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Ham and Vegetable Bean Soup: Prepare as above, except after slightly mashing beans, stir in 2 cups sliced carrot and 2 cups sliced parsnip or chopped, peeled rutabaga. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes more or until vegetables are tender. Stir in chopped meat; heat through. Makes 5 servings (8 cups).Per 1 1/2 cups: 277 cal., 5 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 21 mg chol....

Spending on emergency repairs increased 42%, with an average of $2,231 spent on an average of 2.2 projects per household, likely due to the added stress on home systems from people being indoors more. Weather also played a part; the report found that in states that experienced severe weather conditions, such as California, Texas, and New York, emergency repairs were even higher. Thanks to a red-hot housing market, homeowners also gained equity....

Chocolate-Hazelnut Crepes: Prepare Crepes as directed. For each crepe, spread unbrowned side with 1 to 2 Tbsp. chocolate-hazelnut spread. Sprinkle 1 to 2 Tbsp. chopped toasted hazelnuts and/or banana slices along edge of crepe; roll up from the filled edge. Per crepe: 200 calories, 4 g protein, 29 g carb., 8 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 19 g total sugar, 2% Vitamin A, 4% Vitamin C, 65 mg sodium, 6% calcium, 5% iron...

Mocha Hot Cocoa: Prepare as directed, except stir 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or instant coffee crystals into the sugar mixture. Irish Hot Cocoa: Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur with the vanilla. Minted Hot Cocoa: Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup peppermint schnapps or 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract with the vanilla.

That flair, though tightly edited, does the heavy lifting that personalizes this beach house for Rose, her husband, Carl, and their two young children. In the entryway, a jute rug from Stark sets a casual scene. To streamline the room, Huh remade an existing rattan sofa into an all-upholstered piece that sports a clean, modern style with graphic color blocks of dark gray and white. For durability, she chose a fabric for the frame that takes the sting out of spills with its easy cleanup....

How to Beat Egg Whites to Stiff Peaks Step-by-Step Before we can get to the actual beating, we need to get our eggs ready. 1. Separate the Eggs Fun fact about eggs: They separate more easily when they’re cold, but you’ll achieve stiff egg whites more easily if you let them warm up a bit before beating. Use an egg separator ($7.99, Bed Bath & Beyond) to separate the eggs straight from the fridge....

Our Favorite Real-Life Bedrooms Dust the Ceiling Fan With the fan turned off, gently wipe the edges of the fan blades from center to tip with a cleaning cloth or paper towel moistened with all-purpose cleaner. For weekly touch-ups, use a ceiling fan duster with an extended handle. You can use the fan duster to touch up hard-to-reach light fixtures, too. Extra tip: If there is a lot of dust accumulated on the blades, place an old towel or drop cloth on the floor or bed below the fan....

Deck stains can be difficult to remove, but with the right cleaning method and supplies, you can get your outdoor space looking good as new. Keep in mind that the best deck stain remover will depend on the type of stain. Use the instructions below to learn how to clean a deck to restore your space for outdoor living. How to Clean a Deck Plan to clean stains on decks as soon as possible to prevent the mark from setting into the wood permanently....

Step 1: Soak the Beans Before you get cooking, start by soaking the dried beans to help them rehydrate (they won’t be ready to eat right after they soak, but they will be soft enough to add to recipes or to cook). Sort through the beans and remove any pebbles or debris. Rinse the beans in a colander under cold running water to remove any surface sand or dirt. Then choose one of the following soaking methods:...

How to Cook a Brisket on a Charcoal Grill Slow cookers and Dutch ovens are usually popular tools for cooking brisket because they make it easy to keep the heat low, and let the brisket simmer for a long time in its juices. Charcoal grills usually have a much higher heat, and food tends to cook more quickly, so when you’re learning how to cook brisket on the grill, what you’re actually going to do is convert your charcoal grill into a smoker....

Here’s how I managed to eat splendidly for 45 days while cooking without a kitchen. Top Tips for Cooking in a Hotel Room Here are my top lessons learned that prove cooking on a road trip is possible. Bookmark Some No-Cook Recipes: The most obvious go-to recipes for cooking in a hotel room is a stash of no-cook recipes. Mix Up a Salad: Salads hit the spot, especially when you’re traveling somewhere warm....

How to Pick a Frosting for Cupcake Decorating The first step of decorating a cupcake is deciding which type of frosting to use. To get started, here’s a list of popular cupcake decorating frosting options, plus recipes and tips for using each. Butter Frosting: For a quick and easy cupcake frosting, choose butter frosting. The simple mixture of butter, powdered sugar, and milk tastes terrific and is easy to pipe on cupcakes and cakes....

How to Make Pan-Fried Fish Pan-fried fish uses just a thin layer of hot oil or shortening in a skillet and a light flour or cornmeal coating on the fish instead of a batter. It’s simpler, less messy, and more healthful than deep-frying. Choose Your Fish For four servings, choose 1 pound of skinless fish fillets, about ½- to ¾-inch thick. So what’s the best fish to fry? Any fillets will work, including mild-flavor whitefish, cod, flounder, red snapper, and orange roughy....