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With just a bit of creativity and some handiwork, bargain pieces can end up looking dramatically different. Here, vintage bamboo chairs were painted glossy white to give them an up-to-date feel that looks fresh and clean.

Vegetables Look for plump, crisp, brightly colored vegetables. They should be heavy for their size, a sign that indicates moistness. They should also be free of shriveling, mold, cuts, or other blemishes. Artichokes: Pick firm globes with large, tightly closed leaves. Darkened leaves do not affect the quality. Asparagus: Choose firm, straight stalks with compact, closed tips. Avoid stalks that are either very thin (less than 1/8 inch) or very thick (more than 1/2 inch), because they may be stringy....

Pesto Mashed Potatoes: Prepare as above, except add 2 tablespoons purchased pesto along with the butter.Per 3/4 cup: 212 cal., 11 g total fat (4 g sat. fat),17 mg chol., 402 mg sodium, 25 g carbo., 2 g fiber, 4 g pro.Daily Values: 4% vit. A, 30% vit. C, 2% calcium, 5% iron.Exchange: 1 1/2 Starch 2 Fat Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes: Prepare as above, except add 1/2 cup dairy sour cream with the butter....

Initially he saw the house as a temporary residence. He was already working with architects Greg Tankersley and Bobby McAlpine and designer Rochelle Warner on plans for a new home to be built a few miles away. However, he soon shelved that project and committed to an ambitious renovation of the old house. Warner recommended the Alabama-based architectural duo to Gordon, having admired their work when she was living in England....

Pollo Mole Manchamanteles Brush the bole over chicken drumsticks and thighs. Roast at 375°F 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (175°F).

2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup barbecue sauce ½ ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped hot pepper sauce (optional) Fried Tortilla Chips Vegetable oil for deep-fat frying (such as peanut or corn oil) 8 7 inch flour or corn tortillas Coarse salt (optional)

2 tablespoon butter 1 cup thinly sliced shallots or onions

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To Reheat: Transfer chocolate mixture to a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth and heated through. Or, transfer to a micro-safe dish. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 35 to 60 seconds or until smooth and heated through, stirring halfway through cooking time. Serve warm, stirring in additional milk as necessary to reach dipping consistency.

Poached Eggs In a 10-inch skillet combine 4 cups water and 1 Tbsp. vinegar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to simmering (bubbles should begin to break surface of water). Break 1 egg into a cup and slip egg into simmering water. Repeat with 3 additional eggs, allowing each egg an equal amount of space in the water. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard....

Orange-Scented Almond Tapenade Prepare as directed, except substitute 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted (tip, page 000) for the green olives. Add 1 Tbsp. orange zest and 2 Tbsp. orange juice to the mixture before processing or blending. If desired, garnish with orange zest slivers. Makes 3 1/2 cups.Per 1 Tbsp.: 36 cal., 3 g fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 75 mg sodium, 1 g carb., 1 g fiber, 0 g pro....

New varieties feature novel fruit shapes and colors, and even foliage colors. Keep an eye out for varieties that may also have better habits and longer bloom times. Ornamental Peppers Care Must-Knows Growing ornamental peppers is as easy as growing garden vegetable peppers. They need full sun to thrive, and anything less will result in leggy plants with fewer fruits. These annuals prefer to be planted in well-drained soil. Make sure that your ornamental pepper plants don’t stay too wet or they may rot in constantly moist soil....

At the 11th World Convention of Rose Societies in 1997, ‘New Dawn’ was voted the most popular rose in the world. It’s a climbing rose that produces huge, gorgeous light pink flowers. It can reach up to 12 feet tall and spread over six feet, and can quickly become a focal point in your garden. Like in Weber’s photo, planting ‘New Dawn’ alongside other blush pink flowers or accessories in your garden looks magical, but it also looks striking planted near flowers with darker colors, like red or hot pink roses....