Tip Use remaining half of meat mixture for a second taco salad another night. Or use it to make hard- or soft-shell tacos. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a saucepan over medium low heat. Make-Ahead Directions Cook ground meat as directed in Step 1. In the removable crockery liner of the slow cooker combine meat and remaining ingredients....
Smashed Potato Chowder with Beans: Prepare as above, except substitute shredded carrot for the sweet pepper. Add one 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans) or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained, after mashing the potatoes. Substitute 2 teaspoons dried dill for the green onion.
1 14.5 ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained Smoked Jalapeños 2 cup wood chips (oak, hickory, apple, maple, or pecan) 4 fresh jalapeno chile peppers Smoked Lemons 2 cup wood chips (oak, hickory, apple, maple, or pecan) 4 4 lemons, halved Smoked Ice Cubes cup 2 wood chips (oak, hickory, apple, maple, or pecan) cup 4 ice cubes
5 cup broken yellow tortilla chips (about 5 ounces) 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 medium white or yellow onions ¼ cup cornstarch ⅔ cup buttermilk or sour milk Peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying Kosher salt Quick Pickle Ribbons 1 medium seedless English cucumber, unpeeled 1 large carrot, peeled ½ of a small onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup snipped fresh dill ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper ¾ cup vinegar ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon milk *Tip: Or use gel food coloring to tint purchased white fondant to desired colors. **Tip: This step can be done a few hours to a few days before you assemble the cake.
‘Legacy’ stock Matthiola Legacy Series stock plants bear double flowers in a range of bright shades. They grow 2 feet tall. ‘Starlight Scentsation’ stock Matthiola ‘Starlight Scentsation’ shows off strongly fragrant single blooms in a range of colors. It grows 18 inches tall.
1 ¾ cup pretzel sticks ¼ cup melted butter 2 tablespoon sugar
If you already have a toilet brush, it may be time to replace it. “The typical plastic brush can quickly accumulate germs and bacteria and typically need to be replaced twice a year,” says Ryan McKenzie, cleaning expert and co-founder of Tru-Earth. To find the best toilet brushes, we researched various brushes and considered factors like size, shape, features, and whether a caddy was included. If you are buying a toilet brush for the first time or just need to replace one, use this guide to purchase your next brush....
Window Shades: Tips and Tricks Roman Shades One type of window shade experiencing great popularity right now is the Roman shade. It’s a rectangle of fabric or woven material that covers the window. When closed, the shade is flat. When pulled open, hidden cords pull up the bottom rail so the shade gathers in gentle horizontal folds. There are completely flat Roman shades as well as pleated and gathered styles....
“The whole point of ice is to make (and keep) your drink cold, while also adding some dilution from the ice melt,” says Jason Percival, beverage manager at Himmel Hospitality Group. “Although it might seem counterintuitive, the best bet to keep the beverage cold without watering it down is to use plenty of ice so that it fills the whole glass rather than a few cubes floating on top.” Our team of experts tested 15 ice makers in our testing lab in Birmingham, Alabama, evaluating each machine based on water capacity, dimensions of the appliance, ice production time, ice cube shape, and the noise level of the machine....
While quality overhead lighting is important, it’s not the only place you should concentrate on. “The benefits of under-cabinet lighting are tremendous,” says Tim Vislay, director of sales for the Showroom Channel at Legrand. “It gives you light directly on the work surfaces as you prepare meals and eliminates shadows that can be created by your overhead lighting.” There are myriad options available when it comes to under-cabinet lighting—built-in, strip, puck, and battery-powered, among others....
Beans and Legumes Plant-based burgers (think Beyond Meat and Impossible) are trendy, but you don’t have to go that route to get the same amount of protein in your next meatless meal. Cooked legumes such as beans, chickpeas, and lentils can be swapped for a lot of ground beef recipes. Buying canned or dried beans instead of meat can also save you money. In addition to protein, beans and legumes are packed with health beneficial fiber, vitamins, and minerals....
