Easy Baked Cavatelli Preheat oven to 400°F. In a deep 12-inch ovenproof skillet combine one portion Ground Meat Master Recipe; 2 1/2 cups dried cavatelli or gemelli pasta; two 14.5-oz. cans undrained diced tomatoes; one 14.5-oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2/3 cup water; 1/3 cup torn fresh basil; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. salt; and 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (pasta will not be tender)....

** To soak clams, in a large bowl combine 2 quarts water and 2 tablespoons salt. Add clams and soak for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse, and repeat. 12-inch Skillet Prepare as directed except reduce rice to 1 1/2 cups and reduce chicken broth to 4 cups.

1 pound yams or sweet potatoes; cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices. 2 tablespoon peanut oil or cooking oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, if desired

For 4 Servings: Prepare using method above, except assemble in a 2-quart square baking dish.

“This kitchen is the hub of a Birmingham couple’s home, open to the living and dining areas,” designer Sean Anderson says. “A lot of gatherings happen here. I wanted it to be something special.” To find the perfect recipe, Anderson looked to the people who live here. “The husband is very outdoorsy while the wife likes a light and bright look,” he says. “I wanted to marry those two styles and visions into a kitchen and living area where they both feel at home....

3 cup water (105°F to 115°F) 1 tablespoon instant or active yeast 1 tablespoon kosher salt 6 ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour

The original crushed-granite brick wall and planter still stand in the entry. Existing ceiling beams got bulked up and painted white to highlight the vaulted ceiling. Practicality dictated they remove walls and relocate a spiral staircase to a far wall. Then they furnished the newly open rooms with midcentury furniture that pays homage to their favorite design era. Now the home shows its age—in all the right ways. A mishmash of traditional and midcentury finishes, plus an awkward layout and small, randomly placed windows, distracted from the architecture....

With our turkey recipe mash-ups, DIY wine pairings, and adorable Friendsgiving desserts, this homemade friends’ dinner menu is guaranteed to be a memory-maker that will make everyone feel grateful.

Choose the Right Planter Most plants aren’t fussy about the type of pot they grow in. All they want is enough space to spread their roots and a few good drainage holes to allow excess water to drain. Pots come in a variety of materials, such as terra-cotta, ceramic, wood, and plastic. All of them work equally well, although terra-cotta pots have a tendency to dry out faster than plastic or ceramic, so you’ll need to water them more often....