Can You Put a Skillet in the Oven? According to Kristin Billingsley, Senior Director of Product Management at Meyer Corp. (makers of brands such as Anolon, Circulon, and KitchenAid), most cookware is oven safe, but to what maximum temperature depends on many factors. “What material is the cookware made of? What is the coating on the pan? What is the handle material? What is the lid material? All of the components play a factor in determining if a pan is oven safe and to what temperature or if a pan is broiler safe,” says Billingsley....

Creamy White Frosting In a large mixing bowl beat 1 cup shortening, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Slowly add in about 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating well. Add 2 tablespoons of milk. Gradually beat in another 2 cups powdered sugar and 1-3 tablespoons more milk to reach spreading consistency. To Store Place undecorated cookies in an airtight container; cover....

2 cup sugar ¾ cup light-color corn syrup ¼ cup honey ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cup whipping cream 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into chunks 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract *Do not use chocolate chips.

Pretzel: Dip in coarsely crushed pretzels. Granola: Stir 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon into caramel mixture; dip in crushed granola. Apple Crisp: Replace wooden stick with a cinnamon stick. Dip in crushed shortbread cookies mixed with ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon cinnamon per 15 crushed cookies). Candy: Dip in candy-coated milk chocolate pieces or your favorite chopped candy bar. Caramel Corn: Dip in coarsely chopped purchased caramel corn. Chocolate Peanut-Nougat: Slice a 1....

1 cup butter 2 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup milk 6 cup powdered sugar

1 1 pound package peeled fresh baby carrots 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice ¼ teaspoon vanilla To Store: Place scones in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store iced scones at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze uniced scones for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw scones at room temperature if frozen. If desired, preheat oven to 350°F. Place scones on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until warm....

8 frankfurters or smoked chicken, kielbasa, or bratwurst sausage links 8 frankfurter buns, split

¾ cup sugar ¾ cup water 12 kumquats

¼ cup butter, softened 4 ounce cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ - ¾ cup milk

½ cup sugar ⅓ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup salad oil