1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 13 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk ¾ cup whole milk, or half-and-half 2 4 inch stick cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla

To carve: Flip your pumpkin over to access its underside, and cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin. Remove the cut-out bottom, prying it out with a knife if necessary. Scoop out the pumpkin guts with an ice cream scoop. Select the prettiest side of your pumpkin, and scrape that side’s interior wall to a thickness of approximately 1". Print out your trick-or-treat stencil pattern, and tape it to the side of your pumpkin....

¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger ¾ cup granulated sugar

1 medium red sweet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and halved lengthwise ¾ cup grape or cherry tomatoes 2 pitted whole unsweetened dates ¼ cup boiling water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon no-sugar-added tomato paste 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

½ cup whipping cream 4 ounce chopped high-quality bittersweet chocolate Place unfilled cookies in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies, if frozen. Assemble cookies with ganache, as directed. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

“We want to deliver a special and elevated experience,” Denise says of the dinners that she and Scott carefully craft. “It’s important at this special time of the year.” “There’s something special about making the living room like a grand hall,” Denise says. “There’s more space, and we want our guests to feel comfortable, like they can stay all night.” Holiday DashersLobster Tartlets with Harissa and WatercressRoasted Celery and Fennel SoupWild Mushroom-Stuffed Beef WellingtonCrispy Brussels Sprouts with Toasted WalnutsOven-Roasted Baby CarrotsWhite Chocolate Layer Cake with Orange Curd...

While traditional colors like reds and yellows can be found, vinyl siding is mostly offered in lighter shades. Some darker, more saturated colors are also available, as deep, rich neutrals trend for home exteriors. Exterior color schemes also incorporate one or more accent colors, which can be used to highlight (or hide) other elements of the home’s architecture, such as eaves, shutters, gables, window trim, gutters, and roofing. Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?...

The need for live-in housekeepers dropped as the middle class grew. Homeowners (mainly women) prepared meals for both the everyday and special events, driving the desire for informality, convenience, and efficiency. Not wanting to spend hours sequestered from families and guests, homeowners’ changing lifestyles caused a shift in architecture. Enter: Open concept living. Open Floor Plans and the First Kitchen Island Frank Lloyd Wright is generally credited with the first design that integrated a kitchen with the rest of a home’s living spaces....

A dormer is also a practical source of ventilation that enables airflow and natural light to pass through your home. In older homes, these can be found in walk-in attics or low-clearance top floors. Newer homes can be designed with a false dormer—a purely ornamental feature with no interior space—or strategically placed on a full-size top floor. Which Kinds of Houses Have Dormers? Dormers have been a part of western architecture for centuries....

The day commemorates the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille, which on July 14, 1789, eliminated the French monarchy during the French Revolution. And while the holiday is obviously a huge cause for celebration in France, it’s celebrated in countries around the world as well. Places that have a strong French history or large French population (like Canada, New York City, and New Orleans) hold parties and parades on July 14 as well....

Laminate Counter Styles and Performance An eased (squared) or bullnose (rounded) edge are common edge finishes for laminate surfaces, but fancier treatments, such as beveling, ogee, and waterfall edges, let you match your countertop style to your kitchen. If you don’t like the color change that occurs at points where laminate pieces are joined, there is a solid-core alternative available. It’s more expensive, but it also allows you to layer colors for contrast and shape the edges for a decorative effect....

10 ounce jar seedless raspberry preserves 1 cup fresh red raspberries or frozen red raspberries 1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur