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A low-sugar dessert that also happens to be gluten-free? Absolutely! The 3-ingredient recipe only requires peanut butter, sugar, and an egg for freshly-baked cookies that taste just like the classic you know and love. Beans in brownies? Stick with us here. Blending black beans with applesauce and chopped chocolate leaves any trace of bean flavor behind. The result is a healthy low-sugar dessert that tastes rich and fudgy while providing an added fiber boost....

Buy It: Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 10-Inch Fluted Mold, $15, Walmart

Test Kitchen Tip: Make these rolls up to three days ahead of your Easter brunch. Test Kitchen Tip: Don’t be alarmed if the top of your finished bread is a touch darker than oven-baked. It’s normal since the heating element is directly above the loaf.

1. Moody Colors “Moody” might not be what you want to hear when it comes to weather forecasts and the stock market, but when it comes to picking a paint color, the moodier the better! Rich, dark, and complex colors like chestnut brown, deep burgundy, and charcoal blue are considered moody because of their velvety appearance and complex undertones, which provide layers of rich depth that we don’t always see with traditional colors....

Buy It: GreenPan Skillet ($40, Bed Bath & Beyond) Test Kitchen Tip: For the best stuffed pork chops, reach for a thin-blade, sharp knife. This tool allows you to slice a small, deep opening, so less of the filling falls out. Test Kitchen Tip: Bypass the alcohol by swapping apple juice for the bourbon, if desired. Test Kitchen Tip: The USDA now recommends cooking pork at 145°F (rather than the previous final cooking temp suggestion of 160°F)....

A. Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’): 3 B. Full-moon maple (Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’): 1 C. Oxalis ‘Zinfandel’: 1 D. Foamflower (Tiarella ‘Pink Brushes’): 1 A. Caladium ‘Gingerland’: 1 B. Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Inky Fingers’): 1 A. Caladium ‘Florida Elise’: 2 B. Perilla ‘Gage’s Shadow’: 1 C. Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’): 1 D. New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens ‘Sonic Cherry’): 1 E. Oxalis ‘Zinfandel’: 1 A. Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Sedona’): 1 B....

Editor’s Tip: To keep your hydrangeas fresh, store them in medium light at temperatures below 70 degrees. Editor’s Flower Tip: To keep your amaryllis fresh, expose it to bright light as much as possible. Editor’s Tip: Cymbidium orchids do best in bright light and when they are watered weekly. Editor’s Tip: Watering once a week will keep your festive orchid fresh for the whole holiday season. Editor’s Tip: Cut poinsettias can last up to two weeks....

3 Fresh Berry Storage Tips from the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen We’ve all been there: That package of berries has only been in the refrigerator for two days, but the fruit already looks past its prime (or worse, unsafe to eat). The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has discovered three helpful hints to extend the life of your berries so you can safely enjoy them for up to five days after bringing them home....

We created three fall flower arrangement ideas with numerous different flower varieties and color combinations. Follow our designs or DIY a fall flower arrangement on your own! Green and White Fall Flower Arrangement Everyone can use a simple flower arrangement in their home. Try a white and green color scheme: The white will pop against green foliage, and the arrangement will look gorgeous among all types of decor. When going for a simple flower arrangement, let the vase stand out....

Once you’ve made as many pinecone trees as you like, coat each with a thin coat of white paint ($3, Michaels). Editor’s Tip: To make this floral centerpiece last, set the bouquet in a vase with water first; set the vase inside the pineapple. Editor’s Tip: Make orange pomanders by using a large needle to poke holes into oranges. Push the stems of whole cloves into the holes in the oranges....

Squash, spices, and pumpkin have flooded the shelves of your favorite grocery stores, Trader Joe’s included. If you’re lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s nearby, you’re lucky enough to snag these yummy fall foods. The only downside is that most of these items are limited time only, so you’ll need to act fast to get the items you want to try most and stock up on the ones you already know you love....

1. How to Boil Corn on the Cob If you want to cook a few ears quickly, boiling corn on the cob is the way to go. You can even speed up the process by peeling off the husks and silks while you wait for the water to boil. Follow these three simple steps for how to boil corn on the cob: Prefer to leave the husks on? Try this recipe for boiled-in-the-husk corn on the cob....

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines zero-waste as the “conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.” All of this is done without harming the health of humans or our planet’s natural resources. While corporations and manufacturers can adopt the concept on a larger scale, incremental efforts at home can make an impact, too. If you’re looking for a place to start, Lily Cameron, co-founder of blog, book, and former store Wild Minimalist, suggests making small, purposeful choices to be more eco-conscious....

1. You’re using fabric softener or bleach. Avoid washing your face mask with any laundry products that could irritate your skin or respiratory system, including bleach, ammonia, and fabric softener. “While bleach may be great for sanitizing hard surfaces or cleaning towels and bedding, bleach is not a recommended cleaning agent for face masks, even in a diluted solution,” says Diann Peart, founder of green cleaning product company Truce. Because you need to breathe through the mask, sometimes for long periods of time, it’s best to avoid washing it with any harsh cleaning agents....

If you’re as hooked on the air fryer as we are, this is the less-than-5-ingredient chicken dinner you’ve been waiting for. It’s essentially a quicker roast chicken that needs zero oven time to cook to crispy-skin perfection. If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers of this healthy chicken entrée, enjoy them in sandwiches, on salads, or as part of a platter of nachos the next day. Buy It: Ninja Air Fryer Max XL, $169....