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Many of the green varieties don’t begin to shine until fall. Once fall’s cool nights arrive, euonymus puts on a spectacular display of glowing oranges, reds, yellows, and burgundies. Others also have unique fruits with bright pink skin that open to reveal a bright orange interior. Euonymus Care Must-Knows With around 175 species in this family, requirements are going to vary. Preferred soil conditions, however, remain fairly consistent. Ideally, euonymus should be planted in well-drained, medium-moisture soil....

How to Poach Eggs Like a Pro For perfectly poached eggs with silky, set whites and slightly thickened yolks, start with a saucepan or skillet of boiling water. Lower the heat to simmering and add a tablespoon of vinegar to help avoid stringy egg whites. (The vinegar helps the protein in the egg whites coagulate quickly for a uniform shape.) Crack one egg in a cup or small dish. Hold the lip of the cup close to the water and slip the whole egg in at once....

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk White Confetti Cake 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ⅛ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter or margarine 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 egg whites 1 ⅓ cup buttermilk or sourmilk* ¼ cup multicolored nonpareils

1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon pear nectar or milk title: “Five Spice Pear Pie Bars” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Christopher Hutchens” 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 ½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 2 tablespoon orange juice

Carry a poinsettia theme through your decor with homemade paper poinsettias, used as accents on a tinsel garland, gift toppers, or wreath ornaments. Stored loosely wrapped in tissue paper in a waterproof box at the end of the season, they’ll last for several holidays to come. To make a carved pumpkin last longer, soak it in a solution of 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water before you cut. Keep the top and stem intact and cut a hole at the bottom or back of the pumpkin for cleaning out and adding a light....

Change Up: Replace tomato paste with Alfredo sauce and use provolone cheese. * If your grill pan is small, you may have to grill in batches.

1 12 ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers 2 large, ripe tomatoes, quarted ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 cup sugar 1 cup water

Easy Ways to Make Decorative Piecrust Edges These piecrust edges will work for recipes calling for a single-crust pastry. If you’re making a fancy piecrust, such as a braid, circle, or leaf shape, make an extra half batch of dough for the cutouts—you don’t want to run out mid-decoration. For covered pies and lattice piecrusts, you’ll use a double-crust recipe. Once you roll out the crust, trim the pastry to ½ inch beyond the edge of the pie plate ($5, Bed Bath & Beyond)....

1 cup water ½ cup edible flowers (such as marigolds, calendula, violas, pansies, or dianthus) 1 cup fresh raspberries or other fresh fruit

Double Mustard-Brown Sugar Glaze: In a small saucepan combine 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, and 2 Tbsp. whole grain mustard. Cook and stir until bubbly. Boil gently, uncovered, 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme. Makes 2/3 cup.Note: if desired, brush turkey lightly with olive oil after glazing and removing turkey from oven.Nutrition analysis per serving: 511 calories, 57 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 29 g total fat (6 g sat....

⅓ cup butter 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon shortening 4 tablespoon cold water *Toasting Nuts: To toast hazelnuts, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, watching carefully and stirring once or twice. Remove the skins from the hazelnuts by placing the warm nuts on a kitchen towel and rubbing the nuts until the skins come loose....

1 egg, beaten 1 ¼ cup French or Italian bread crumbs ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried thyme, crushed ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound lean ground beef Test Kitchen Tip: A double batch can be made in an 8-quart Dutch oven. Reheating and Serving: To serve, transfer soup to a 4-quart Dutch oven. Bring soup to boiling, stirring frequently....

Although they might seem big, bulky, and unfamiliar to launder, washing and drying pillows is simpler than it seems. Use our guide to learn how to wash pillows, how to keep them clean, and when to replace them. These tips will help make sure your pillows are washed, dried, and fluffed to perfection. How to Wash Pillows Before washing pillows, remove any covers or pillowcases, and check the manufacturer’s instructions for washing....