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2 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon cardamom seeds 4 whole cloves

Without any timing instructions in the original recipe, deBoschnek pays close attention to the creamy chicken mixture to ensure it’s thickened. The recipe also doesn’t call for transferring the chicken, but the chef moves the finished mixture to a bowl to cool while the rice is prepared. Melted butter and hot rice are used to help unmold the grains when complete. If you have leftover chicken or turkey, this vintage recipe is an easy way to put them to use....

Plants for Creating the Small Children’s Vegetable Garden Plan ‘Baby Boo’ pumpkin ‘Jack-be-little’ pumpkin ‘Heavenly Blue’ morning glory ‘Mammoth’ or ‘California Greystripe’ sunflower ‘Easter Egg’ radish ‘Tristar’ or ‘Ozark Beauty’ strawberry ‘Sungold’ tomato Marigold (Sophia mix) If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. And because some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting....

Derived from the French word for Chinese, the term chinoiserie (pronounced ‘sheen-wah-zuh-ree’) refers to the western European interpretation of traditional Chinese motifs and techniques. Popularized in the 17th century, the style encompasses furniture, wallcoverings, fabrics, and pottery. Porcelain and ceramic designs often feature intricate blue-and-white patterns depicting natural elements, pagodas, and scenes of leisure. Now, the classic Chinese-inspired style has made its way into pumpkin decorating, too. Faux pumpkins decorated in chinoiserie designs are now widely available on sites like Etsy, or you can create your own using paint or decoupaged fabric....

2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup cold water

3 tablespoon butter 3 cup sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoon coffee liqueur 2 tablespoon brewed coffee, cooled

1 cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk