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Ragin’ Cajun Wings: Prepare as directed, except reduce hot pepper sauce to 2 tablespoons and omit paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir 1/4 cup chili sauce, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and 1 teaspoon vinegar into marinade. Fiery Chipotle Wings: Prepare as directed, except use bottled hot chipotle pepper sauce in place of bottled hot pepper sauce and use ground chipotle chile pepper in place of cayenne pepper. Hot Habañero BBQ Wings: Prepare as directed, except omit marinade....

How to Clean a Digital Thermometer Alternatively, you can wash with soap and water, but take care not to submerge the electronic components, which can damage the device. You should also avoid using hot water to clean a thermometer, as this could damage the sensor that reads the temperature. How to Clean an Infrared or Forehead Thermometer Clean the thermometer’s sensor with a cotton ball or pad soaked in at least 60 percent rubbing alcohol....

1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon instant coffee crystals

2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoon espresso powder 1 teaspoon vanilla Milk

Go ethereal and airy with light colors, or achieve a moody, dramatic look by layering on dark hues. Color-washing techniques are rooted in the basics of painting, with a few additional steps, and, in some cases, a specialty glaze. The final look depends on the colors and brush pattern you choose, and how you layer the paints. Whether you decide to color wash an entire room, just one accent wall, or even a piece of furniture, the results will be transformative....

Editor’s tip: Drill holes through 1/2- to 1-inch segments of wood dowel and place behind slim items to make the knobs easier to grasp.

1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced (2 cups) ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt

To Tote: Pack wrapped sandwiches with an ice pack in an insulated cooler.

Cyclamineus Daffodil Care Daffodils grow best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Improve poorly drained soil before planting the bulbs, or plant your daffodils in raised beds where you control the soil mixture. Daffodils grow best when surrounded by dry soil in summer, so skip the irrigated landscape beds. Aim for a planting spot that receives at least 6 hours of sun a day, which may include the ground beneath a canopy of deciduous trees....

The cause of this kitchen color shift is simple—homeowners are ready for something different. “The white kitchen has dominated the market, at all price points, beyond its prime,” says Ellen Lopez, founder and creative director at EL Design Studio. Incorporating color is a trend expected to take off throughout the home, and the kitchen is at the center of it all. “The kitchen signifies a place for everyone to gather, and the idea of dark and moody to me also translates as warm, cozy, and togetherness,” says Nureed Saeed, owner and creative director of Nu Interiors....

Pair bright accessories with some seriously chic neutrals. Gray walls, trim, and flooring provide a sophisticated backdrop for a showstopper rug in a bold graphic style. The coordinating orchids and purple pillows repeat the color found in the rug to make the room feel pulled together and intentional. An all-white room is the perfect neutral foundation to make bright colors pop. Consider all the different textures and finishes of white to keep the room from falling flat....

Closet Clean-Out Of course, it’s easier to organize your closet if you have less stuff to store. Start organizing your closet by doing a thorough closet clean-out. To help with the process, be honest in asking yourself these questions: If you’re still stumped or having difficulty parting with things, try one of these strategies: Flip all of your hangers the wrong way. When you wear a piece of clothing, put it back....