Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

Ingredients 2 teaspoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 cup water 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces 3/4 cup canola oil 4 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sweet ground chocolate and cocoa 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/3 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter...

October 26, 2022 · 2 min · 308 words · Craig Jones

How To Upcycle Your Collection Of Porcelain China

Preparation China sets, silver, and other formal items that are commonly passed down from on generation of a family to the next aren’t utilized as often as they used to be—family gatherings and parties are much more casual nowadays than they were in the past. And if you don’t have the space to display an entire china set, it will most likely be packed away, only to resurface on the rare occasion you host a formal party....

October 26, 2022 · 3 min · 490 words · Andrew Williams

Impossibly Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Pie Recipe

Ingredients 6 slices bacon 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1/4 cup ketchup 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until crisp; drain on paper towels....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 152 words · Roy Cook

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars Recipe

Ingredients 5 cups Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup salted peanuts 1 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips Preparation Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine cereal, raisins and peanuts; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, place corn syrup and sugars. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 123 words · Jill Bell

Onigiri Japanese Rice Balls

Onigiri (おにぎり), or sometimes called Omusubi (おむすび), are Japanese rice balls. They are what I call the magical food of the Japanese. Tender, toothsome rice made portable, they are the classic comfort food for picnics (especially during the sakura viewing), bento lunch boxes, quick grab-and-go snacks, hiking trips, movie snacks, etc. Growing up in Japan, I have the fondest memories of helping my mom shape freshly cooked rice into triangles and pack them neatly into my bento boxes before running off to school....

October 26, 2022 · 8 min · 1667 words · Ralph Nava

Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe Starbuck S Copycat

If you like pumpkin flavor, you’ll have to try our other pumpkin recipes. The pumpkin pancakes or our pumpkin roll cake are really popular and a must-try. HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE- You are not going to believe how fast and easy it is to make this pumpkin spice latte at home, and you don’t need a fancy coffee machine or espresso machine! The strong, rich, and flavorful coffee is mixed with a delicious pumpkin flavored milk mixture, so good....

October 26, 2022 · 2 min · 402 words · Ashley Spadoni

Salted Caramel Cookie Truffles Recipe

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ salted caramel cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 4 oz cream cheese, softened 14 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark) 3 tablespoons toffee bits Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Make cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 15 minutes. In food processor, process half of the cookies to fine crumbs. Remove and set aside; continue to process remaining cookies to fine crumbs....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 205 words · Susana Short

See How Our Editors Restored A Pair Of Vintage Mid Century Chairs

Preparation Svelte cantilever chairs have been completing dinette sets since their midcentury heyday. Today, vintage knockoffs of the originals are a steal: Living home editor Lorna Aragon found this pair on Etsy for $60. Like so many of their kind, they arrived with outdated vinyl seats and backs, and rusty tubular chrome frames. Here, learn how Lorna brought back their bounce in this DIY furniture project that’s easy to recreate at home....

October 26, 2022 · 2 min · 256 words · Donovan Moore

Seven Ways To Use A Pumice Stone Around The House

Preparation What kind of cleaner are you? If you’re like us, you may prefer DIY methods like using vinegar, lemon, and baking soda to brighten and disinfect surfaces. Perhaps a bleach-based all-purpose cleaner is your go-to. Microfiber cloths, electric power scrubbers, or a good old fashioned toothbrush may also have a place in your routine. But no matter how many cleaning products you have in your arsenal, there are some stuck-on messes and stains that just won’t let up....

October 26, 2022 · 4 min · 791 words · James Styles

Slow Cooker Meaty Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Ingredients 2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage or ground beef 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups) 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper...

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 129 words · Nancy Snyder

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups thinly sliced onions 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 3 cups) 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon Montreal steak grill seasoning 1 tablespoon soy sauce...

October 26, 2022 · 2 min · 216 words · Ella Colquitt

Spooky Haunted House Brownie Recipe

Ingredients 1 box (17.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Triple Chunk Brownie Mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 3/4 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting Betty Crocker™ Purple Neon Gel Food Color Betty Crocker™ Dessert Decorations Candy Eyeballs, candy bars, candy corn, gummy candy, licorice, M&M’s® Candy-Coated Milk Chocolate Candies, Reese’s Pieces Candies, pretzels Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325° for dark or nonstick pan)....

October 26, 2022 · 2 min · 218 words · Richard Scott

Stuffed Animal Repair 101 Giving Plush Pals New Life

Preparation As a parent, there are few things in this world I dread more than my daughter’s beloved stuffed bunny sustaining a life-threatening injury. Okay, I may be exaggerating a little, but anyone who has loved a child knows that not much can send a little one into a spiral of tears and panic like knowing that their best friend may be beyond repair. Of course, people will tell you there are ways to prevent this from ever happening in your home....

October 26, 2022 · 7 min · 1350 words · Martin Gravel

Triple Berry Oatmeal Muesli Recipe

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats or rolled barley 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 1/3 cups Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla or creamy strawberry banana yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. On cookie sheet, spread oats and almonds. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 110 words · Sally Myers

Triple Chip Brownies Recipe

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butterscotch chips 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white vanilla baking chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 198 words · Rickey Harris

Baked Artichoke And Jalape O Cheese Spread Recipe

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 8 to 10 slices from 1 jar (12 oz) Old El Paso™ Hot Jalapeño Slices, drained, chopped 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs 72 water crackers Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray....

October 25, 2022 · 1 min · 139 words · Greg Miller

Bisquick Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3/4 cup peanut butter 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 teaspoon vanilla Sugar 36 Hershey's® Kisses® brand milk chocolates, unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Mix milk and peanut butter in large bowl until smooth. Stir in Bisquick and vanilla. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms of cookies just begin to brown....

October 25, 2022 · 1 min · 92 words · Terry Amyotte

Can You Paint Over Old Tile

Preparation If replacing the tile in your bathroom or kitchen isn’t in your renovation budget, you may be considering painting over what is already there, instead. Full disclosure: While it’s more affordable, it’s still a short-term fix. As for how long your paint job will last? “It depends on use, abuse, and the entire process of painting it,” explains Rick Watson, director of product information at Sherwin-Williams. Inadequate surface prep might compromise the existing tile in the long run, he says, and the paint might ultimately start flaking off....

October 25, 2022 · 2 min · 401 words · Frances Henningsen

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In small bowl, mix oats and 1 1/4 cups boiling water; let stand 20 minutes....

October 25, 2022 · 2 min · 242 words · Emily Tyrone

Cinnamon Banana Butter Recipe

Ingredients 4 cups mashed bananas (about 8 bananas) 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 package (1 3/4 oz) fruit pectin 4 1/2 cups sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In 4-quart saucepan, mix bananas, lemon juice and pectin until pectin is dissolved. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Heat to full rolling boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon....

October 25, 2022 · 1 min · 96 words · Daniel Duke