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Black beans and pinto beans make this Mexican-themed high-protein vegetarian casserole satisfying and delicious. It’s also high in fiber (another nutrient that keeps you feeling full and satisfied long after the meal is over). Better yet, it’s hearty enough to please meat-eaters, too. It’s like a south-of-the-border lasagna! Fresh-off-the-cob sweet corn, grape tomatoes, and pine nuts add a healthy boost to creamy pasta sauce. This high-protein vegetarian meal is ready in just 35 minutes—perfect for nights when you don’t want to spend much time cooking....

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A. Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’): 3 B. Full-moon maple (Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’): 1 C. Oxalis ‘Zinfandel’: 1 D. Foamflower (Tiarella ‘Pink Brushes’): 1 A. Caladium ‘Gingerland’: 1 B. Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Inky Fingers’): 1 A. Caladium ‘Florida Elise’: 2 B. Perilla ‘Gage’s Shadow’: 1 C. Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’): 1 D. New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens ‘Sonic Cherry’): 1 E. Oxalis ‘Zinfandel’: 1 A. Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Sedona’): 1 B....

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is low in calories yet packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and manganese, and delivers a surprising amount of protein for a vegetable (2 grams per 1 cup), according to the USDA’s FoodData Central nutrition database. It’s a cruciferous vegetable that’s a member of the cabbage family, and as such, shares a lot of attributes with cauliflower. Both the stalks and the florets are edible....

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1. Control the mess. It’s easier to stop messes from happening than deal with them later. Reduce what gets dirty by leaving shoes at the door, limiting food to the kitchen and dining room, and assigning craft projects to one spot. Make sure all family members know the rules and follow them. Restricting messy activities to specific areas means you’ll have fewer spots to clean later. 2. Sneak in cleaning tasks....

1. Keep an Eye on Temperature While your own summer vacation may have had a fixed end date, it’s a little trickier to figure out when that might be for your vacationing houseplants. It depends on the temperature, and specifically the nighttime low temperatures. You’ll want to move your houseplants indoors before night temperatures get below 45°F. Any colder, and you’re likely to see damage, especially on tender new leaves and stem tips....

According to Buildworld, the average spend on “necessary repairs” is about $13,000, and “practical upgrades” cost about $6,000. So we asked experts to help identify the fixer-upper projects that make the most sense right out of the gate and give you the most bang for your buck. Here’s what the industry insiders had to say, along with a few fixer-upper tips on how to get organized as you embark on your fixer-upper facelift....

To see how these plants actually do in practice, the Colorado State University’s (CSU) Flower Trial Garden puts them to the test over a two-year period, and each year, it picks out a few outstanding varieties. It named these six perennials as top performers, and you can bet that if these plants can stand up to Colorado’s high altitude, large temperature swings, and even punishing hailstorms with minimal care, they truly are tough beauties worth adding to your garden....

“People are ready to express their personal taste and individual love of color,” says Sophie Robinson, interior designer, color expert, and host of The Great Indoors podcast. “Christmas is the perfect time to ditch trends and surround yourself with all the twinkle, all the sparkle, and just do you,” she adds. Color is the perfect way to channel your unique personality and create a space that brings you joy. Here are some favorite Christmas color scheme ideas to get you started....

Types of Daisies When looking for a daisy to grow in your garden, it helps to know its scientific name (genus and species). That’s because “daisy” could mean Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum) or marguerite daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens), but you can see their scientific names are quite different. Similarly, a daisy could mean a number of other popular plants such as painted daisy (Tanacetum coccineum), English daisy (Bellis perennis), gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii), and African daisy (Ostespermum hybrid)....

Brain’s love of language and passion for clear, empowering communication led him to study English in college and seek out as many and varied writing assignments as possible. Notable writing oddities include how-to for crochet patterns, marketing copy for a janitorial supply catalog, and ghostwriting for a TV chef. As an editor with Wiley, Brian learned the power of brands, editing titles and eventually developing new series for CliffsNotes and For Dummies, which led him to Better Homes & Gardens, where he’s been able to combine his love of words and home for two decades....

Read on, and we’ll show you the best ways to microwave eggs, including how long to cook eggs in the microwave, as well as a few techniques we don’t recommend (trust us, we’ve tested them all). How to Make Scrambled Eggs in the Microwave Good news for fans of fluffy and bright scrambled eggs: About the only thing easier than stove top scramble eggs are microwave scrambled eggs. Once you learn these tricks (and taste the results!...

Pair bright accessories with some seriously chic neutrals. Gray walls, trim, and flooring provide a sophisticated backdrop for a showstopper rug in a bold graphic style. The coordinating orchids and purple pillows repeat the color found in the rug to make the room feel pulled together and intentional. An all-white room is the perfect neutral foundation to make bright colors pop. Consider all the different textures and finishes of white to keep the room from falling flat....

See which paint colors the pros have forecasted thus far, then check back to find out all the predictions for the 2023 colors of the year as they’re announced. Viva Magenta by Pantone Rounding out a year of blush-tone selections, Pantone selected Viva Magenta 18-1750, a bold pinkish red, as its 2023 color of the year, calling it “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time.” But this isn’t your Barbie pink....

Soft Peaks Any fat (egg yolk, butter, oil) will inhibit egg whites from whipping properly. Clean all equipment with vinegar to neutralize any residual fat on their surfaces. Place egg whites in glass or metal bowl (do not use plastic). For the best results, separate your eggs while they’re cold. Then let the whites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed or with a rotary beater until they form peaks with tips that curl over when the beaters are lifted....

Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter As the weather cools off, autumn lawn care is a combination of clean-up and encouraging new growth. It’s also a good time to help your grass recover from being trampled during backyard games of catch or maybe bocce ball this summer. So pave the way for lush, healthy grass next spring with these fall gardening tips: Deal with fallen leaves. Turf grass won’t tolerate thick layers of leaves well....

The couple works together building, designing, and developing real estate at their company, We Are In Our Element. They wanted to remake the house quickly and creatively for their own use and as a rental property. After 10 months of work, the Smirkes could finally vacation at their finished property with bohemian desert decor and rent it out via Airbnb for $145–$185 per night while they’re away. Now they host 120 adventure-seeking visitors each year....

Annual vinca can be trailing or upright. Trailing vincas are a great option to spill out of a container or hanging basket. Upright varieties work well in mass plantings, especially in landscapes where you want a big impact with little maintenance. All parts of annual vinca (Catharanthus roseus) are toxic and should be kept away from children and pets. Flowers and Foliage Vinca flowers are suspended over glossy, emerald-green foliage....