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Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons water 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon maple flavor 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon maple flavor 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, cut 2 tablespoons butter into 1 cup Bisquick mix, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly....

Ingredients 2 cups quick-cooking oats 2/3 cup peanut butter 1 can (31/2 oz) flaked coconut 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine Preparation Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. In medium bowl, mix oats, peanut butter, coconut, cocoa and vanilla; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat sugar, milk and butter to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour over oat mixture; quickly stir to mix well....

Yokohama Chinatown (横浜中華街, Yokohama Chūkagai) is Japan’s largest Chinatown located in my hometown Yokohama. Its main attraction is the wide array of tantalizing Chinese cuisine offered by many restaurants and food stalls. One of the most reputable restaurants is Kiyoken (崎陽軒) that serves Chinese food since the early 1900s. Their Shumai (steamed pork dumplings) has been a popular and signature Yokohama souvenir for decades. Japanese-Style Pork Shumai Shumai (シュウマイ) in Japan is typically made with only ground pork, finely chopped onion, and flavored with a few simple Japanese seasonings....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 crackers) 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 9 bars (1.55 oz each) Hershey’smilk chocolate candy, broken into individual rectangles 3/4 cup (from 7-oz jar) Kraft Jet Puffed marshmallow creme 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 36 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray....

Preparation If you’re like most brides-to-be, you probably never want to take your engagement ring off-you love it and what it symbolizes, so why wouldn’t you want to wear your beautiful ring every waking minute of the day? That begs the question though: Is it a good idea to wear your ring all day long, no matter what you’re doing? One jewelry expert says no, especially during the summertime. According to Taralynn Lutz, an accredited jeweler with certificates from the Gemological Institute of America, suggests thinking twice before wearing your diamond ring into the pool....

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless beef round steak (1/2 inch thick), trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 cups frozen cut green beans 1 cup shredded carrots (1 to 2 medium) 1/2 cup uncooked regular pearl barley 1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 (12-oz.) jar mushroom gravy 2 1/2 cups water 2 teaspoons beef-flavor instant bouillon 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 boneless pork shoulder (3 lb), trimmed of fat 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 2 canned chipotle chiles, finely chopped 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles 20 burger buns, split 5 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced Preparation Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper strips (from a jar) 2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired 1 (16-oz.) jar Alfredo sauce 3 cups Frozen Broccoli Cuts 10 oz. uncooked fettuccine 2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese Preparation In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, layer chicken, mushrooms and roasted pepper strips. Drizzle with sherry....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting Preparation Line bottom and sides of 5-quart slow cooker with single piece of cooking parchment paper; spray with cooking spray. Make cake batter as directed on box, adding food color with the water....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb beef tip steak, trimmed 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sliced onions 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon sugar 1 bag (19 oz) frozen garden vegetable medley Preparation Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of beef with flour, salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Lemon Frosting or 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting 1 Betty Crocker™ Fruit by the Foot™ fruit snack roll (from 4....

Ingredients Chocolate syrup 2 whole graham crackers, crushed 1 large marshmallow 1 small drink straw 1 oz chocolate vodka 1 oz coffee liqueur 1 oz vanilla vodka 1 oz heavy cream Ice Preparation Dip the rim of a martini glass into chocolate syrup, then into the crushed graham crackers. Chill glass in freezer until ready to use. Spear the marshmallow with the cocktail straw then coat in chocolate syrup and graham cracker crumbs, set aside....

Ingredients 1 can (14 oz) vegetable or chicken broth 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 can (15 to 16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained...

Japanese cuisine is not known for its fiery, robust flavors, boosted by herbs and spices like its neighboring countries. Instead, the Japanese use these flavor enhancers to compliment the dishes, accentuating the other ingredients rather than altering their natural flavors. Thus, these herbs and spices are subtle additions, adding color, aroma, and texture to the presentation. As early as the eighth century, the Japanese used herbs and spices influenced by Chinese medicine....

Preparation A well laid-out garden will likely feature a variety of plants, from perennials and annuals to shrubs and even edible flowers, each bloom growing from a distinctive seed. One unique seed structure is the flower bulb, but flower bulbs are often used to denote a variety of types of bulbs. According to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), true bulbs, corms, tubers, and tuberous roots are all often considered bulbs, but they’re each unique....

Preparation Whether you’re gearing up for a holiday or hosting loved ones from out of town, getting your house ready for entertaining friends and family can be stressful. “Your home is a reflection of you, so you want it to be clean and lovely to greet guests upon arrival and to set the tone for their stay,” says Jove Meyer, the owner and creative director of Jove Meyer Events. But there’s no need to get overwhelmed when it comes to preparing your space for guests....

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The Story of This Delicious Chocolate Almond Toffee I was never a candy person. However, I love chocolate and I used to be a serious chocoholic according to my mom. About a year ago when we visited Utah to ski, our family had the pleasure of meeting my blogger friend Rachael of La Fuji Mama and her family. She is a Japanese cuisine advocate and shares Japanese recipes on her site, as she and her husband spent years living in Japan (check out her extensive Japanese recipes)....

Ingredients 4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons green paste food color, if desired 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons milk Powdered sugar Candy sprinkles Small candies Preparation In large bowl, stir all Pancakes ingredients until well blended. Heat nonstick griddle to 375°F. or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce 1 bag (16 oz) frozen dark sweet cherries 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained 2 tablespoons chopped nuts Preparation In large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk, mayonnaise and lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed until smooth and fluffy....