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½ cup bottled roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped ¾ cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 1 slice) ¼ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, (thawed) or 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoon tomato sauce ¼ cup snipped fresh basil, or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed 2 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound 95% lean ground beef

2 tablespoon olive oil 1 ½ cup chopped onions ½ teaspoon kosher salt 3 Granny Smith Apples ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoon honey ⅔ cup water

Tips Prep through Step 4, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 2 days. Bake as directed, increasing baking time to 35 minutes. (Mely recommends using a quality corn tortilla. Cheaper tortillas may start to break down during storage.) * Remove seeds and membranes for less heat in sauce.

The flowers are a species of Nemophila, commonly called baby blue eyes (and it’s easy to see where they got their name!). Though they’re currently blanketing the grounds of Hitachi in Japan, this wildflower is actually native to North America. Grown as an annual, they’re especially popular for container gardens and as groundcovers, like in the park. Usually, they’ll only grow about 6 inches tall, and the flowers are a little over an inch wide when they bloom....

Tips Fill the rest of your plate with some asparagus spears grilled along with the chicken for a bright, simple side dish.

½ cup sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cup half-and-half or light cream 4 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup whipping cream

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk Yellow Cake ¾ cup butter 3 eggs 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ¼ cup milk

This last-minute Mother’s Day gift is guaranteed to make her smile and can even be a fun Mother’s Day activity to do together. The adorable book of heartfelt coupons is one of our favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas because each coupon is personalized and can be hand-colored before assembling the book. And the best part: you know she doesn’t already have this gift! How to Make a Mother’s Day Coupon Book Supplies Needed Printable couponsWhite paperScissorsMarkers, crayons, or colored pencilsHole punchString, twine, or ribbon...

1 medium onion, cut into large chunks 1 pound roma tomatoes (6 to 7), halved and seeded 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar ¼ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

Oleander Care Must-Knows Once established, oleander requires little maintenance. It is drought tolerant and does well in poor soil. If the roots stay wet for too long, it can be prone to rot. Oleander grows fast and can develop a lanky habit if not properly maintained. One of the best ways to create the densest habit possible is to plant it in full sun, which also encourages the most blossoms. Oleander tolerates part shade, but in those conditions, it requires staking to prevent flopping and will need more frequent pruning....

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla