Total cost (excluding labor): $2,555 Total cost (excluding labor): $2,940 Total cost (excluding labor): $4,991 Total cost (excluding labor): $2,160 Total cost (excluding labor): $3,528 Total cost (excluding labor): $4,328

KitchenAid stand mixers have been beloved for generations, and the Artisan Mini Plus 3.5-Quart mixer is no exception. Don’t be fooled by the word “mini” from this smaller version of the original mixer—it can still make up to five dozen cookies in one go without taking up as much counter space. And with a $110 price difference, you won’t miss the additional 1.5-quart. The mixer has 10 speeds to achieve a perfect consistency, whether you’re making pizza dough or whipping meringue....

**Ice cream options Black Walnut Ice CreamCherry-Vanilla Ice CreamCaramel Ice Cream

Linzer Thumbprints Prepare dough, bake, and let cool as directed. Once cool, place 2/3 cup powdered sugar in a large plastic bag. Add cookies, a few at a time, shaking to coat. Fill each with 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves. Top with toasted sliced almonds. Almond-Cherry Thumbprints Prepare dough as directed, except add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with the egg yolks. Roll balls in 2 lightly beaten egg whites then in 1 cup finely chopped slivered almonds....

3 cup grape tomatoes ¼ cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger Teaching Notes: Roasting the tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness in this homemade ketchup, which is lower in sodium and sugar than purchased ketchup. If you don’t have a food processor, you can mash the tomatoes using the back of a wooden spoon. The mixture will be chunkier....

½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ cup pale ale ½ cup chili sauce ¼ cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce

Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare Four-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese as directed, except preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes, in the prepared baking pan. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over squash pieces; toss to coat. Roast, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir cooked squash into pasta with the cheese sauce....

With a succulent subscription, you can expect a fresh batch of these plants delivered to your door every month (or whatever frequency of your choosing). Before you can start experiencing the excitement of a new plant arriving on your front step, there are several factors to consider such as affordability, succulent variety, shipping, and more when committing to a succulent subscription. Prepare to bring more greenery into your life with minimal hassle when you sign up for one of these fully vetted succulent subscriptions....

Bidens Care Must-Knows This tough annual can keep blooming through some genuinely rough conditions. Once they’re established, bidens plants are quite drought tolerant. Plant them in well-drained soils with a good amount of organic matter, as they are heavy feeders. Give them a monthly dose of fertilizer at a minimum to keep them producing cheery flowers or at least a dose of slow-release fertilizer. While they can tolerate drought well, they appreciate regular watering when possible....

1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla Milk Chocolate Truffle Icing 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon light-color corn syrup 1 ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate pieces ¾ teaspoon vanilla