4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla food coloring (optional) 2 teaspoon water

¼ cup butter, melted ¼ cup sugar 1 ¼ cup finely crushed gluten-free graham crackers (about 8 crackers; 5 oz.)

½ cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard Milk

2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves and small stems 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and small stems ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ⅓ cup red sweet pepper, coarsely chopped ¼ cup water 2 tablespoon onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed ⅛ teaspoon red pepper, crushed ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon sugar 2 ½ tablespoon sherry vinegar...

8 frankfurters or smoked chicken, kielbasa, or bratwurst sausage links 8 frankfurter buns, split We suggest using apple- or mango-flavor chicken sausage with these toppings.

As a columnist, Helen has collaborated with online publications, like Les Petits Gazette. She’s also been a writer and film reviewer for the Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Helen graduated from the San Diego State University, majoring in communications and political science. Prior, she studied international studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, and attended The University of New South Wales for business certifications and technology.

1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoon fat from pan drippings, margarine or butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 2 cup beef broth

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ cup buttermilk ¾ cup cooking oil ½ cup milk 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoon sugar 2 egg whites

You don’t have to go full vegetarian to reap health benefits, either—eating less meat and more whole grains, beans, and veggies can still improve your health. Whether you’re adding more plant-based foods to your plate or following a vegetarian diet, these tips will help you plan well-balanced meals. 1. Get Enough Protein Adding enough protein to your plate is a top concern for many vegetarians. Once you cut back on meat or eliminate it entirely, you need to find other protein sources to replace it....

Take hurricanes, for example. Tropical storms, cyclones, hurricanes—none of these are new phenomena for anyone living in or around Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and other coastal areas. Still, many people have observed that these major storms seem to be both more frequent and more intense than they have in the past. If you’ve also noticed this, it’s not just a trick of the light—extreme weather feels more common because it is....