Ingredients 2 slices French or Italian bread, each 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons applesauce 1 medium apple, cored and cut into rings 2 ounces fat-free Cheddar cheese, sliced 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled Preparation Set oven control to broil. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat until golden brown; turn. Spread applesauce on bread slices. Place half of apple rings on each bread slice....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, if desired 4 firm ripe medium bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until blended. Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 375°F....
Preparation Whether it’s your sister or your best friend, your maid of honor will be there for you during some of the best-and also the toughest-wedding-planning moments. From the moment you tell her you’re engaged to the day she helps you calm down when your future mother-in-law gets a little too involved, the maid of honor is responsible for doing a lot. But one of the most important tasks is giving the maid of honor speech....
Ingredients Preparation Birthday parties are like road trips: getting there is half the fun. Deciding on the theme, decorations, and activities makes the days leading up to the event seem like part of the celebration itself. It needn’t be elaborate-kids will be happy with a small party as long as they are made to feel special. Even a simple party requires planning; the sooner you start organizing, the earlier the excitement begins and the fewer details you’ll have to work out on the day itself....
Ingredients 2 cups shredded or pulled deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 3-lb chicken) 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz) 2 tablespoons Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce 24 wonton skins Sliced green onion tops, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, 1 cup of the Mexican cheese and the Buffalo wing sauce until well blended....
Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1...
The start of the holiday season also means the busiest time of the year. While I look forward to sharing the festive moments with friends and family, I know how daunting it can be for those who are hosting a holiday party. To keep the holiday cooking enjoyable, I’ve put together a selection of 10 Easy Holiday Appetizers, Salads & Desserts for you. There is a mix of classic American dishes and some holiday recipes with Japanese flavors that I hope you’d enjoy....
Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 4 eggs 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups coarsely shredded peeled carrots 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting Assorted Great Value™ sprinkles, nonpareils and sugars, as desired Finely crushed chocolate cookies, as desired Paper cupcake decorative toppers, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans)....
Preparation Having a man of honor at your wedding is a wonderful way to acknowledge the bond you share with your male best friend. But how does this affect the wedding planning commitments and responsibilities typically handled by the maid of honor? Does your man of honor have all of the same duties? The short answer is: It’s up to the two of you. Depending on the relationship you two share and the composition of the rest of your bridal party, your man of honor may want to be very involved, or else prefer to take a hands-off role....
Preparation What do you think of when you imagine the perfect proposal? If you’re like most people, it’s something straight out of a rom-com, complete with one partner dropping down on one knee while the other gives a resounding “yes!” While it’s certainly true that this does happen, it’s definitely not always the case-sometimes things pan out a little differently in real life. In fact, in some cases there’s no “yes” at all, or the “yes” may come days, weeks, months, or even years after the proposal....
Ingredients 2 acorn squash 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 cup Cascadian Farm® organic French vanilla almond granola 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cut each squash in half; scoop out seeds. Cut squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices, overlapping slightly, in casserole. In small bowl, mix melted butter and rosemary....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 package (8 oz) sliced baby portabella mushrooms 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup sour cream 6 cups cooked egg noodles Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium (from 14-ounce can) 1/2 cup diced cooked extra-lean ham (3 ounces) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped...
Ingredients 3 medium winter squash (acorn, delicata or carnival all work well) 1/4 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/3 cup honey Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Scrub squash to remove any dirt. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and fibers. Arrange cut side down in ungreased shallow baking pan. Surround with 1/2 inch hot water. Bake 30 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour off water from baking pan, and turn squash cut side up....
Preparation You love your freshly painted porch floor and your outdoor furniture—or you did until your favorite rocking chair began scuffing up its glossy finish. It might feel like the two can’t get along, but they can with the right buffer. In fact, the best surface defenders, from felt pads to rubber cups, are multipurpose. In addition to protecting surfaces from scratches, scuffs, and dings, they also dampen noise and can make furniture easy to move or stay put....
Although Japanese restaurants outside of Japan serve miso soup with just tofu and wakame seaweed, there are many variations of miso soup in Japan and we also have some soups that do not contain miso. As Japan is surrounded by the ocean, we have abundant fresh seafood to enjoy with our soups. Today’s recipe, Japanese Clear Clam Soup (Ushio-jiru) (あさりの潮汁) is one of the classic soups enjoyed throughout Japan....
Ingredients 1/2 cup jerk marinade 1 package (3 lb) frozen chicken wing drummettes, thawed 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup) Preparation In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, arrange chicken wings. Pour jerk marinade over wings. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to marinate. Position two oven racks as close to middle of oven as possible. Heat oven to 425°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil; spray with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cans (14.5 oz each) French style green beans, drained 1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup French-fried onions Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 4 (7- or 8-oz) individual baking dishes (ramekins) with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix green beans, soup, garlic and pepper flakes. Divide mixture evenly among baking dishes. Top with onions....
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 cup water 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 4 to 6 (5x3-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt....
Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed banana (3 medium) 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped peanuts 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches, with shortening....
