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Ask any Mexican cook, “how do you make mole?” You’ll realize that mole can be made in countless different ways. For this recipe that uses a lot of tomato paste, we feature that ingredient, plus chile peppers, diced tomatoes, toasted almonds, onion, garlic, coriander, salt, cinnamon, and bittersweet chocolate. (Trust the process!) Those final two warming and sweet elements really accentuate the umami tomatoes and chicken. Once you’ve tried the chicken mole tostada-style, give it a go in tacos, enchiladas, burrito bowls, and tortas....

Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil (hibiscus plants don’t like drying out) Size: Up to 7 feet tall Zones: 5-10 Buy It: Exotic Hibiscus Collection ($60, Breck’s) Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Oriental Lilies Stargazer Bulbs ($13, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 3-10 Buy It: Joe Pye Weed Native Wildflower Seeds ($3, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and rich, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 3-7 Buy It: Multi-Colored Flowers Delphinium Mixture ($13, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Herbstonne Black-Eyed Susan Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Double Pink Hollyhock ($11, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Boltonia Asteroides Seeds ($10, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 3-7 Buy It: Goatsbeard Live Plant Growing Conditions: Part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 9 feet tall Zones: 7-9 Buy It: Cardiocrinum Giganteum Bulb Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Queen Of The Prairie Seeds Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 7 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Plume Poppy ($10, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Part shade and consistently moist, fertile soil Size: Up to 10 feet tall Zones: 7-10 Buy It: Gunnera Manicata Seeds ($10, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and consistently moist soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 7-10; in colder areas you can dig and store the tubers in a frost-free place for the winter Buy It: Giant Canna Bulbs ($21, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained, consistently moist soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Cup Plant Seeds ($3, Walmart)

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Test Kitchen Tip: Use leftover rolls and ham to create delicious ham sliders after the holiday.

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1. Eliminate Creases with a Pool Noodle Air-drying clothes on a rack is a great option when you need to avoid the hot heat of a dryer. But the unsightly lines created by your drying rack can be frustrating. Here’s a laundry hack that’s easy and affordable. Take a basic pool noodle, make a cut along one side, and slide it onto your rack. Bye-bye, creases! 2. Make a DIY Spot Treater You probably have the makings for this DIY spot treatment in your kitchen cabinets....

Buy It: ICO Spiralizer ($22, Walmart) Buy It: Blue Diamond Nonstick Skillet ($35, Target) Buy It: Chefman Immersion Blender ($45, Walmart) Buy It: Ninja Air Fryer ($89, Walmart) Buy It: Hamilton Beach Food Processor ($70, Target)

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Our collection of table decorations includes bright colors, sparkles, metallic color palettes, and plenty of bubbly. Our New Year’s table settings help set the tone for your holiday dinner party; they’re so good your guests might forget about the ball drop!

Test Kitchen Tip: Can’t find ube? Seek out Okinawan purple sweet potatoes or even regular orange sweet potatoes.