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¾ cup powdered sugar 3 teaspoon apricot nectar

½ cup shortening ¾ teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon almond extract 2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Cover undecorated cake with foil. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw cake, if frozen, and decorate as directed.

This twist on traditional, originally dubbed grandmillennial style by House Beautiful, is the antidote to the mid-century modern interiors and minimalist, all-white spaces that have dominated our Instagram feeds for years now. “Each generation rebels against the one previous, so the millennials who are now furnishing homes are rebelling against their parents and their style,” says interior designer Kevin Isbell. “Raised during the mass market furniture explosion, they are rebelling against the monochromatic catalog looks that they were raised with and are looking to earlier generations for inspiration....

¾ cup bottled chili sauce 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon adobe sauce ½ teaspoon sugar Tarragon Butter ½ cup softened unsalted butter 1 cloves minced garlic 2 teaspoon snipped fresh tarragon splash white wine Brandied Cherry Topper ½ cup cherry preserves 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives 1 tablespoon brandy ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 pasteurized egg yolks ½ lemon, juiced ½ teaspoon salt Pinch of mustard powder Pinch of ground white pepper (optional) ½ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon snipped fresh tarragon leaves Vegetables can be grilled ahead, covered, and chilled. Serve at room temperature.

3 ounce semisweet chocolate 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate ½ cup half-and-half or light cream ¼ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Pastry Cream ½ cup sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cup half-and-half or light cream 4 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup whipping cream Strawberry Whipped Cream 1 ½ cup heavy cream, chilled ¾ cup strawberry jam or jelly Freeze dried strawberries, finely crushed (optional)...

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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 **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

⅔ cup butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cup all-purpose flour

Make a DIY Balloon Garland Set the tone of your New Year’s Eve party by hanging a DIY balloon garland above the serving area. As soon as guests walk in, they’ll know this is going to be a party to remember. A large balloon garland might look intimidating, but it’s actually super quick and easy to make. We purchased a package of balloons in various shades of pink, then used a string of balloon garland tape (yes, that’s a thing!...

1 shallot, grated 1 8 ounce block sharp cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup or more to taste of mayonnaise (not light) ½ 4 ounce jar pimientos Fresh ground pepper Direct Grilling: For this method, the food is placed on the grill rack directly over the heat source. Direct grilling is best for searing and cooking small, tender cuts that cook in 30 minutes or less, such as steaks, burgers, or boneless chicken....

Make It Glam: Add a feminine color. Here, pretty pink colors on the walls above the wainscoting, as well as the simple window treatment. Make It Glam: Determine what luxuries are important to you. In this bathroom, a show-stopping shower tops the list. Make It Glam: Splurge smartly. The homeowners went all out on the shower, but kept costs within budget by selecting inexpensive porcelain floor tiles, keeping the existing toilet, and installing a new pedestal sink and wall sconce in the same spot as the old ones, which eliminated extra plumbing and electrical expenses....

But in order to do their job—and stay stable—landscape walls must be correctly constructed and maintained. That includes building a solid base, adding enough tilt to the back (called battering), and including drains to keep water from damming up behind them. With the soil constantly pushing on retaining walls, they need regular maintenance and occasional repairs. Here’s how to build yours and keep it in the best shape possible....