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Smart Swap Use frozen peppers for the fresh and sub in your favorite pizza topping for the mushrooms.

Growing Cauliflower Cauliflower grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil and full sun—at least 8 hours of bright sun each day. Consistent moisture and nutrient-rich soil are key to good cauliflower growth. Enrich the area prior to planting by incorporating a 3-inch layer of well-decomposed compost into the soil. Make plans to irrigate plants with a drip hose or overhead watering, such as a watering can, prior to planting. Cauliflower is related to cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, kale, turnip, and rutabaga....

“Chartreuse is just the sophisticated and optimistic color we need right now,” says Anna Brockway, cofounder and president of Chairish. “It’s long been one of my favorites, and I’m thrilled to see it having a moment, especially since it plays surprisingly well with others.” Its chameleon-like quality is due to the blending of both warm and cool tones, explains Lance Thomas, principal designer with Thomas Guy Interiors. The result is one vibrant shade with a versatile skill set....

1 cup ketchup 2 teaspoon instant coffee crystals ⅛ teaspoon chipotle chili powder

¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces ¼ cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon butter ¾ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon light-color corn syrup

½ cup whipping cream 4 ounce bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Flaming Caramel-Pecan Fondue: Prepare as directed in step 1, except omit peanut butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping. Cook and stir until heated through. Pour mixture into a fondue pot; keep warm over a fondue burner. Slowly pour 1 tablespoon rum into fondue pot. Ignite rum by touching lighted match to edge of pot. (Cooking or flambéing with an open flame should be done with great care. It will take about 11/2 minutes for the flame to burn down....

Tip: To toast pine nuts, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, shaking pan once or twice.

½ cup butter 1 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk Milk (optional)

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough Prepare as directed, except stir in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with the flour before pasteurizing.PER COOKIE Same as above, except 119 cal., 58 mg sodium “Oreo” Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough Prepare as directed, except reduce chocolate chips to 1 cup and stir in 2 cups chopped chocolate sandwich cookies with white or red filling.PER COOKIE Same as above, except 121 cal., 3 g sat....

3 tablespoon light mayonnaise ½ teaspoon chopped canned chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce* **Tip: An artichoke is done when a leaf pulls out easily from near the center. Or check the doneness of the artichoke by inserting a toothpick in the bottom of the artichoke; it should go in easily. *Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible....

4 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean Also Try This: For quick cutout shapes, use a symmetrical cookie cutter such as a bell, angel, or snowman.