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Test Kitchen Tip: Make the squash blend, ricotta mixture, and slice the toasts up to 24 hours in advance. Store each in a separate airtight container (the toast at room temp, the other two in the fridge). Just before the party, toast the bread as you allow the other two elements to come to room temp. Then layer it up! Test Kitchen Tip: This DIY condiment makes seven half-pints. Enjoy one at the soirée, then send guests home with a jar each as a thoughtful food gift that will extend the celebration....

Buy It: Staub Pie Dish ($40, Bed Bath & Beyond) Test Kitchen Tip: The original recipe calls for potato nuggets, but tots now come with broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, and other veggies hidden right inside. Talk about a seamless way to sneak in a little more produce. Test Kitchen Tip: If you’re sharing this with vegetarians, sautéed mushrooms or plant-based meat crumbles can absolutely replace the beef. Buy It: GreenPan 12-Inch Ceramic Fry Pan ($50, Williams Sonoma)

Test Kitchen Tip: Chiles, such as jalapeño or poblano peppers, contain capsaicin, which gives them their spicy heat and will cause a long-lasting burning tingle on your skin. To avoid this, wear plastic or rubber gloves when working.

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In this autumnal dining room, an apple red makes a statement on traditional dining room chairs. In addition, the color is found in the area rug, creating a seamless look. An orange throw tossed over the bench completes the fall look, but it could be easily swapped out for a blue one that matches the rug during other seasons. In this cozy bedroom, the color on the walls is a toned-down version of an orange mum, and the hue is used in stronger intensities on the accessories to create a balanced color scheme that’s vibrant and soft....

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Test Kitchen Tip: Use any leftover sauce as a dip for vegetables or potato chips. Test Kitchen Tip: Soaking sliced shallots in the homemade dressing mellows their spice and infuses them with flavor. Test Kitchen Tip: Serve this make-ahead Easter side dish up to 24 hours after chilling. Test Kitchen Tip: Look for enoki mushrooms in your local Asian market.

A black and white bedroom color scheme is anything but basic when accented with shiny brass and blush pink. These light tones soften the high-contrast pairing of two-tone wall colors in this bedroom. Because the room receives plenty of natural light, the dark color on the lower portion of the wall feels grounding rather than overwhelming. When incorporating color with black and white, go with barely-there tones to keep the room’s emphasis on its graphic elements....

1. Recycle Old Appliances There are many options for appliance recycling. For small appliances, methods vary depending on the appliance type and where you live. Try taking your small appliance to a local recycling center, suggests Adam Roper, a renewable energy expert. “They will often have special days or weeks when they will accept even more appliances.” Many cities and towns have centers that accept large appliances, too. Look online to find the nearest center....

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1. Hang Outdoor Curtains Draw the eye up—and distract from a small footprint—by hanging drapes made with weather-resistant outdoor fabric. Using a fabric like Sunbrella will protect the drapes from the elements and prevent fading from UV rays. Install an outdoor curtain rod, then use the drapes to visually designate an entertaining or conversation zone on your porch or patio. 2. Add a Mirror Hanging a mirror on your home’s exterior will reflect sunlight and make your outdoor space feel more open....

Instead, follow these Champagne serving and selecting strategies for the best bubbly experience. 1. Pouring sparkling wine in Champagne flutes. There’s a distinct reason why white wine and red wine are served in different-shaped glasses: We experience wine aromas and flavors in very different ways in varying vessels. Just like standard wine, sparkling wine is impacted by the size and shape of the glass you serve it in. Tall, skinny Champagne flutes and wide, bowl-like coupes are the most common options for serving Champagne, but not the best according to most sommeliers (certified wine professionals)....

1. Polar Bear Donuts When you’re through decorating, no one will even guess that these sweet polar bears started out as plain cake donuts. A mix of white frosting and shredded coconut makes realistic-looking polar bear “fur,” but the real showstopper is the powdered donut 3-D face. Marshmallow feet, ears, and a nose also help take each polar bear to new heights. Tie it all together with chocolate frosting—piping on footprints and eyes brings these cold-weather creatures to life....

Naked Cake Remarkably moist (thanks to olive oil in the batter) and just sweet enough, this citrus-flavored cake is complemented by a thin layer of luscious lemon cream. Once you bake, stack, and spread with icing, dress your naked cake as desired. Our favorite outfit? Berries, for a welcome burst of freshness and color, and edible flowers. Nothing makes for a better spring or summer party centerpiece than a naked cake with flowers....