces to soups, kosher salt is the best salt for all-purpose cooking....

December 28, 2022 · 3 min · 450 words · Thomas Barnes

What To Know Before Buying Carpet

Preparation Buying carpet for the first time can seem overwhelming, but when you know all the pros and cons of the most common carpet styles and fibers-as well as a few translations of showroom lingo-it’s a task that any homeowner can tackle with finesse. The carpet styles we’re highlighting here can be installed wall to wall, or ordered in a specific size with bound edges to be used as an area rug (a great solution for oddly shaped rooms)....

December 28, 2022 · 8 min · 1590 words · Lisa Bria

White Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Ingredients 4 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 cup white baking chips 1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream Chocolate curls, if desired Preparation Beat egg yolks in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Heat 1 cup whipping cream in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat just until hot. Gradually stir at least half of the cream into egg yolk mixture, then stir back into hot cream in saucepan....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 160 words · Alexander Bermudez

Who Comes First After Marriage Your Parents Or Your Spouse

Preparation Is there any situation more uncomfortable than being asked to choose between your parents and your spouse? (Talk about being between a rock and a hard place.) And yet, almost every newlywed finds herself smack in the middle of this terribly awkward situation, unsure of which side to choose-or who should come first. “Once married, the definition of ‘family’ tends to shift and expand, including both family-of-origin and the new family that began with your vows,” says John Duffy, Ph....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 303 words · Samantha Clark

A Step By Step Guide To Making Our Addictive Pull Apart Garlic Bread

Preparation Garlic bread, with its buttery, doughy texture and mouthwatering flavor, is a universal a crowd-pleaser. And while there’s a time and place for doctoring a store-bought loaf with garlic butter, we generally prefer to raise the bar. That’s where our Pull-Apart Garlic Bread, made entirely from scratch, comes into play. It has a golden-brown crust and a pillowy, soft interior that’s fragrant with fresh herbs—a mouthwatering accompaniment to any meal....

December 27, 2022 · 3 min · 444 words · Wendy Stanley

Apple Crostata With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cold shortening 1 tablespoon cold butter 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3-4 tablespoons buttermilk 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 4 cups chopped peeled apples (4 medium) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup caramel topping Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening and butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 243 words · Grady Garner

Baked Pesto Ravioli Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves 3 tablespoons basil pesto 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend (1 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In small saucepan, heat cream to simmering. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss ravioli, tomatoes, spinach and pesto. Pour warm cream over mixture and toss to coat....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 99 words · Charles Nelson

Birthday Cake Mix Bread Recipe

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ vanilla-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 container (1.75 oz) Betty Crocker™ rainbow mix sprinkles (about 1/3 cup) 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 162 words · Brian Aguilar

Chocolate Peppermint Tarts Recipe

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 14) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 2 to 3 drops red food color Powdered sugar Preparation Lightly spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Prepare cookie dough as directed on package except–use 3 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon water, 1 egg and the peppermint extract....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 182 words · Tom Pease

Country Blueberry Dessert Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 bags (8 oz each) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic blueberries 2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir flour, sugar, milk, baking powder and salt until well blended....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 118 words · Sharon Allen