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Preparation For all their showy voluptuous beauty, hydrangeas are fairly simple to care for, but a few conditions will enhance their vigor and beauty. The shrubs will tolerate partial shade but prefer full sun; they will become lanky and produce fewer blossoms if they are grown in insufficient light. While these plants can thrive in nearly any well-drained soil, a soil’s pH level (the measure of acidity or alkalinity) may influence the color and tone of hydrangea blossoms....

Ingredients 1 1/4 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat 4 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 lb baby red potatoes, quartered 20 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Rub pork with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter. Rub pork with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper and the thyme....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups) 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 3/4 cup sour cream 2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 1 egg 3 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix 1 can (18.8 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup...

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon grated lime peel 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/4 cup from 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Lemon Frosting 2 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 small cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups frozen cut green beans 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation In 2-quart saucepan or 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to brown. Remove from saucepan; cover to keep warm. In same saucepan or skillet, cook beans as directed on bag; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (7 oz) spaghetti 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, undrained 1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (5 oz) Preparation Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup diced onion 1 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons salt-free curry powder 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ vegetable broth 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 3 cups diced peeled russet potatoes (2 medium)...

What is your favorite part of a holiday meal? I always look forward to a platter full of splendid appetizers. Half the fun comes from their bite-sized advantage, and the other half comes from the room for creativity. Cheese boards, charcuterie boards, veggie trays, you name it – there are plenty of exciting options to choose from! BUT, for an impressive yet unbelievably easy appetizer, you’ll have to make these Cranberry Brie Bites....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (3 pounds) 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Heat oven to 400° F. Pierce squash with fork; place in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Bake uncovered about 1 hour 30 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup bourbon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

Preparation Most people think of mustard as a key ingredient in a simple vinaigrette or a condiment for a hot dog. And while it is certainly essential for those dishes, there are so many varieties of mustard and inspiring ways to cook with it that go well beyond the obvious. Whole grain mustard can add both sweetness and bitterness to a dish, whereas Dijon offers serious heat. “I think the biggest misconception is that whenever you cook with mustard, it has to taste like mustard....

Ingredients 5 lb white potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 14 cups) 3 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz) 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation In 6-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, place potatoes....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 3 tablespoons half-and-half 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, softened Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients; beat until well blended. Shape dough into 24 (1 1/4-inch) balls....

Ingredients 6 cups Rice Chex™ or Corn Chex™ cereal 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups) 1/3 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candy canes (14 miniature, unwrapped) Preparation Line cookie sheet with foil or waxed paper. Place cereal in large bowl. In microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth. Stir in half the crushed peppermint candy....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ Wondra® quick-mixing flour 2 tablespoons oil 4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 dried bay leaves 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)...

In Japan, many food companies offer tours of their factory. Throughout our travels in Japan, we’ve visited a fishcake factory, Kikkoman’s soy sauce factory, breweries, and shingen mochi factory. We enjoy visiting food factories with our children so they can learn and appreciate the various processes that go into creating the food we eat. When our long time partner Hikari Miso offered us a tour of their miso factory, we jumped on the opportunity to learn more about miso making....

Preparation Cutting the very first slice of your wedding cake sounds so simple in theory, yet there are countless online videos devoted to teaching couples how to master the technique. What do you need to think about? How you stand, where to cut the cake, and who to feed first are all important elements of a successful cake cutting. Here’s how to make this special moment a piece of cake-pun intended....

Preparation Columnea, also known as goldfish plant, is an adorable houseplant, but it can also work in an outdoor garden plant assuming the conditions are right. It features yellow, orange, or red flowers that pop out along its stems and resemble its namesake: the goldfish. Goldfish plant is so fun and beautiful you’ll want to add it to your indoor garden immediately. But before you do, there are a few key aspects of growing and caring for the fish-like plant to consider....

Preparation From keeping your pots and pans neatly stacked to accessing pantry staples in a flash, keeping your small kitchen organized is no easy feat. Do you find yourself reaching for the same set of plates and mugs each day? Put them on an easy-to-reach bottom shelf and place less frequently used pieces of cookware and dinnerware—such as a roasting pan or specialty bakeware—on a higher shelf or toward the back of a deep cabinet....

Preparation “I like old things and things that look old,” says Derian, the designer and shopkeeper known for his chic découpage pieces and eclectic homegoods stores in New York City. This diminutive tabletop tree is modeled on a faux one he bought at a flea market more than a decade ago. “It was a wonky little feather tree with about eight ornaments on it that I just fell for,” he says....