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Colorful Combinations While the 2- to 3-inch-diameter blossoms of this plant are not as large as those of a real sunflower, they are borne in large enough quantities to make up for it. In most specimens, each flower comprises a single row of golden petals around a darker yellow center eye. (That’s why this plant is commonly called ox eye.) Some varieties bear double flowers that include an extra set of petals for a fuller look....

Lime and Pistachio Churro Glaze: In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 tablespoon agave nectar or light corn syrup. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute. Whisk in 2 cups powdered sugar, whisking until glaze is smooth. If desired, whisk in enough green food coloring, one drop at a time, to make the desired color. Sprinkle glazed churros with additional finely chopped pistachios....

The four-leaf clover (officially known as Oxalis deppei) is a small plant with four distinct leaves. It’s a rare variation of the common three-leaf clover, and because your chances of finding one with four leaves is about 1 in 10,000, they’re considered lucky. Four-leaf clovers have been around for ages, and their supposed lucky powers are talked about in centuries-old legends. In the early days of Ireland, Celtic priests known as Druids carried three-leaf clovers, or shamrocks, in the belief that with their help, they could see evil spirits approaching and be able to escape....

½ cup butter, softened 4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon amaretto 2 tablespoon milk Frangipane 1 8 ounce can almond paste ¼ cup butter, softened 3 tablespoon sugar ⅛ teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 3 tablespoon flour ¼ teaspoon salt

6 eggs ⅓ cup milk, half-and-half, or light cream ¼ teaspoon salt dash ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Note: Adding a little sugar to the beef helps obtain a quicker sear, which allows the beef to be crisp on the edges and medium-rare in the center. The residual heat from the beef and the sauce wilts the greens perfectly. The peppery flavor of watercress is particularly good, but spinach works, too....

8 ounce dried rice noodles* (rice sticks) ¼ cup fish sauce 3 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup shredded carrots (2 medium) ¼ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro ¼ cup peanuts title: “Ginger Lemongrass Chicken With Cilantro Rice Noodles” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-24” author: “Ernie Howard” 8 ounce rice noodles ¼ cup bottled fish sauce 3 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup shredded carrots ¼ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro ¼ cup peanuts

¼ cup cream of tartar 2 tablespoon baking soda Chocolate Icing 5 cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup unsalted butter, cut up 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk ½ cup whole milk 2 teaspoon pure vanilla

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening Water

Granite is one of the most popular stone countertop materials, thanks to its array of colors and patterns. Marble’s patina and cold surface are appreciated by bakers and professional cooks, while other stones such as soapstone and slate have become trendy, as well. Quartz, an engineered stone that can be customized to mimic the look of natural stone, is another popular option, thanks to its durability. Stone can be honed to a matte finish or polished to high-gloss....