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⅓ cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

Bonsai gardening originated in China more than 2,000 years ago before becoming popular in Japan. The art form reflects contemplative ideas of nature, elements, and change, uniquely expressed on a small scale. With regular care and attention, many prized specimens grow so old that they’re handed down from one generation to the next. You can create your own bonsai from young nursery plants or volunteer seedlings you find in the garden, like from a maple tree that drops a ton of its little helicopters everywhere....

Cable and Wire Basics Most house wires—the wires that run from the service panel through walls and to electrical boxes—are solid-core, meaning they’re made of a single, solid strand. Light fixtures and some switches have leads—wires made of many strands of thin wire, which are more flexible. The thicker a wire, the lower its number; for instance, 12-gauge wire is thicker than 14-gauge. Cable refers to two or more wires encased in a protective sheathing....

For a summer gathering with friends, Michelle relied on the bohemian flair that for years has tantalized her fans with mismatched patterns and bountiful colors. Her style rebels against formal entertaining perfection with all of the proper appointments to satisfy etiquette’s guidelines. Rather, it results in a visual feast that rivals the decadent food to come. “Formal entertaining has its place,” Michelle says. “But I like to keep things casual, relaxed, and relatively easy for myself as the hostess....

Harvest Tips Peach trees bear in 2-3 years after planting. Fruits ripen in midsummer to mid-fall, depending on the cultivar and zone. Pick peaches when all green coloration is gone. Ripe fruits easily come off the tree with a slight upward twist, but handle them gently because they bruise easily. Store ripe fruits in the refrigerator for a few days. Location, Location, Location The best way to ensure a bountiful future harvest is to plan before you plant....

1 cup peanut butter ½ cup sifted powdered sugar ⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened Powdered Sugar Glaze 2 cup sifted powdered sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional) 2 tablespoon margarine or butter, softened 3 tablespoon warm water

Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup finely crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 cookies) ⅓ cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoon butter *Test Kitchen 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. Make-Ahead Tip: Bake and cool this pie as directed; place pie in a freezer bag....

Tips Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

* The 5 minute rest time will allow the internal temperature of the steaks to climb to about 145°F (medium).

1 28 ounce can undrained whole tomatoes 3 tablespoon snipped fresh basil ½ teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Pizza Dough ⅔ cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 package active dry yeast ½ teaspoon sugar 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar ¼ cup snipped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley ¼ cup snipped fresh basil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon sea salt or 3/4 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ponytail Palm Care Must-Knows Ponytail palm grows best in full sun and well-drained soil mix. A quick-draining soil mix for cacti is a great choice. To achieve quick drainage, you can incorporate sand or small gravel into regular potting mix. A desert plant, ponytail palm is adapted to bright sun. Place it near a window where it will receive as much light as possible. This plant can be moved outside for the summer....

Varying the Heat: Some jalapeño peppers have more heat. You can vary this dish by the number and heat of the peppers used.