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Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1 (1-lb.) pkg. prepared polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup cooked ham strips (2x1/4x1/4-inch) 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Swiss cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half 1 cup Frozen Broccoli Cuts (from 1-lb bag) 1 cup uncooked egg noodles (2 oz) 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup milk 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of three 9-inch round pans of checkerboard cake set. Place divider ring in one of the pans, following manufacturer’s directions....

Ingredients 4 cups Total® Cranberry Crunch cereal 1 cup diced dried mixed fruit or dried fruit and raisin mixture (from 7- or 8-oz bag) 1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower nuts 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, dried fruit, sunflower nuts and peanuts....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine 1 cup of the sugar, shortening and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, almond extract and egg; blend well. Add flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; mix well....

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 25 Oreo mint creme chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped (about 3 1/2 cups) 2 boxes (3.3 oz each) Jell-O™ white chocolate-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix 2 1/2 cups cold milk 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/4 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ green gel food color...

Ingredients 3/4 lb fresh green beans, cut in half 2 tablespoons butter (do not use margarine or vegetable oil spreads) 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, place beans in 1 inch of water. Heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (they shouldn’t be “squeaky” when you bite into one); drain. Keep warm. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1 lb salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces (4 oz each) 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8...

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 3/4 cups very hot water Ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, the baking powder and salt in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches....

Preparation After the fiancé-and maybe the dress-few decisions are as essential to your wedding-day happiness as the right pair of shoes. Your big day will include hours of standing, walking, and dancing, and sore feet, painful blisters, or pinched toes can seriously cramp your style (sometimes literally!). “Regardless of the style, a good shoe should fit well from the start,” says podiatrist Grace Torres-Hodges, DPM. Make sure you’re not sitting out the last dance of the night with her tips for finding your perfect match....

When we eat Washoku (和食), a traditional Japanese meal with rice and miso soup, we almost always serve a small dish of Japanese pickles called Tsukemono (漬物). Today I’m sharing a quick and easy Japanese Pickled Cabbage (キャベツの浅漬け). What’s Tsukemono? Tsukemono (漬物, literally translates to “pickled things”) are Japanese preserved vegetables that are usually pickled in salt, brine, or a bed of rice bran called nuka. During a meal, Tsukemono cleanses the palate and provides refreshments to counter the other flavorful dishes....

If you love cheesecake, try our Black Forest No Bake Cheesecake and the Cheesecake Bars! MINI CHEESECAKE RECIPE- The mini cheesecake bites are so delicious and are a statement for parties or a dessert for the family! The graham crust paired with the creamy cheesecake topped with your choice of topping is so good. Mini cheesecakes are the way to go when craving a sweet treat. INGREDIENTS- With just a couple of ingredients, you can have these cheesecake bites baking in no time!...

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/4 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 bag (10 ounces) mixed baby greens or Italian-blend salad greens 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup pistachio nuts 1/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation In small bowl, beat all Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth. In serving bowl, toss vinaigrette and all Salad ingredients just before serving....

Ingredients 1 box (13.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Streusel Muffin & Quick Bread Mix 1/2 cup chopped peeled apple 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons water Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla 3 cups unsalted roasted peanuts 1 teaspoon ground Saigon cinnamon Preparation Line 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper. In 12- or 14-inch cast iron skillet, beat sugar, water and vanilla paste with whisk. Stir in peanuts. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to boil rapidly, about 5 minutes. Cook, stirring constantly, until liquid reduces and sugar crystallizes on peanuts....

Ingredients 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 10 oz bay scallops (about 1 cup), cut into bite-size pieces 1 can (6 oz) cooked crabmeat (about 1 cup) 6 oz cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, tail shells removed (about 1 cup) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 container (8 oz) cream cheese with chives and onion 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce...

Preparation You can’t go wrong when you add recipes from Martha Stewart’s kitchen to your weeknight dinner menu. And now, Martha’s meal kit delivery service, Martha & Marley Spoon, is expanding its lineup to include 20 different recipe options each week. Customers asked and the Martha & Marley Spoon culinary team listened. After reviewing feedback, they found that subscribers seek more variety and want choices that fit their tastes and dietary requirements....

Ingredients 3 lb unpeeled red or Yukon gold potatoes (about 8 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 to 2/3 cup buttermilk Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes; add just enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. In same saucepan, mash potatoes, oil and salt with potato masher just until lumpy....

Ingredients 3 carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 3 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 3/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth 1/4 cup chopped dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 dried bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (14 oz) frozen Italian-style soy-protein sausages with sun-dried tomatoes & basil, each cut into 3 pieces...

Preparation When you look into a butcher’s case or peruse the meat aisle at your local grocery store, you’ll see what looks like a lot of the same thing, so how do you know which piece is right for braising, and which is best for steak? Once you know what beef cuts to look for, it’s easy to bring home the right cut for your dinner. All you have to do is understand a handful of broad, simple concepts about what makes a piece of meat tough or tender....