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Ingredients 3 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix (from a 2 lb 8 oz box) 1 cup milk 1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce 1 package (7 oz) sliced pepperoni 1 bag (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms. Drop half of dough by spoonfuls* evenly in bottom of baking dish (dough will not completely cover bottom of dish)....

When we visit Japan, I love trying all the different beers that are available in the local supermarkets and grocery stores. There are hundreds of beers that are only available in Japan (at least not easily accessible in the US) and being a beer lover, it’s always an adventure to try new beers. You’re probably familiar with Asahi, Sapporo, and Kirin beers but there are many popular craft breweries in Japan as well and it’s not too hard to find their beer throughout Japan....

I love a salad dressing that has unlimited potential. And this Japanese Sesame Dressing (胡麻ドレッシング) has it all: it’s creamy, full of umami, nutty, and mildly sweet with a tang. You can use it on any combination of greens and switch up the variations as you feel like. Best of all, it’s so, so easy. If you eat salads year-round, you want to keep a bottle of this homemade dressing in your fridge at all times!...

Ingredients 2 cups water 3 tablespoons butter 1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potato mix 3/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 3 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken (about 1 lb) 1 bottle (12 oz) Annie’s™ Naturals organic sweet & spicy BBQ sauce 1/2 cup chopped green onions 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

In comparison to well-known western style Japanese food (yoshoku) such as hamburger steak, omurice, and Japanese curry, Menchi Katsu (メンチカツ) may not be as recognizable outside of Japan. However, if you are at butcher shops and delis in Japan, you will get to buy freshly made, juicy and delicious minced meat cutlets aka Menchi Katsu. They are actually pretty easy to make, so give this recipe a try at home!...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup sour cream 2/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup butter 2 cups packed brown sugar 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside....

Ingredients 1 medium unpeeled russet potato, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup large broccoli florets 2 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 2 teaspoons Montreal chicken grill seasoning 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix potatoes, cauliflower, melted butter and red pepper; pour into pan....

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/3 cups miniature marshmallows 1/3 cup chopped peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Stir in 2/3 cup of the chocolate chips....

Ingredients 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes (2 lb) 1/3 to 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz) Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, place potatoes; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Preparation Slow cookers have long been popular as a way to cook time-consuming, yet hands-off dishes like pot roast, pulled pork, and stew. Since the 1950s, they have helped home cooks create comfort food dinners for busy weeknights and jhave made entertaining easier thanks to their ability to create an entire meal in one pot. Instead of having to prep several different dishes right as guests arrive, you can quickly build a dish in a slow cooker in the morning and it will be ready by party time....

Ingredients 8 cups milk 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup Irish cream liqueur 1/2 cup vodka, if desired Whipped cream, chocolate chips, chocolate cookie straws for serving, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk, cocoa, sugar and salt over medium heat, beating with whisk often until cocoa is fully incorporated and mixture is warm and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, liqueur and vodka....

Preparation Butterflies in the garden add much more than their beauty (though we certainly don’t mind that magical fairy garden quality!). When a butterfly swarms a garden, it only has a few things in mind—food, shelter, sun, rest, or a host plant, says Todd MacLean, gardener and owner of Todd MacLean Outdoors in Palm Beach, Florida. “A host plant ensures that the butterfly and its caterpillar have ample amount of food to survive and thrive,” he says....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped nuts 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat all coffee cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly....

Our family took a trip to Utah and Arizona during children’s spring break to visit the National Parks and other nearby wonders. It’s been a dream of Nami’s to visit Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park for a long time. In case you’re not aware, Nami’s dream job when she first came to the US was to be US National Park ranger. You can read about it in our Yosemite National Park Travel Guide post....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 package (1 oz) dried portabella or shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 4 medium) 2 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, minced 1 cup fresh snow pea pods, sliced diagonally 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 can (8 oz) sliced bamboo shoots, drained 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce...

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado, pitted and cut into chunks 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 teaspoons lime juice Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne) Dash of salt 2 large cucumbers, cut into 3/8-inch slices (24 slices) 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired Preparation Place avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, red pepper and salt in food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup rye flour 1 tablespoon regular active dry yeast 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse (kosher or sea) salt or 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F) 3 tablespoons full-flavor (dark) molasses 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon caraway seed, if desired Preparation In large bowl, mix together flours, yeast, cocoa and salt....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 3 cups chopped unpeeled apples (2 medium) 3/4 cup caramel topping 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Vanilla or cinnamon ice cream, if desired Additional caramel topping, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening....

Ingredients 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk 1/4 cup vanilla-flavored instant creamer (dry) 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened instant tea (dry) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In small bowl, mix dry milk, creamer and powdered sugar. In another small bowl, mix all remaining ingredients. Spoon milk and tea mixtures alternately into 8-ounce jar, packing lightly. Include these directions on package: For each serving, place 1/4 cup Chai Mix in cup....

Ingredients 2 small carrots, shredded (1 cup) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 packages (6 oz each) fast-cooking chicken and wild rice mix 4 cups boiling water 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 lb) 4 slices (1/8 inch thick) cooked ham, cut in half 4 slices (1 oz each) Swiss cheese, cut in half Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, stir together carrots, butter and rice mix and water....