February 7, 2011 in Food and Dining
(Family Features) I love that we have a day designed to celebrate love! And I enjoy finding creative ways to show the people in my life how much I care about them. This year, I’m sharing some ideas from the kitchen and from the heart so that you can put some extra L-O-V-E into your ...
February 7, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup chopped nuts Metal or heat-safe heart cookie ...February 7, 2011 in Food and Dining
(Family Features) – Many have heard the saying, “You are what you eat” – but knowing what to eat can be confusing. There’s so much nutritional information out there, that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. In fact, when the American Dietetic Association (ADA) surveyed people about why they don’t do more to eat a healthy ...
February 7, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients 1 15-ounce can soybeans, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons Tahini (sesame seed paste) Juice and zest of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons juice) 1 large clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Preparation Place soybeans, Tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne and salt into ...February 7, 2011 in Food and Dining
(Family Features) – Looking for a yummy, unique way to say “Happy Valentine’s Day”? Beautiful, bite-sized, heart-shaped cakes offer a delicious solution. Whether for your sweetheart, friends or family, or perhaps a special dessert for a romantic dinner, these tiny treats from the Wilton Test Kitchen will delight. Enrobed in pastel icing, decorated with shimmering ...
February 7, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients 1 package (about 18 ounces) white or yellow cake mix Water, eggs and vegetable oil to prepare mix 4 cans (16 ounces each) White Ready-to-Use Decorator Icing Royal Blue, Rose, Kelly Green and Lemon Yellow Icing Color Green, Yellow, Pink and Blue Sugar Pearls Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray Silicone Petite Heart ...February 7, 2011 in Uncategorized
A walk down the vitamin aisle at your local pharmacy or grocery store can be confusing. There are so many options available that it can be difficult to choose between products and brands. How can you determine which vitamins are right for your individual needs?...February 7, 2011 in Uncategorized
When we buy a hanging basket plant, it’s growing in a pot with a hanger on it. Most hangers are fourteen inches from the top of the hanger to the top of the pot. After we buy them, we bring them home, and we hang them up on a hook in the ceiling....
February 7, 2011 in Holiday Treats, Recipes
You don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to enjoy this heart-shaped delight. It’s also lovely for birthdays and other festive occasions. Ingredients Vegetable oil spray Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process preferred) 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 ...
February 7, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients 12 sea scallops 4 cups boiling vegetable or chicken broth 24 1 x 1-inch watermelon cubes 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger Preparation Cut the scallops into halves across the diameter to create half-moon shapes. Place them in a heatproof casserole dish ...
