Paper Scraps Portfolio

Paper scraps can be stored in an at-the-ready clear divided portfolio and taken to crops. Corral scraps by color to make them easy to

Color Coordinated

Beverage glasses aren't just for lemonade. Use clear glass or plastic glasses to store small supplies, including buttons, rickrack, and other embellishments. You'll be able to quickly identify what's available, plus give your crafts space a pleasing ambience

Embellishments in a Snap

Repurpose a pillbox for an eye-catching storage system. The tiny containers hold dozens of eyelets and are easily embellished with a label and preview of what's inside

Craft Organizing Tips

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You'll always have your supplies at hand with this transformed bath tote. It is perfect for keeping supplies tidy and ready to move

Preppy Napkin Rings

Cut 9-inch lengths of grosgrain ribbon or twill tape. Notch 1 end, or cut it at an angle. Loop the other end through 2 D rings, wrapping ribbon around the rings' straight edges, and glue it to itself with fabric glue. Center a rolled napkin on the ribbon; thread the ribbon's free end through the rings as you would a belt, and pull it snug

Broccoli Spaghetti

6 oz dried linguini

3 cups broccoli florets


1  15- to-19 oz. can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained



10-oz. container refrigerated light Alfredo sauce


3 cloves garlic, minced



1/2 cup croutons, coarsely crushed


1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

Olive oil


Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Return pasta mixture to pan; keep warm.



2. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor combine beans, Alfredo sauce, garlic, and the reserved pasta water; cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan; heat through over medium heat, stirring frequently.



3. Spoon sauce onto serving plates. Top with pasta mixture, crushed croutons, crushed red pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Makes 4 servings.

Easy BLT Pie

 
12 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled


1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)

1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix

1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

3/4 cup milk

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 eggs

2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 cup shredded lettuce

6 thin slices tomato



1 Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Layer bacon and cheese in pie plate.

2 In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, the milk, pepper and eggs with wire whisk until blended. Pour into pie plate.

3 Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Spread 2 tablespoons mayonnaise over top of pie. Sprinkle with lettuce. Place tomato slices on lettuce.