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Grace Rigdon graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in apparel merchandising and journalism, which made her a perfect fit for becoming a beauty and fashion writer.

3 cup cider vinegar ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper

4 9 inch flour tortillas nonstick coating spray Tarragon-Buttermilk Dressing ⅓ cup buttermilk 2 tablespoon light mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon or dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed or dillweed

2 fresh serrano peppers 3 fresh tomatillos 3 green onions, thinly sliced (6 tablespoons) 2 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or parsley ¼ teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, minced

Tips Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Cups of Powdered Sugar in a Pound One pound of powdered sugar contains approximately 4 cups. This is the usual size and amount in one box of powdered sugar. Compared to the other sugars listed here, powdered sugar (or confectioners sugar) is fluffier and light, so you get more cups per pound. Cups of Brown Sugar in a Pound One pound of brown sugar (light or dark) contains about 3½ cups when loose and 2¼ cups when packed into measuring cups ($15, Target)....

The Best Rose Fertilizers Like all plants, roses need three primary nutrients: Nitrogen (the “N” on a fertilizer label), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), plus several secondary and trace elements. Trace elements (boron, chlorine, copper, and iron) promote plant cell and root growth. Most garden soils provide some of these nutrients, but they become depleted as the plants grow and use them. That’s where you come in; adding nutrients back to the soil helps roses perform their best....

Stock Base Choose from 1 tablespoon beef stock base, chicken stock base, or vegetable stock base (such as Better Than Bouillon) Flavor Boost Choose one or two: 1 1/2 teaspoons lime, lemon, or orange zest; 3/4 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce; 2 tablespoons white miso paste; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh herbs (dill weed, cilantro, chives, sage, parsley)...

To Store: Cool muffins completely. Place in a resealable plastic bag or an airtight container; seal or cover tightly. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw muffins at room temperature if frozen. Split and serve as directed.

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening or lard ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening or lard ¼ cup ice water

How to BBQ a Whole Chicken on a Charcoal Grill To cook a whole chicken on the grill, you’ll want to butterfly it first so more of the meat is in contact with grill grates. This allows the chicken to cook more quickly and will also help prevent the chicken from overcooking. Cut along each side of the backbone and remove it, and turn the chicken breast-side up. Open the two sides of the chicken, similar to a book, and lay it flat....

Both open and covered pergolas provide a beautiful setting for backyard barbecues, fire pits, hot tubs, and more. Ideal for climbing plants, DIY pergolas create an area of dappled sunlight that’s ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. You can make it as shady as you like by adding climbing plants and creepers, or by topping off the structure with fabric. The four corners of the pergola can also be anchored with planter boxes....

Try painting the birch plywood box and adding ash veneer tape to the edges to give your modular boxes a distinctive look. For a more colorful accent, paint the entire box. Or you can accent the birch plywood with walnut plugs and veneer. You’ll likely need several hours to build and finish seven boxes. Before you begin, assemble materials and prepare your work area. Then follow these steps to learn how to make DIY modular boxes....