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4 ounce dried New Mexico, ancho, and/or pasilla chile peppers ½ teaspoon caraway seeds ½ teaspoon coriander seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 5 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoon water Easy Scrambled Eggs 6 eggs ⅓ cup milk, half-and-half, or light cream ¼ teaspoon salt dash ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Sweet Harissa Sauce Replace chile peppers with 1 cup roasted red sweet peppers....

3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 cup seeded, chopped cucumber 1 8 ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained ⅓ cup chopped onion 1 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla

4 artichokes 2 lemons (1 halved; 1 cut into wedges) Fresh Mint, Basil, and Pistachio Sauce; Tarragon Buttter; and/or Dijon Dipping Sauce

By making a bold lifestyle-changing decision—like not buying any clothes for a year or not eating a single carb in the new year—you’re setting yourself up for failure. You’ll eventually cave and see a great sweater on sale, or you won’t be able to resist a sweet treat. After you break the resolution once, it’s easy to throw in the towel and quit altogether. Rather than make one grand resolution, try micro goals that can help you reach the same end goal more quickly....

The 10-episode series will follow the Finkelsteins as they crisscross the country searching for old yet architecturally intact homes under $150,000 to feature on their site. They’ll take you inside houses with incredible features like soaring spiral staircases, gorgeous stained-glass windows, and enormous stone fireplaces, while breaking down the historical significance of each home. Aided by 3D renderings and Elizabeth’s background as a historic preservationist, the couple will also help you envision what the homes could look like with proper restorations....

¾ cup yellow mustard 3 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and finely crumbled 4 teaspoon packed brown sugar

“There is something extra-special about a formal dinner because there is an elevated level of attention, not only from the host but from the guests as well,” says Timothy. “Conversations are at their best, and guests make the effort to dress elegantly.” Backed by stately original 18th-century paneling, a Louis XVI sideboard, and a gilded English mirror, Timothy’s dining table shines, subtly establishing a regal ambiance. Atop white linen placemats embroidered with pomegranates, the designer placed selections from his inventory of luxurious tableware, including green Limoges dinner plates with gold embellishments, lion’s-head soup bowls, and cut-crystal stemware....

Lunar New Year is on a different date each year because it follows the lunar calendar, rather than the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated on the first day of the first lunar month, February 1, 2022, and extends until the 15th day of the first lunar month, February 15, 2022, which is called the Lantern Festival. As a kid, I had no clue about the lunar calendar, but I could always tell that Lunar New Year was quickly approaching when my pau pau (grandma) hung up her new red and gold calendar and freshly steamed cupcakes (fa gao or prosperity cakes) were cooling on the kitchen counter....

What Is No-Dig Gardening? While it might seem counter-intuitive to grow a garden without digging, take a moment to consider how forests and meadows grow in nature with no help from us. Leaf litter and debris from trees, grasses, and other plants fall to the ground where it collects, forming a blanket of organic matter. It’s organic matter that feeds the soil and the ecosystem living in the soil. Animals such as birds, worms, insects, and moles, along with microbes (think fungi and bacteria) act as ecosystem engineers....

Be sure to thaw your tilapia if it’s frozen. Place a single layer in a greased, shallow baking pan. For fillets, tuck under any thin edges. Brush the fish with olive oil or melted butter.For fresh or thawed fillets and steaks, bake, uncovered, in a 450°F oven for 4 to 6 minutes per each ½-inch of thickness.For dressed tilapia, bake, uncovered, in a 350°F oven for 6 to 9 minutes per 8 ounces....

We’ll show you how to butterfly a lobster tail so you can serve this special meal at home. Butterflying is a simple three-step process, and it’s ideal for serving as-is or popping the meat out to use in a lobster roll recipe. However you decide to serve it, we can pretty much guarantee you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to butterfly lobster tail. Let’s dive in! How to Buy Lobster Tails You can find lobster tails in the fish department or the freezer case of your local grocery store....

Where to Plant Yucca Select a location in full or partial sun. The most important requirement is that the soil drains well. If it doesn’t, the plant will die. You can also plant yuccas in containers to be moved in and out according to the weather or as full-time houseplants. Foliage and Flowers The foliage of the yucca is the main draw for growing these plants. The leaves come in a wide variety of colors, most often a silvery green....

For even more adorable pumpkin carving ideas, get more of our free dog-inspired pumpkin stencils. If you’re a cat household, we have those too! Gather the fam, head to the pumpkin patch, and get carving. How to Carve a Pug Pumpkin Supplies Needed Pumpkin, fresh or artificialFree pug pumpkin stencilLarge knifeScraper toolPin toolEtching toolSerrated knifeBattery-operated tea light candle Step-by-Step Directions Follow these easy how-to instructions to carve your own pug-inspired pumpkin....

What to Use to Clean a TV Screen To avoid damage to your TV while cleaning, only use gentle products. Never wipe the screen with paper towels, abrasive sponges, or coarsely woven rags, which can cause scratches. Instead, use high-quality, finely woven microfiber cloths to clean TV screens, recommends cleaning expert Leslie Reichert. Practice preventative measures so you won’t have to clean TV screens often. Keep food, drinks, and kids away from TV and computer screens to eradicate risks of messy splatters and fingerprint smudges....