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4 ounce soft goat cheese (chèvre), softened ¼ cup snipped fresh chives 1 clove garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 6 ounce plain fat-free Greek yogurt

3 cup firm-textured bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoon herb-flavored olive oil, or olive oil ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black or tri-color peppercorns ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt (optional)

Look for Wasted Space When searching for solutions to your storage trouble spots, look for areas that are being underutilized. For instance, if you’re organizing a closet, take advantage of the wasted space behind the back of the door by installing towel bars or narrow, over-the-door shelving. But don’t stop there. Also think about how you can better organize and arrange items according to size to better use your space....

3 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar ½ tablespoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 ¾ cup cold unsalted butter ⅔ cup ice-cold water 2 tablespoon sour cream 1 teaspoon vinegar

1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 teaspoon melted butter 1 tablespoon rum Water

⅔ cup chopped red sweet pepper 2 tablespoon finely chopped green onion or onion 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Built-In Compartments Hot hair tools are some of the most challenging items to tuck away due to the heat they put off and their awkward shapes and sizes. Get the most out of your bathroom storage space by adding heat-safe canisters. The built-in drawer compartments keep items in place, and the depth makes storing even your largest tools a cinch. Measure your drawer and then purchase a storage unit with similar dimensions....

If you purchase frozen fish, keep it in a freezer set at 0 degrees F or lower for up to 3 months. If you cut your own fillets or steaks, put them in self-sealing freezer bags or wrap in moisture- and vaporproof wrap before freezing.

**Test Kitchen Tip: If you cannot find the Greek cream cheese, make your own. In a small bowl stir together 1/2 cup softened light tub-style cream cheese with 1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt until smooth.

Tips Recipe halves easily to yield 9 turnovers

⅓ cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 beaten egg yolks 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup whipping cream