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Ingredients 1 1/3 cups Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix 1 1/4 cups milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg Preparation Heat waffle maker. (Waffle makers without a nonstick coating may need to be brushed with vegetable oil.) In large bowl, stir all ingredients until blended. Pour about 1/2 cup batter onto center of hot waffle maker. (Check manufacturer’s directions for recommended amount of batter.) Close lid of waffle maker. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops and waffles are browned on both sides....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 lb pork tenderloin 1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped 1 slice (1/2-inch-thick) pineapple, rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño chile Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix gingerroot, salt and cumin. Rub pork with ginger mixture. Cover and grill pork over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F....

Preparation What do Louis XIV’s bed and yaks on the Tibetan tundra have in common? Tassels. Long associated with pomp, circumstance, and luxurious living, they’re a centuries-old art form found in cultures around the world. You might think they’re most at home in formal or period interiors. After all, they reached the height of their frilly fabulousness in 17th- and 18th-century France. But tassels look just as good in casual rooms, where they can inject a splash of color, a layer of texture, and a touch of whimsy....

We spent a day at Huis Ten Bosch amusement park in Sasebo on the way to Nagasaki from Arita. Our children were courteous enough to spend two days porcelain shopping with us so this was our way of saying thank you for their patience. Our family had a lot of fun at Huis Ten Bosch even though it’s not your typical amusement park. Ready to tour the charming and eclectic Huis Ten Bosch?...

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 pork tenderloins (about 3/4 lb each) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray rack of roasting pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mash all ingredients except pork into a paste, using spoon. Rub paste over pork. Place pork on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of pork....

Summer in Japan is brimming with celebrations. Obon (お盆) is an annual Buddhist event held in mid August (or mid July in some regions) for commemorating one’s ancestors. It is believed that the ancestors’ spirits return to this world to visit their relatives during obon. During this time, there are lively festivals (matsuri 祭り), obon dance (bon odori 盆踊り), and firework displays (hanabi 花火大会) taking place all over Japan. Expect a high level of exuberance from participants and spectators alike, whether it’s a local neighborhood event or a grander city-run matsuri....

Ingredients 5 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 4 cups shoestring potatoes 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers 1/4 cups bacon flavor bits or chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, potatoes, crackers and bacon flavor bits. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted....

Ingredients 4 lb bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (6 to 8) 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Trim excess fat from chicken breasts. Loosen skin without removing from breasts. In bowl mix garlic salt, lemon pepper and basil; sprinkle or rub onto breast meat....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Peanut Butter Cookie Mix or 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix Egg, butter, vegetable oil or water as package directs Sugar, if needed Cinnamon, if needed 108 (about 1 cup) miniature semisweet or milk chocolate candy drops for baking (from 10-oz bag), if needed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make pouch of cookie mix as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 lb cooked pork sausage, sliced 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce tomato basil 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook sliced sausage, onion and garlic 5 to 7 minutes or until onion softens and sausage starts to brown....

Pickled sakura leaves (桜葉漬け) are edible cherry blossom leaves. The Japanese use it to make Sakura Mochi and other kinds of spring-themed Wagashi and onigiri. It’s cherished as it imparts a cherry blossom aroma and spring motif to dishes. It’s made by picking tender young leaves that sprout in May, blanching them, then salt pickling for a few days. What Do They Taste The leaves are mildly sweet and faintly smell of cherry blossoms....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup oil 1 tablespoon vanilla 4 eggs 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice, undrained 1 (10-oz.) jar maraschino cherries, quartered, well drained 2 teaspoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; mix well....

Preparation Hair loss is one of the most dreaded conditions, and it affects a whopping 25 percent of women and 50 percent of men over the age of 50. But it isn’t merely age-related. In fact, hair loss can be the result of several different factors, including genetics, hormones, medications, and general lifestyle choices. Most life stressors, including illness, emotional trauma, protein deprivation (during strict dieting), and hormonal changes like those in pregnancy, puberty, and menopause may cause hair loss, according to Sapna Palep, M....

Ingredients 1 package (28 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 cups Caesar dressing 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 kaiser rolls or burger buns 6 Bibb lettuce leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix chicken thighs, chicken broth and 1 cup of the Caesar dressing in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 1/2 to 6 hours or on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup canned whole berry or jellied cranberry sauce 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 cups mashed cooked dark-orange sweet potatoes (2 medium) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons maple flavor...

Ingredients 1 large orange-fleshed sweet potato (12 to 14 oz) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup almond butter or tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small clove garlic, halved 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup coarsely chopped marcona almonds or toasted blanched almonds 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley...

Preparation The groom’s cake, or a separate reception dessert created specifically to suit the groom’s tastes, is not a new phenomenon. In fact, some sources say its first appearance may have been as early as 1897. What began as a Victorian custom was brought over to the United States and find a new home in the South, where it served as an alternative to the “feminine” wedding cake. Traditionally, these more masculine cakes featured strong, unexpected flavors-think rum or dark cocoa and even cheesecake and fruit cake-and were typically served to just the bridesmaids and groomsmen....

Preparation If you haven’t heard, CBD oil is making waves in the beauty industry. Used in everything from face cream to mascara, it’s quickly becoming the “it” oil with celebrities, influencers thanks to its various benefits, including helping users achieve a glowing, healthy complexion. And it’s not just used in crunchy, organic creams and lotions—niche brands are incorporating the ingredient into their products, too. Popular companies such as Kiehl’s and Peter Thomas Roth are right there alongside natural brands like Josie Maran and Herbivore Botanicals, churning out oils, lotions, and serums with CBD oil....

Preparation Dousing your houseplants with any ol’ kind of H2O just won’t do, experts say. In fact, we should take as much care choosing the water we put on our plants as we do the water we put in our bodies. Simply put, if you want your plants to thrive, then it’s important to understand which kind of water you should be giving them. First, don’t spray cold water onto your plants, instructs Trey Plunkett, lawn and garden specialist for Lowe’s....