Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese Preparation Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat; add beef and onion. Cook until beef is no longer pink, crumbling beef as it cooks; drain. Stir in rice, broth, and onion soup mix. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to simmering....
Preparation The tradition of displaying holiday wreaths is alive and well to this day, with the fragrant boughs of cedar, juniper, and spruce gracing homes in Europe and the United States. Yet wreaths have evolved from their evergreen beginnings. Over the past few decades, wreaths made from a variety of materials have become popular for year-round display. Wreaths can be made on many types of forms to create different results, and certain forms are better for specific types of materials than others....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 cups Total® Raisin Bran cereal Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix butter, peanut butter, sugars and egg until blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir in cereal....
Ingredients 1/2 cup light corn syrup or Honey 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 6 cups Corn Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup salted peanuts, if desired Preparation Butter 9- or 8-inch square pan. In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup and sugar just to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Gently stir in cereal and peanuts until evenly coated. Press firmly in pan....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts (filberts) or pecans 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, melted 1 can (21 oz) raspberry pie filling 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F). In large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, hazelnuts and baking soda, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions)....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 egg whites 6 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Generously spray 10- or 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly....
The sauce has a sweet and salty taste and is used to impart sweet piquancy and umami to dishes. It also lends a rich, shiny brown color to the dishes. The sweet bean sauce is most widely known as the key condiment to popular Northern Chinese dishes such as Peking duck, Beijing Zha Jiang Mian, Mantou, and braised meat. For Japanese cooking, we use the sweet bean sauce in some of the Japanese-Chinese dishes such as Dan Dan Noodles, Mapo Eggplant, Chinese-style Karaage, and Chinese-style fried rice....
Ingredients 2 cups Banana Nut Cheerios™ cereal 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup Banana Nut Cheerios™ cereal Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix Water, oil and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1/3 cup butter, melted 30 caramels, unwrapped 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup caramel sauce 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Make 36 cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, about 15 minutes....
Ingredients 3 cups powdered sugar 2 cups butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 5 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon almond extract Food colors, as desired Betty Crocker™ decorating gel (in 0.68-oz tubes), colored sugar and/or decors, if desired Betty Crocker™ decorating icing (in 4....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 1/2 cup Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce (from 15-oz can) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1/2 cup (2 oz) sliced pepperoni 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Brush bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with olive oil. Press dough in bottom of pan (do not press up sides). Bake 17 minutes....
Ingredients 1 box (7.2 oz) Betty Crocker™ Home Style Fluffy White Frosting Mix 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup boiling water 1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar (4 cups) 1 cup chopped nuts Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Place dry frosting mix, corn syrup, vanilla and boiling water in bowl of electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment....
Preparation A guest book may not be as critical to a wedding as the invitations are, but it’s still a detail that’s pretty important to many couples. The type of guest book you have is really up to you-you could buy one ready-made, DIY it if you’re into customizing, or have loved ones sign an object of importance-but giving guests a place to leave their good wishes is key. Here, everything you need to know about this special memento....
Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/3 cup sugar 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained...
Preparation It’s the icing on the cake…or is it the frosting? When it comes to finishing and decorating favorite cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods, when do you use icing and when do you use frosting-and what’s the difference anyway? To add to the confusion, you’ve probably heard the terms “frosting” and “icing” used interchangeably. However, there is a distinction between the two. In broad terms, frosting is thick and fluffy, and is used to coat the outside (and often the inner layers) of a cake....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips, or 1 1/2 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add carrots. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. In 12-inch skillet, cook remaining ingredients over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows 8 cups Rice Chex™ cereal Preparation Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer. Stir until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons water 1 egg 2 teaspoons honey mustard 4 sticks (1 oz each) mozzarella string cheese 8 slices (about 8 oz) thinly sliced cooked ham (from deli) 2 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, water and egg until dough forms. On surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix, knead dough about 10 times. Divide dough into fourths. For each sandwich, place one-fourth of dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; roll in Bisquick mix to coat....
Ingredients 3 medium baking apples (1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices (3 cups) 3 medium slightly ripe, firm Bartlett pears (1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices (3 cups) 1/2 cup dried apricot halves, cut in half 1/2 cup dried plums, cut in half 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3...
Preparation Since marriage is a major milestone, many fathers want to play a leading role in the big day’s festivities. But what if a bride or groom also has a stepfather with whom they’re close, too? Creating opportunities to honor both men in meaningful, tactful ways can be tricky. Here, two planners share their top tops for including both a father and stepfather in the wedding. RELATED: ETIQUETTE TIPS FOR HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR STEPPARENTS IN YOUR WEDDING...
