1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. **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....

Cherry Scones: Prepare as above, except omit the currants or raisins. In a small bowl pour enough boiling water over 1/2 cup snipped dried tart cherries to cover. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain well. Stir drained cherries and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract in with the egg mixture.

For those unfamiliar with the brand that has (rightfully) dubbed itself “America’s Favorite Sponge,” Scrub Daddy made its debut as a contestant on Shark Tank in 2012. After getting the recognition of inventor Lori Greiner, the company was brought to major retailers and has been a national favorite ever since. The standard Scrub Daddy is a porous, colorful sponge with a smiling face cut into it, and the basic line (which includes the original Scrub Daddy) features sponges in a range of colors....

This perennial’s leaves are held close to the ground in what’s called a basal rosette. From this grouping of foliage, the long flower stems develop. This makes sea lavender easy to tuck in among other perennials because the foliage remains mostly hidden, allowing the flowers to stand out. Sea Lavender Care Must-Knows As the common name implies, the plant is native to coastal areas and is tolerant of salty conditions....

Heavy pans are often called for in our recipes because they heat foods evenly and gently. Copper-bottom, cast iron, enameled cast iron, anodized aluminum, and clad aluminum are all good choices for heavy-bottom pans. Range Top Cookware Checklist Cookware commonly used to prepare recipes includes: Double boiler: Two pans that work together; one fits on top of the other. Water in the bottom pan simmers gently to cook the contents in the top pan....

The 6 Best Valentine’s Day Wine Pairings for Your Favorite Candies We asked Cohen and David Choi, the proprietor of Magna Carta Cellars and Angel Falls Wines in Napa Valley, California, to select the best wine for Valentine’s Day to pick up and partner with popular candies and confections. Try one or sample your way through them all to see which candy and wine pairing you love most. (Psst…if you don’t finish the bottle, consider transferring it to this wine preserver that can keep the juice tasting fresh for up to one week!...

To Store: Arrange sopapilla cheesecake bars in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 3 months.

1 pound peeled and sliced carrots salted water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil black pepper Lemon Gremolada ¼ cup snipped fresh basil 2 teaspoon shredded lemon peel 1 clove minced garlic

1 egg ¼ cup milk 2 slices white or whole-wheat bread, torn 1 pound 85% lean ground beef 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Apple Glaze 1 cup apple juice or pear nectar ¼ reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 green onions, chopped

2 egg whites ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar ⅔ cup sugar black or dark brown candy-coated milk chocolate pieces

½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla Milk Nutty Spritz: Prepare as above, except reduce sugar to 2/3 cup and flour to 3-1/4 cups. After adding flour, stir in 1 cup finely ground toasted almonds or hazelnuts (filberts) .Nutrition Facts per cookie: 64 cal., 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 12 mg chol., 29 mg sodium, 6 g carbo., 0 g fiber, 1 g pro.Daily Values: 3% vit....

How to Make Shortbread Cookies Most basic shortbreads are traditionally made with one part sugar, two parts butter, and three parts flour. Our shortbread recipe is a tried-and-true classic that’s been around for years, so that’s what we’ll be referencing in this step-by-step guide. Use it to get the exact measurements. Step 1: Preheat Oven and Combine Shortbread Ingredients Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl stir together all-purpose flour and granulated sugar....