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We will share a travel guide for Roppongi shortly on the blog, before we do that we want to share this post on Tokyo City View, the Sky Deck, and Mori Art Museum at Mori Tower. Nami and I have been to Roppongi Hills many times, the illumination around the area during the holiday time is worthy of the visit if you get the chance. Despite the number of visits we have taken to the area, we never visited Mori Art Museum or the Tokyo City View at top of Mori Tower....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon water 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 2 eggs...

Preparation Looking for a way to include some wonderful young ladies in your wedding day? If they’re somewhere between 9 and 15 years old, therefore too old to be a flower girl but too young to be a bridesmaid, consider asking each important girl to be a junior bridesmaids. Since these younger attendants generally stand throughout the ceremony and will be included in your big-day photos, it’s important to get their outfits just right....

Ingredients 1 bag (10 ounces) white vanilla baking chips (1 2/3 cups) 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts Paste icing color 16 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Place 1 cup of the baking chips in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup....

Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Mix sugars, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 2 cups white vanilla baking chips 1 cup coarsely chopped dried pineapple 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup Betty Crocker™ macadamia nuts, chopped 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1 box (13.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Muffin Tops Mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on muffin tops box 3/4 cup peeled and diced apple (about 1 small apple) Ground cinnamon, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F (375°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper; set aside. In medium bowl, stir muffin tops mix, water, oil and egg just until blended (batter will be thick)....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water 1 pint (2 cups) strawberry ice cream 1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream 1 pint (2 cups) chocolate ice cream 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 1/2 cups uncooked mini bow-tie (mini farfalle) pasta (5 oz) 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag), thawed 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain....

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Ingredients 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 12 saltine crackers, crushed (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 2 tablespoons water 8 pork boneless loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lb) 4 teaspoons vegetable oil Preparation In shallow dish, mix Bisquick mix, cracker crumbs, seasoned salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water with fork Dip pork into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture....

Ingredients 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup with 30% less sodium 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 package (9 oz) frozen cooked southwestern-flavored chicken strips, thawed, chopped (2 cups) 3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients except tortilla chips. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) spaghetti 8 oz fresh snow pea pods (2 cups), sliced diagonally 4 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili oil, if desired Preparation In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding pea pods during last minute of cooking time; drain....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup canned sweetened condensed milk 1 cup finely chopped Snickers™ candy bars (about 8 fun-size) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons M&M’s® chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press two-thirds of the dough in bottom of pan; bake 15 minutes....

Preparation If you’re a fan of natural cleaning products, you’ve likely contemplated making your own solutions at home. This is absolutely possible, says Brian Cheng, the product development manager at Public Goods; all you need are a few good recipes and clear expectations. First and foremost, Cheng says it’s important that you don’t mistake these homemade, natural solutions for germ-killing tour de forces. “Effective disinfectants sprays and wipes require the right chemistry and contact time to kill germs,” he explains....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix 1 cup buttermilk or water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 oz cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons milk 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour....

Preparation CanvasFabric scissorsSewing machine and sewing suppliesIronButtons and string Download, print, and cut out our free envelope template. Trace template onto the canvas. Using fabric scissors, cut along traced line.Fold canvas in half (don’t press down or create a crease on the folded edge). Pin sides together and, leaving a 1⁄2" seam allowance, stitch along the open long side only; remove pins.Turn canvas inside out and reposition so that the newly sewn seam is now in the center....

Ingredients 1/4 cup ground walnuts 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (4 ounces) 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts Assorted crackers, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°. Line outside of springform pan, 9x3 inches with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray inside of pan with cooking spray; sprinkle ground walnuts over bottom. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Preparation Sitting still in a small, cramped space for a long flight can make anyone go stir crazy. If you’re someone who exercises regularly, you probably dread travel days even more. Depending on where you’re heading, it may be a half day or more from the time you leave for the airport to when you arrive at your final destination—and that’s not even accounting for delays and cancellations—which means you’re not likely to have your daily workout....

Ingredients 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 ounces) 2 tablespoons basil pesto 1 tablespoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard Red pepper sauce 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley or cilantro 1/4 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper Piece of lemon peel, if desired Assorted crackers, if desired Preparation Stir together cream cheese and Cheddar cheese; divide in half....