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½ of a medium poblano pepper 3 cup shredded cabbage ¼ cup bottled cole slaw dressing ¼ cup snipped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoon snipped fresh mint

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon lemon zest 2 egg yolks ⅛ teaspoon almond extract (optional) 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray Filling: 4 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, ans sliced into 1/4-inch-thick wedges 3 ripe pears, such as Anjou, peeled, cored, ans sliced into 1/4-inch-thick wedges 1 cup grated frozen purchased pound cake 1 cup dried cranberries ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoon finely shredded orange zest ½ 4-serving-size package instant vanilla pudding mix (3 1/2 tablespoons) ½ cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon orange juice...

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal ¼ cup sugar 4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 ½ cup milk ⅓ cup cooking oil

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter (1 stick), cubed ½ teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 3 tablespoon ice water

Click here to see photos of common tree diseases. Identifying the Pest Leafminer larvae are tiny, and somewhat flattened to fit inside a leaf. As the larvae feed, they eat the green tissue inside the leaf, leaving a thin, winding trail covered by a papery sheath. The trail may contain small brownish black pellets of insect excrement, and if you look closely you may be able to see the larvae....

5 Cheese Storage Mistakes Of course you’re going to finish that block of cheese you opened, but you may need a few days. Keep cheese tasting its best by avoiding these mistakes. 1. Leaving Cheese in Plastic Once Open That vacuum sealing around blocks of cheese from the grocery store is wonderful for keeping an unopened block tasting fresh, but once we break that seal and start slicing, it’s not the ideal storage material....

Wash greens under cold running water, then separate the leaves and rinse them in a colander under cold water. If the leaves are very sandy or gritty, repeat the rinsing step. Use a salad spinner to dry washed lettuce greens or shake them dry. Layer the leaves between paper towels and store in a sealable container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. Cleaned lettuce will keep this way for a week....

Our Favorite Exterior Color Schemes Retro Dining This Austin-based family ditched the standard light fixture and opted for something much more eye-catching and unique than a typical pendant light. A George Nelson Saucer Crisscross Bubble Pendant from Herman Miller pairs perfectly with rich, navy Eames chairs. Both emphasize the home’s midcentury tone. For a clean look and easy maintenance, homeowners skipped an under-table rug. More Midcentury-Modern Decor Ideas Baby-Proof Built-Ins Instead of counter seating, the couple opted to add shelves to their kitchen island....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up ¼ cup ice water

Steak Taco Verde Trim fat from 1 1/2 to 2 lb. beef flank steak and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Place meat in a 3 1/2- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add one portion Taco Verde Simmer Sauce. Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours or high 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove and thinly slice meat. Stir sliced meat into sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Makes 12 (1/2-cup) servings....

½ cup snipped fresh basil or cilantro ½ cup chopped peanuts 1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel