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For 1 teaspoon salt, substitute 1 teaspoon salt-free dried herb blends, fresh herbs, or garlic (in cooking only). Healthy Salt Substitutes For 1 teaspoon salt, substitute 1 teaspoon herbs, spices, citrus juices,(lemon, lime, orange), rice vinegar, salt-free seasoning mixes, or herb blends. Determine which low-sodium substitute to use based on the flavors in your recipe. Seasoning Salt Substitutes For 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, substitute 1 teaspoon snipped fresh herbs or salt-free seasoning blends....

Editor’s Tip: To dye your Easter eggs a bright shade of red, use a few ingredients to make your own natural dye. Roughly chop about 3/4 of a pound of beets and combine them in a saucepan with a quart of water, a tablespoon of vinegar, and a tablespoon of salt. Bring the ingredients to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid for your dye....

Honors & Awards American Advertising Federation Addys Citation of MeritRunner-Up for National 4-H Horticulture AwardState Winner of 4-H Horticulture AwardAward-winning recipes in several local and state fair food contests

Whether you’re redesigning your space or purchasing items for the first time, one of the best places to start is with furniture. This cute floral bistro set is perfect for apartment patios as a spot to enjoy your morning coffee or tea outside, and it has 1,200 five-star ratings. We also discovered this Shintenchi sofa set that includes four pieces (one loveseat, two armchairs, and a coffee table). Plus, the sale even includes rocking chairs and adirondack chairs for your front porch or backyard....

Trader Joe’s originally asked consumers to vote on January 2 for its 11th annual customer choice awards with the winners revealed on January 27. The grocery store didn’t reveal how many people took the survey, but it did say it “counted and re-counted” votes to make sure the final tallies are accurate. Runners-Up: Cauliflower Gnocchi, Mandarin Orange Chicken (which won last year), Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, and Unexpected Cheddar cheese....

Reviewers were impressed by the Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner’s ability to lift and remove serious pet messes from car seats, rugs, upholstered furniture, and mattresses. With its expert stain-lifting attachments, the machine is well worth the $140 price tag. Use the updated stain trapper tool to lift and demolish liquid spills, or utilize the tough stain tool that scrubs and sucks away stubborn dirt. One reviewer noted how efficiently the compact machine worked to clean up after their new puppy while also demolishing odors, leaving their couch “smelling fresh....

Thanks to their classic, timeless look, single-hung and double-hung windows (also known as single-sash and double-sash windows) are two of the most popular window styles in the country. In fact, when you think of a standard window—a tall, vertical window that opens upwards—you’re likely envisioning a single-hung or double-hung window. Given their popularity, it’s likely that you’ll purchase one (or many) of these window types at some point, whether you’re building a new home or shopping for replacement windows....

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1 ¼ pound russet potatoes ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter paprika (optional) Make Ahead: Shred potatoes as directed and place in a bowl of water. Chill in the refrigerator overnight. Rinse and continue with Steps 1 through 3 as directed.

Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef or Sausage: Prepare as above, except omit the oil. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook 12 ounces ground beef or pork sausage with the onion, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic until meat is brown. Drain. Continue as directed in Step 2.Per serving: 459 cal., 12 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 53 mg chol., 386 mg sodium, 62 g carbo., 7 g fiber, 28 g pro....

1 cup water ½ cup edible flowers (such as marigolds, calenula, violas, pansies, or dianthus) 1 cup fresh raspberries or other fresh fruit

Water-Bath Canning Prepare as directed through Step 2. Ladle hot applesauce into hot, sterilized pint or quart canning jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims with a clean cloth; adjust lids and screw bands. Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner, starting timing when water returns to boiling. Process applesauce 15 minutes for pints and 20 minutes for quarts. Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

½ cup chopped onion 6 fresh jalepeno chile peppers, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 cup ketchup ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup orange juice 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard