2 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening 6 tablespoon cold water

The Best Espresso Powder Substitutes If you don’t have instant espresso powder ($5, Walmart) and are wondering what to use instead, try one of these two Test Kitchen-approved espresso powder substitutes: Instant coffee powder: Using an equal amount of instant coffee powder ($6, Walmart) or granules will work fine in your recipes. Keep in mind: Espresso powder is more concentrated than coffee powder, so using the latter as an espresso powder substitute won’t impart the same depth of flavor....

Want to showcase your tulips in your home? Learn how and when to cut tulips and put them in a vase. Single Early Tulip Care Like all tulip bulbs, Single Early Tulips require well-drained soil and at least 6 hours of bright sunlight per day. Tulips do best in soil that is relatively dry in summer and well-drained in winter. (Wet, boggy soil in winter quickly leads to bulb rot....

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1 cup cinnamon-flavor pieces, bittersweet chocolate pieces, or semisweet chocolate pieces 2 teaspoon shortening White Glaze 1 cup white baking pieces 2 tablespoon shortening

*Tip: To make Quick Vanilla Sugar, split 1 vanilla bean in half lengthwise with a small sharp knife. Using the tip of the knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Working in batches, in a food processor combine 4 cups sugar and vanilla seeds. Cover and process until combined. Transfer to a sterilized 1-quart jar; secure lid. Use immediately or store in a cool dry place indefinitely.

2 teaspoon olive oil 1 ½ cup broccoli slaw ½ cup shredded carrots 6 sliced green onions

Every week or so, wipe down the outside of your washing machine with a soft cloth and your favorite all-purpose cleaner or with a mixture of mild dishwashing liquid and water. Open the machine so you can clean inside the lid and around the edges of your washer’s opening. Use a folded piece of paper towel or cotton swabs to get crevices and seams clean. Rinse with clean water and wipe dry....

¼ cup sugar ¼ cup water

An Abundance of Plants The mission of the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden® is to serve gardeners nationwide by providing garden-tested, firsthand information about plants, gardening methods, garden styles, projects, and ideas. The bounty of different plants and varieties in the Test Garden does just that. Within the 22 different garden spaces are hundreds of perennials, trees, and shrubs, plus a changing palette of annuals and bulbs. The Better Homes & Gardens editors and Test Garden visitors find new plants tucked into shady corners, sunny borders, and colorful containers all the time....

This sticky goodness isn’t only for eating and spreading; it can come in handy when baking mouthwatering desserts too. So now you have an excuse to pick up a jar and put it to good use with these recipes using marshmallow creme. (And, hey, if you don’t use the whole container, all the better for snacking!) Dulce de Leche Fluff Brownies Can you say: ultimate decadence? These brownies are a brilliant idea for what to do with marshmallow fluff....

When to Plant Cool-Season Vegetables Cool-season vegetables usually develop edible roots, stems, leaves, or buds, such as cabbage, onions, and potatoes. These crops grow best when soil temperatures range between 40°F and 75°F. Cool-season vegetables are unique in that their seeds germinate best in cool soil. They are usually planted as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. In most areas, that’s between 2-4 weeks before the last spring frost....

Blood Orange Small, round, with blushing orange-red skin, the blood orange is famous for its reddish-orange flesh that gets its color from the pigment anthocyanin. It has an intense orange flavor with hints of raspberry or strawberry. They can have some seeds. Try stuffing them for a fun treat. Best for: salads, compotes, and eating fresh In season: December to July Cara Cara Orange On the outside, Cara Caras look like bright-skinned navel oranges....

2 pita bread rounds 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano ¼ teaspoon kosher salt title: “White Bean Spread” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-04” author: “Kim Chandler” 2 pita bread rounds 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano ¼ teaspoon kosher salt title: “White Bean Spread” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-04” author: “Brittany Garcia”

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.

Woolly Stemodia Care Plant woolly stemodia in full sun or part shade and well-drained soil. Native to south Texas and northern Mexico, it thrives in heat and dry conditions. In the landscape, woolly stemodia tolerates reflected heat and light from rock and asphalt and is a good choice for planting places where few other plants will grow. Water plants well after planting and then only water during extreme drought. Overwatering causes woolly stemodia to take on a leggy, thin appearance....

Editor’s Tip: Cutting blinds might void the warranty, so consider this before you begin. How to Cut Bamboo Blinds Learn how to cut bamboo blinds to fit the windows in your home. Below are the supplies you’ll need. Supplies Needed Bamboo blinds Painters tape Measuring tape Permanent marker or fabric marker Miter saw Straight edge E6000 permanent adhesive glue Cutting mat Utility knife How to Cut Bamboo Blinds That Are Too Wide This quick DIY project will fix bamboo blinds that are too wide for your window....