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1 tablespoon lemon peel ⅓ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

½ 8 ounce package cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened 2 tablespoon sugar ¼ cup snipped dried fruit (apricots, cherries, cranberries, dates, figs, mango, papaya, pineapple, plums, or raisins)

4 egg whites 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter or shortening, softened 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ⅓ cup buttermilk or sour milk Creamy White Frosting 1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk **Tip Working with one wedge-shape section at a time, gently place strips of waxed paper on both sides of wedge....

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

The best perennial companions for the Oriental poppy include dahlias, Russian sage, daylily, goldenrod, black-eyed Susan, hibiscus, catmint, and agastache. Count on each of these easy-to-grow perennials to thrive in the same growing conditions as the Oriental poppy. Easy-to-grow annual companion plants for poppies include petunias, salvia ‘Victoria’, flowering tobacco, gomphrena, and celosia. Iceland, alpine, Atlantic, and corn poppies all thrive in mixed borders. Allow them to self-sow, and they will pop up between established perennials to create a quick cottage garden appearance....

Pierogi Backstory Pierogi have roots in both Ukraine and Poland and vary greatly among regions, with different doughs and fillings. This recipe comes from an area near the Polish city of Przemśl, once a part of western Ukraine. Goat Cheese and Dill Pierogi Reduce cream cheese to 4 oz. Stir 4 oz. herb-and-garlic goat cheese, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, 2 tsp. chopped fresh dill, and ½ tsp. lemon zest into the mashed potato mixture....

If you’ve been to an Italian gelateria (aka gelato shop), this hack probably reminds you of an affogato. An affogato is a coffee-based dessert that starts with a scoop of gelato that is “drowned” by adding a shot of hot espresso on top. But with this easier version, you can just pop a pod into your single-serve coffee maker and brew a fresh cup with whatever flavor of ice cream you desire....

4 dried ancho chile peppers* 2 dried guajillo chile peppers* 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame seed ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice 1 14.5 ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 2 tablespoon raisins 2 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted Chicken broth or water