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Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 lb) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic (1 to 2 cloves) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; place pork tenderloin in pan. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; brush over pork tenderloin. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F....

Strawberry Shortcake is probably one of the most popular and classic cakes in Japan. Whether it’s for birthdays, Christmas (did you know this cake is also sold as “Christmas Cake”?) or any type of celebration, we enjoy Strawberry Shortcake all year round. Cakes have such a special place in Japanese culture that we even bring them when we visit friends and family. If you need a classy dessert to serve at your dinner party or something special for a bridal shower, a beautiful homemade Japanese Strawberry Cake fits the bill for the most special occasions....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed 1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup) 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable broth 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips 1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)...

Preparation When it comes to finding ways to live the best life possible, we always turn to our founder for inspiration. Recently, Martha sat down with Us Weekly and shared the food items she always keeps on hand in her kitchen. So, what does it take to live—and eat—like Martha? Not surprisingly, her kitchen is always well-stocked with a variety of essentials sourced right from her own property. “I always have organic fruits and vegetables from my garden, as well as fresh eggs from my chicken coop,” she told Us Weekly....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1/4 cup from 1 container (1.70 oz) Betty Crocker™ Spooky Sprinkles 1 container (2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Black Sugar, Green Sugar or Orange Sugar (about 1/3 cup) 1 package (0.88 oz) Betty Crocker™ Dessert Decorations Candy Eyeballs Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter and egg until soft dough forms....

Preparation Pleated muslin or other fabric Pins Decorator’s needle and thread Ribbon Fold pleated fabric in half lengthwise. This will create two layers, making it more of a ruffle. Pin layers together to keep in place.With a decorator’s needle and thread, make a running stitch along the crease.Every few stitches, gently pull thread to bunch the fabric together slightly, making a curved ruffle; tie off thread and remove pins. Sew ribbon to each end of the fabric to secure around neck....

Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast 1 1/4 cups very warm water (120°F to 130°F) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons shortening 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Butter or margarine, softened Preparation Grease bottom and sides of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 teaspoons milk 3/4 cup sliced almonds 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 5 to 6 teaspoons milk 3 tablespoons sliced almonds Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, egg, flour and 1 teaspoon almond extract until dough forms....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled gingerroot 2 tablespoons garam masala 1/4 cup canned Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed Preparation Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup raisins 1/3 cup dark rum 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon dark rum Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray....

Are you ready for some toothsome noodles, melt-in-your-mouth chashu pork, pickled bamboo shoots, fresh chopped scallion, and a spicy broth that you can’t stop slurping? I hope you are hungry because we’re going to make some hot bowls of spicy shoyu ramen together. If noodle soup is your comfort food, you are going to enjoy this one. What is Shoyu Ramen? ‘Shoyu’ means soy sauce in Japanese. Shoyu ramen simply refers to ramen served with a soy sauce-based broth that is usually in clear, brown color....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 box (9 oz) frozen corn, thawed, drained 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 2 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup milk 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain....

Everyone in my family looks forward to the ume season every year so I can make their favorite Umeshu (plum wine) and Ume Syrup. My recent obsession is this sweet and fragrant Ume Miso (梅味噌). What is Ume Miso As the name suggests, Ume Miso is a homemade miso blend made with miso of your choice, sugar, and unripe green ume. The process involves a quick fermentation but is as simple as it can get....

Preparation While everyone is cooped up inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s nothing like a delicious baking project to brighten your spirits. And our founder demonstrated the perfect cheerful dessert when she filmed a Facebook Live for the USO, the leading nonprofit organization for active-duty service members and military families. “The USO is such an important organization offering a lot of solidarity to our armed forces all over the world....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 large egg 2 tablespoons water 1 cup panko or plain dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup sliced almonds 16 uncooked peeled deveined extra-large shrimp (about 1 lb), thawed if frozen and peel left on tails 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Generously spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In shallow dish, mix flour and salt. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water with fork or wire whisk until well mixed....

Have you tried black sesame seeds in cookies before? With a rich nutty aroma and textures, black sesame is easily one of the most popular ingredients used in Japanese baked goods and confectionery. These Black Sesame Cookies (黒胡麻クッキー) are buttery and nutty, and I’m sure you are going to fall in love with them. Black Sesame Seeds in Japanese Cuisine Know as the very first culinary spice, sesame seeds are widely used in Japanese, Chinese, and many other Asian cultures....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened regular or dark baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 bottle (1 oz) black food color 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 containers (12 oz each) cream cheese whipped ready-to-spread frosting Black string licorice, if desired Black jelly beans, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....

This recipe will result in the perfect batch of cookies every time! There is nothing better than whipping up a batch of cookies like these classic Chocolate Chip Cookies. Our chewy coconut oatmeal cookies and the soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are just as amazing. HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES- Chocolate chip cookies are such a classic cookie loved by kids and adults. With this easy recipe, you can get the perfect batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies!...

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 1 cup frozen cranberries, thawed 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ chocolate-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix 2 cups Kraft Jet Puffed marshmallow creme (from two 7-oz jars) 1 1/4 cups butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 2 tablespoons milk...

Ingredients 14 bamboo or wooden skewers (4 to 6 inch) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 egg 1 teaspoon water 3/4 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 3/4 cup shredded coconut 28 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 lb), thawed if frozen, peeled, deveined, tails left on 1/2 cup apricot or peach preserves 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel...