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6 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped ¾ cup whipping cream ⅓ cup sugar 2 tablespoon Grand Marnier, amaretto, or other liquor Banana Bread 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 to 3) ½ cup margarine or butter, softened 3 tablespoon milk 2 eggs 1 cup walnuts, chopped & toasted

Grow more cold-tolerant veggies in your garden. Caring For Beets Beets grow best in loose, well-drained soil and at least 8 hours of direct sunlight a day. If your soil is clay or boggy, plant beets in raised beds or large containers filled with quality topsoil. For best results, plant beet seeds directly in the garden in early spring, two to three weeks before the average last frost date for your area....

Caring For Birch Trees Birch grows well in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. That is, as long as the shallow root system—which is sensitive to heat and drought—gets the shade it needs to thrive. Some varieties grow well in boggy or wet soil, so check with the nursery when you pick out your specimen(s). Plant container-growing or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring. Spread a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch over the newly planted tree’s root zone to keep the roots cool, prevent soil-moisture loss, and limit weed growth....

Worth the Risk? Bishop’s weed—as you might guess by the name—is a plant gardeners love to hate (after all, they named it a weed). When introduced in the eastern United States as an ornamental plant, people loved its ease of growth and vigor. It helped that the plant had attractive foliage. Because it is extremely easy to share as a simple division or clipping from the garden, it became a common pass-along plant and quickly made its way into ornamental gardens....

3 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 4 teaspoon butter ¼ cup chopped walnuts

See more plants with stunning fall foliage. How to Grow Bluestar Blue star’s care depends on the species being grown. Generally, blue star prefers fertile, well-drained soils. Moisture requirements vary. Amsonia hubrichtii, a more drought-tolerant variety, does not require constant moisture. Other species, such as Amsonia tabernaemontana, are less drought-tolerant and prefer evenly moist soils. (Check with the supplier for plant specifics.) Plant blue star in full sun to get the most spectacular color and prevent flopping (which is especially important with taller varieties)....

Chocolate Ganache Place 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan bring 1/2 cup heavy cream just to boiling. Pour over chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Let stand 15 minutes to thicken.

Take It Easy: In a small saucepan stir together one 12-oz. jar purchased turkey gravy, 1/4 cup apple cider, and 2 Tbsp. bourbon; heat through. If you like, stir in 2 to 3 Tbsp. turkey drippings and 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

2 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley 2 teaspoon orange zest 2 cloves garlic, minced

Quick Bread Salad: Prepare as above, except omit vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for the dressing. Substitute 1/4 to 1/3 cup bottled Italian salad dressing and let stand as above.