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1. Calming Colors Following a year filled with so much uncertainty and unknown, it’s no coincidence that muted, soothing colors are expected to be on the rise in 2021. As we spend more time working, teaching, and cooking at home, homeowners are seeking out shades that are peaceful and calming for both the mind and the eyes. Look for soft blue and muted green paint colors to trend in the new year....

Timeless Subway Tile Update The walls of this bathroom are clad in traditionally dimensioned and colored subway tiles. The room gets a signature look thanks to a slightly tinted grout, which helps provide a smooth shift between the crisp white tile and the bold black on the shutters. A switch to hexagon tile on the floor keeps the black and white color scheme going but contrasts classic running bond subway tiles....

“The proportion of an island in relation to the entire kitchen is its most important feature,” says custom cabinetry designer Kevin Ritter of Timeless Kitchen Design in Malvern, Pennsylvania. “It dictates the flow and determines whether it’s a comfortable space.” How Do You Want To Use the Island? If you want an island that has all the amenities, remember that running gas, electric, and plumbing lines to it might increase your final cost....

½ cup pitted sweet cherries ¾ cup white wine vinegar

1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup beef broth ½ teaspoon dried savory, crushed ½ cup chopped onion ½ fresh habañero pepper, seeded and minced, or 1 to jalapeño or serrano peppers* 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Salt Cebollas Encurtidas 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices ¼ cup grapefruit juice 2 tablespoon orange juice 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crushed 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper...

1 large ripe Fuyu persimmon ⅓ cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoon toasted pine nuts 1 ½ teaspoon finely shredded blood orange peel, or orange peel 2 tablespoon blood orange juice or orange juice 1 tablespoon honey ½ large shallot, cut up ½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard Dash ground cinnamon or gound allspice Dash freshly ground black pepper Prepare Pine Nut-Persimmon Vinaigrette as directed. Place in an airtight container....

¾ cup butter 1 ⅓ cup shifted powdered sugar 3 tablespoon brandy, rum, or orange juice ½ teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 6 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons gelatin 1 tablespoon orange liqueur 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons orange zest 2/3 cup heavy cream Pomegranate arils Orange slices Fresh mint leaves Rich Tart Pastry 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup cold butter, cut up 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon ice water To achieve a perfectly smooth surface, the gelée mixture should be slightly thickened but still pourable so it flows evenly over the cream cheese layer....