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⅓ cup buttermilk ¼ cup fat-free Greek yogurt 2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill weed 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

** If you like, replace the blueberries with one of the following dried fruit options: chopped dried apples, raisins, dates, cranberries, cherries, or mixed fruit.

The couple’s new Texas home was under construction when Dodson stepped in. What everyone agreed on was the need for a kitchen where the family (including daughters ages 9, 16, and 19) could gather daily and entertain family and friends. Dodson planted a super-size island topped with a thick slab of Calacatta marble in the center of the room. Ends of the island are also clad in the heavily veined marble, giving it the heft to balance the spacious room....

If you don’t have space in the ground, you can still grow cabbage in a container garden. Because cabbage is a cool-season crop, it does well planted with edible flowers such as pansy, viola, and calendula. How to Grow Cabbage Like most of its relatives (kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and kohlrabi), cabbage is a cool-season crop that thrives when temperatures stay between 30°F and 75°F. If you grow it from seed, start the seeds indoors about six weeks before your last expected spring frost date....

How to Freeze Ham Fresh, cooked, cured, country—there are so many types of ham. Any type of ham can be frozen, but it can be hard to determine the best way to freeze it. If the ham is unopened, you can freeze it in its original packaging. When freezing leftover ham (whole or sliced), here are some tips to follow: Make sure ham is cooled and dry (to prevent ice crystals)....

Candytuft Care This tough southern European native requires well-drained soil, as it’s susceptible to crown rot in soggy conditions. Avoid soil with too much clay, since it holds too much moisture, especially during winter months. The soil should be more alkaline than acidic. Candytuft also needs as much sun as possible. Full sun will bring out the best blossoms and prevent legginess. Cut this plant back after it blooms (or when it’s grown in part shade) to stimulate new growth and promote a compact habit....

Baked Custards: Prepare as above, except omit the 1/3 cup sugar that is caramelized in step 1. Divide egg mixture among custard cups or one 3-1/2-cup soufflé dish. Bake individual custards as directed for flans or bake in the soufflé dish for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve warm or chilled. Makes 4 individual custards or 1 large custard.Per custard: 236 cal., 14 g total fat (8g sat. fat), 192 mg chol....

** For extra golden color, add a sprinkle of sugar to the onion-carrot mixture after removing lid. To Stuff a Turkey Spoon the stuffing lightly into the body and neck cavity of the turkey. (Spoon any remaining stuffing into a casserole and chill. Bake, covered, alongside the turkey for 40 minutes or until heated through.) Roast the turkey, adding an additional 15 to 45 minutes to the timing. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the stuffing inside the turkey is 165°F....