Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onions (3 medium) 3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 oz dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled, finely chopped (about 3 1/2 cups) 1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) or vegetable broth 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green) soybeans (from 12-oz bag), thawed...
Ingredients 4 cans (14.5 oz each) cut green beans, drained 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup 1 container (8 oz) southwestern ranch sour cream dip 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) 1 cup crushed corn chips (3 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole, place green beans. In medium bowl, mix soup, dip and chiles; stir into beans....
Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb) 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda or Swiss cheese (2 oz) 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 9-inch square pan. Remove bones from chicken breasts. Do not remove skin. Loosen skin from chicken breasts. In medium bowl, mix cheese, nutmeg and spinach until well blended....
Ingredients 2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water 2 eggs 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Sweetened whipped cream, if desired 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans...
Preparation Here’s a common wash-and-dry conundrum: The insides of glass decanters, bottles, and jars can be a challenge to dry out. You can’t air-dry them; the water only condenses and becomes trapped, eventually discoloring the glass. And only a genie could fit through their narrow openings to dry them with a towel. So here’s what to do: Enlist the help of a fizzy mix of vinegar and baking soda, and a twisted paper towel....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt and pepper to taste 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ chicken corn chowder soup 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Preparation In large 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook onion and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes or until onion begins to turn translucent....
Preparation It’s a scene straight from a movie: Two people meet and feel a connection, but, for whatever reason, a relationship isn’t in the cards right then. Instead, they become best friends but always seem to wonder if they’ll ever be something more. Sometimes these friendships remain platonic; other times the sparks won’t stop flying and a romantic relationship seems inevitable. The latter is the outcome you may really want. Here, eight reasons why starting a new relationship as friends is one of the best things you can do....
Ingredients 1 box Chicken Helper™ crispy Parmesan chicken 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken 1 cup frozen sweet peas 1 jar (6 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) and melted butter; set aside....
Preparation When it comes to making lifestyle changes, our diet is often our number one priority. When it comes to managing diseases, it can get a little more complicated. If you were to do a Google search on foods to avoid if you suffer from arthritis, you will find a very restrictive list which can make managing your symptoms all the more stressful. Foods that are good for fighting inflammation are also good for your heart....
Ingredients 1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese 1/2 cup cranberry sauce 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1/2 package (9.5-oz size) baked whole-grain wheat cracker squares Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Place cheese on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until softened. Spoon cranberry sauce over cheese; sprinkle with almonds. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until sauce is heated. Serve with crackers. Related Video
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic red and yellow diced tomatoes, undrained 4 mostly black plantains Vegetable oil 1/2 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)...
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar 36 Hershey's Kisses Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until dough forms. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 medium leeks, sliced (2 1/2 cups) 2 cups frozen southern-style hash-brown potatoes (from 32-oz bag) 2 cups frozen corn 1 cup water 3 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 can (14 1/2 oz) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed and flaked 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies....
Preparation Craft paintBrushes Use any width of brush to paint a stroke onto a glass vessel. For ours, we swiped silvery paint at the top and bottom of vessels. Golden acrylic paint in Neutral Gray, from $6.25, and Liquitex acrylic paint in Iridescent Rich Gold, from $6.50; utrechtart.com. Escoda Prado Tame round brush, from $6, dickblick.com. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1 package regular or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or Better for Bread® bread flour 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar Cooking spray to grease bowl 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce Preparation In a 1-quart saucepan, heat the water over medium heat until warm and an instant-read thermometer reads 105°F to 115°F....
Preparation Spinach is a valued vegetable for many reasons—it shines in salads, wilts quickly in pastas and other cooked dishes, and has a plethora of health benefits. One downside to the leafy green that often deters people from buying it, however, is that spinach often spoils quickly. But there’s a solution to this—buying frozen spinach or freezing fresh spinach before it has the chance to go bad. If you’ve never worked with frozen spinach in your kitchen, you may have some questions; does it still have the same nutritional properties as fresh spinach?...
Preparation From Kate Middleton to Kim Kardashian, many high-profile brides have walked down the aisle wearing long-sleeved wedding dresses. If you’ve been shopping for your gown, then it should come as no surprise that long sleeves are a full-fledged trend, and brides everywhere are favoring this demure, glamorous look. But what if you’re getting married in the summer? How can you wear a wedding dress with long sleeves when the average temperature is well above 80 degrees?...
Our trip to London was filled with many highlights and adventures, and one of the most memorable experience was touring Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. Both of my children are big Harry Potter fans and have read the books many times and seen all the movies. Their passion for the stories was why we visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio in Osaka last summer....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 cans (15 ounces each) beef ravioli 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Crumble beef into 2-quart microwavable casserole. Add onion. Cover loosely and microwave on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in ravioli. Cover tightly and microwave 5 to 7 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, until hot....
