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While 53% say the person who usually makes their favorite dish won’t be around this year, 67% still expect to enjoy the dish. That means more people are taking on a traditional family recipe by themselves for the first time. Yay for more baking therapy! America’s Top Cookie Flavors Because the holidays wouldn’t be complete without cookies for Santa (or me!), here are the top cookie flavors America will make in 2020, according to the survey:...

Written for a variety of publications, including Taste of Home and MSNFocuses on design ideas, from color aesthetics to remodelingWritten extensively about general kitchen housekeeping tips, from cooking the perfect grilled cheese to seasoning skillets Related Video

Hammocks come in various styles, sizes, designs, and price points, providing plenty of options to choose from. Some are lightweight and easy to pack, which makes them a great choice for a camping trip in the great outdoors. Others have elaborate handmade tassel details for a beautiful decorative addition to your sunroom. And others are double-wide, waterproof, and make for a relaxing reading spot under the shade of a tall tree....

Dilly Bone-In Chicken Noodle Soup: Prepare as above, except tie 1 bunch fresh dill together with twine. In Step 2, add it to the pot with the chicken. Remove the dill when you take out the bay leaves. Tips “Nothing browns until it’s dry,” says Mark Bittman. Dry the chicken thighs with paper towels to speed up the browning process and reduce splattering. Related Video

How to Freeze Pumpkin Pie Let’s tackle that last question first. Is it better to freeze a pie before or after baking? You can freeze the separate elements prior to baking (more on that later), but for the most efficient holiday time-saver, we like to freeze pie already baked. First, follow the instructions to prep and bake your favorite pumpkin pie recipe. Then follow these tricks to ensure it tastes as if you’re pulling it fresh from the oven after you thaw and reheat your pie....

Owns and operates Lillie’s Q, a BBQ sauce and rubs company inspired by his Grandmother Lillie’s own southern cooking.2007 and 2016 Memphis in May award-winner for BBQ competition Related Video

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So what is indirect heat on a grill? It’s that low and slow heat we mentioned, akin to your slow cooker but outside and with a burst of additional flavor from the smoke. Direct heat, in contrast, is a quicker and hotter cooking style since you’re placing the food directly over the heat source. Read on to discover how and when to grill direct or indirect heat, plus one technique that offers the best of both worlds....

Plants for Creating the Large-Scale Vegetable Garden Plan Peas (Pisum sativum) Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris cicla) Basil (Osimum basilicum) Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) Beets (Beta vulgaris) Carrots (Daucus carota) Onions (Allium cepa) Buttercrunch lettuce (Latuca sativa) Green leaf lettuce (Latuca sativa) Red leaf lettuce (Latuca sativa) Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....

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This initiative from Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) seeks to make sure all kids can collect treats safely come Halloween by raising awareness about food allergies and other conditions in children—1 in 13 experience food allergies, according to the Project. Read on to learn what the Teal Pumpkin Project is and how teal pumpkin decor indicates you’re participating in a safer, more fun Halloween for everyone. What Is the Teal Pumpkin Project?...

How to Prep Fish for Baking Use these methods before starting any baked fish recipe and even if you’re baking fish without a recipe. Thawing: If fish is frozen, allow enough time for it to thaw, covered, in the refrigerator. For faster thawing, transfer fish to a resealable plastic bag and submerge in cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes to keep it cold. Continue the process until thawed. Fish skin: For fillets with skin, if desired, use a sharp fillet knife to remove the skin from the raw fish....

Both open and covered pergolas provide a beautiful setting for backyard barbecues, fire pits, hot tubs, and more. Ideal for climbing plants, DIY pergolas create an area of dappled sunlight that’s ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. You can make it as shady as you like by adding climbing plants and creepers, or by topping off the structure with fabric. The four corners of the pergola can also be anchored with planter boxes....

Try painting the birch plywood box and adding ash veneer tape to the edges to give your modular boxes a distinctive look. For a more colorful accent, paint the entire box. Or you can accent the birch plywood with walnut plugs and veneer. You’ll likely need several hours to build and finish seven boxes. Before you begin, assemble materials and prepare your work area. Then follow these steps to learn how to make DIY modular boxes....

Step 1: Soak the Beans Before you get cooking, start by soaking the dried beans to help them rehydrate (they won’t be ready to eat right after they soak, but they will be soft enough to add to recipes or to cook). Sort through the beans and remove any pebbles or debris. Rinse the beans in a colander under cold running water to remove any surface sand or dirt. Then choose one of the following soaking methods:...

Luckily, if the door and frame are level and secure, a squeaky door isn’t a detrimental problem that needs to be resolved immediately. But it can grow to be a nuisance. Thankfully, fixing a squeaky door is relatively easy. It’s also a quick, inexpensive DIY repair, so you don’t have to worry about buying expensive tools or supplies. Inspect Hinges for Dirt, Rust, or Paint Before fixing a squeaky door, it’s necessary to inspect the hinges for any signs of a contaminating substance that could be restricting movement....

How to Make a Florist Bow Supplies Needed Wide ribbon of your choiceThin satin ribbon of your choiceScissors Step-by-Step Directions This easy embellishment is the perfect topper for Christmas gifts or holiday wreaths. The steps below explain how to tie a florist bow with ribbon. Step 1: Twist Ribbon When making a florist bow, we find it’s easiest to leave the ribbon on the spool and cut it after the bow is complete....

Before you start painting, it’s key to select a primer that’s recommended for the type of bathroom cabinet surface you have (wood, metal, or laminate), and have it tinted to the color of the topcoat. This is especially important if the surface is dark or stained because the original finish can show through the topcoat. Consult with the expert at your paint retailer who can help you select the most appropriate primer....

Where to Plant Astilbe This showy garden perennial produces spikes of beautiful flowers that enliven the garden and add texture to flower arrangements in spring and summer. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, it grows best in partial shade, although it tolerates sun as long as it is kept moist. How and When to Plant Astilbe Plant astilbe early in the spring in well-drained soil with added compost and a general-purpose granular fertilizer....

Whether it’s a summer-blooming variety with large, showy blooms, or a fall-blooming type of clematis with hundreds of smaller flowers, these vines make a stunning statement. The most common clematis are the open-face blooms that reach as large as 7 inches across. Blooms also come in small, bell-shaped blossoms with outer petals that dangle like little lanterns. Some blooms have a pleasant fragrance. The swirling masses of fluffy seeds add textural interest, too....