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* For cooked quinoa, start with 2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained. Place in a large saucepan with 4 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain off any excess liquid. Or, you can purchase cooked quinoa.

Coconut Rice Place 1 cup long grain white rice in a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse with cold water. Place in a 2-qt. saucepan. Stir in 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup water, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Makes 2 cups.Per serving: 227 cal., 10 g fat (9 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 323 mg sodium, 29 g carb....

For easy cleanup: Line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

Between these four stores, we found 20 deals on outdoor furniture that are hard to pass up, even as fall approaches. At Walmart, you can shop a three-piece bistro set for $104 and a five-piece dining set for $244. And if you’re interested in a wood coffee table to round out your patio setup, head to Target where a stylish Safavieh version is 22% off. Ahead, check out 20 outdoor patio furniture finds on sale....

The sun shade is available in rectangular and triangular shapes to fit your space and comes in 13 sizes and four colors to complement any outdoor layout. The curved edges improve the pull strength and prevent drooping in the center for optimal protection. One shopper writes: “Since I’ll be working from home for the summer, I wanted to create an outside area to be able to sit with my computer—shade necessary....

*Tip: If you don’t have a potato ricer, mash potatoes with a potato masher until fluffy. Slow Cooker Directions: Prepare potato mixture as directed through Step 3, except spoon mixture into a 1 1/2- or 2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 2 hours or until heated through (160°F). Top with remaining cheese and reserved bacon. Serve with potato chips.

Snow-in-Summer Care Must-Knows Because snow-in-summer is native to dry, rocky areas, keep drainage top of mind when growing this plant. The plant’s roots may rot if the soil stays wet for long periods. Also, snow-in-summer doesn’t handle high humidity and summer heat well, especially if the plant remains wet. Consider this plant a short-lived perennial or even an annual if you plan on growing it in a warmer climate. For the brightest silver foliage, make sure your snow-in-summer gets full sun....