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Ingredients 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup Italian dressing 1/2 cup Progresso™ garlic herb bread crumbs 4 pork boneless loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation Place Bisquick mix, dressing and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat pork chops with Bisquick mix. Dip coated pork chops into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 5 minutes or until golden brown; reduce heat to low....

Japanese Simmered Kabocha, or what we call Kabocha no Nimono (かぼちゃの煮物), is one of the most classic and popular simmered dishes in Japan. If you are traveling in Japan, you will see this kabocha dish everywhere: in the bento box you pick up at the train station, as part of the side dishes of your teishoku (lunch meal set), or at the breakfast buffet in your ryokan (Japanese inn). If you miss this hearty, comforting home-cooked dish, grab a kabocha squash at your local Japanese or Asian grocery store, and make this at home!...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup milk 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel (from 2 large lemons) 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1 large lemon) 3 eggs 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon) Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Generously spray 10- or 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly....

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 2 drops red pepper sauce 1 container (4 ounces) whipped cream cheese, softened Decorations (see Success Hint), if desired Assorted crackers, if desired Preparation Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto....

I am pretty sure every Russian or Ukrainian grew up having podliva (gravy) on a regular basis, especially over mashed potatoes and often served with Kotleti (Meatballs). Though I prefer the Chicken and Mushroom Gravy (because I have a terrible love for mushrooms), this simple recipe is just as wonderful and easier to make. When I make this gravy and we will not be having any other meat, I like to make thin strips as I have here in the pictures....

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, cut into 2-inch chunks (1 1/2 pounds) 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges and separated into pieces 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 pound whole fresh mushroom 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 can (49 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth 1 cup frozen green peas 1 cup fine egg noodles Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Surprise! It’s one of the rare occasions on Just One Cookbook to have baked recipes featured back to back. I’ve been swamped lately, and I haven’t had the time to write new Japanese recipes that I’ve cooked and photographed. With the busy schedule, I still try to find time to make and provide my children as many homemade snacks as possible. The Banana Bread I shared a while back is one of their favorites and I’ve given it a twist with this delicious Nutella Banana Bread....

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting or about 1 cup jam Preparation In large bowl, beat sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons coarse ground red and black pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 4 (1-inch-thick) beef top loin steaks (New York, Kansas City or strip steaks) Preparation Heat grill. In small bowl, combine all butter ingredients; blend well. Set aside. In another small bowl, combine pepper blend and garlic salt; mix well....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 lb boneless pork loin, trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1 1/4 lb) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 large dark-orange sweet potato (about 1 lb), peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 firm ripe small pears, unpeeled, each cut into 6 wedges 1 medium sweet onion, halved crosswise, cut into thin wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil Fresh sage leaves, if desired...

Preparation On a breezy spring day, there’s nothing like taking a few minutes to stop and admire the beautiful blooms around you. As it turns out, stopping and smelling the roses has some pretty impressive cognitive health benefits. A new study, which was published in Scientific Reports, found that rose scents can help with information retention and learning success—and sleeping with the scent present can even give you brain a boost overnight....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, chopped 8 oz sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook 10 to 13 minutes, stirring frequently, until bacon is crisp....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 oz uncooked angel hair pasta 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 1/4 cups half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, cut into smaller pieces 3 slices precooked bacon, crumbled Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

In Japanese cooking, tartar sauce is enjoyed with many deep-fried or baked crispy seafood dishes such as Ebi Fry and Crispy Salmon. You can easily whip up homemade tartar sauce that suits your taste. How to Make Delicious Tartar Sauce at Home The combination for a truly delicious tartar sauce incorporates eggs, sweet onion, pickles, fresh lemon juice and some salt & pepper. I recommend using Japanese mayonnaise for a creamier flavor if you can find it....

Ingredients 1 bone-in whole turkey breast (5 to 7 lb), thawed if frozen 3 cloves garlic 1 jalapeño chile, cut in half, seeded 3 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons gold tequila 6 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 lime, cut into wedges Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Place turkey breast, skin side up, in shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 1 can (9.5 to 11.5 oz) salted mixed nuts 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. In medium bowl, mix nuts and butter until nuts are coated. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except sugar; sprinkle over nuts. Stir until nuts are completely coated....

Preparation Plants like succulents and cacti have unique soil needs due to their shallow root structures and drought preferences. Putting these types of plants in the wrong kind of soil, therefore, can cause a host of issues, ranging from root rot to eventual death. But getting them into the right soil isn’t very complicated. Here’s exactly what you need to know about the soil your succulents and cacti need to thrive....

Preparation Many guests wonder about what they need to bring to a couple’s ceremony and reception. While most things you need will be there-namely, food and drink-there are a few essentials you’ll want to have on hand. Here, ten must-haves every guest should plan to bring along to the wedding, ensuring that you’ll be prepared for weather conditions, wardrobe malfunctions, and moments in front of the camera. RELATED: YOUR WEDDING GUEST ETIQUETTE QUESTIONS ANSWERED...