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2 cup fresh or frozen peas ½ cup sliced green onions 3 tablespoon melted butter ¼ cup torn mint leaves ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon sugar 3 cup cooked rice 2 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken broth

⅓ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup sugar ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoon butter title: “Eggnog Muffins” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-27” author: “Laura Shakin” ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup sugar ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoon butter

The national average cost for building a deck is about $12,600, according to the home improvement comparison site, Fixr. Costs range from $2,200 on the low end, and up to $35,000 on the high end. With lumber costs (and supply) in flux, planning ahead and considering all the contingencies can help save you money and time, whether you’re building yourself or hiring a contractor. Here’s a look at the average cost to build a deck, along with essential budgeting steps to take before you get going....

How to Grow Boxwood Landscape architect, boxwood grower, and former director of the American Boxwood Society, Andrea Filippone shares her essential care tips. 1. Conditions Boxwood thrives in full sun to part shade. Those in full shade won’t grow as vigorously. Plants in full sun, particularly in hot inland areas, can be at risk of scorching. Hardiness depends on variety, but most grow in Zones 5-9. 2. Drainage Plant in loose, quick-draining soil....

How to Grow Fernleaf Peonies Hardy in Zones 3-8, fernleaf peony will do best in part shade to full sun. The best time to plant your fernleaf peony is in the fall. It’s not picky about soil type, as long as it’s well-drained. If you have sandy or clay soil, it helps to mix in plenty of compost to the planting site. It may take a couple of years for your new plant to bloom, but it be worth the wait when its gorgeous crimson petals finally unfurl....

3 tablespoon rice vinegar 3 tablespoon walnut oil 1 small clove garlic 2 tablespoon snipped fresh mint ¼ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt

2 cup cubed seedless cantaloupe, honeydew, and/or watermelon melon 1 cup chopped, seeded cucumber ½ cup chopped orange or yellow sweet pepper 1 ear fresh sweet corn, cut from the cob or 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed 3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 3 tablespoon lime juice (Juice from 1 lime) 1 tablespoon honey or packed brown sugar Teaching Notes: Prepare the salsa first, before baking the fish....

¾ cup light mayonnaise ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream 1 tablespoon white vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt

Top Varieties for Floribunda Rose Rosa ‘Flower Carpet Scarlet’ A new breed of landscaping roses came about with the advent of shrub roses, which offer beautiful ways to fill in borders and cover bare earth. The low-growing groundcover roses are useful for mass planting in a border or under a tree, and can mix colorfully with perennials or shrubs. They can line a path, cover a slope, or be planted in hanging baskets or window boxes for a bloom-spilling display....

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Fritillary, also called checkered lily, stands about 1 foot tall and is especially attractive in grassy, naturalized plantings or along a pathway where it will catch the eye of passersby. These plants grow well in moist areas, making them a great choice for the edge of rain gardens and streamside gardens. Plant fritillary singly or in groups of three to five. Follow these six steps to make a rain garden in your landscape....

1 pound baby gem lettuce, washed and dried thoroughly, or two 8-ounce romaine lettuce hearts, cored and leaves separated 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 mango, peeled, and sliced 1 large watermelon radish or large red radishes, sliced (about 3/4 cup) ¼ cup cilantro leaves For Dressing: 2 tablespoon apricot or peach preserves ¾ teaspoon chile de arbol powder or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoon finely chopped green onion