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1 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper **Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water....

2 ounce pancetta, chopped (optional) ⅓ cup finely chopped onion (1 small) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pound fresh roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 3 cups), or one 28-ounce can whole peeled roma tomatoes, drained and chopped ½ cup dry red wine 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup snipped fresh basil

Cream Cheese Drizzle Thin 2 oz. cream cheese with milk, 1 to 2 Tbsp. at a time, to a drizzling consistency. Drizzle doughnuts with cream cheese; let stand until set. Chocolate Drizzle Melt 2 oz. dark chocolate. Drizzle doughnuts with chocolate; let stand until set.

3 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, or cider vinegar 2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 3 tablespoon orange juice 2 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt To Take: To tote, place salad and vinaigrette in an insulated bag with an ice pack.

2 cup torn stemless kale leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup Dashi ¼ cup sake or dry sherry ¼ cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar Dashi for Dipping Sauce 4 ¼ cup water 1 3.5 inch square of dried kelp (konbu) ½ cup bonito flakes (katsuo-bushi)

Now fire up the grill because we’re about to perfect those burger grilling techniques. Tips to Make the Most Flavorful Hamburger Patties A delicious homemade burger on the grill starts with a great patty. Follow these tips for making the best patties: The Meat Mix: The best hamburger meat for grilling is 85% lean (15% fat) ground beef. This ratio is better than leaner beef mixes because most of the fat drips away during grilling but leaves moisture and flavor behind....

To help choose the best Christmas inflatables for your home, we researched a variety of picks on the market. We kept in mind details like dimensions, material, inflation type, and whether or not a pick had lighting. Overall, one of the best Christmas inflatables to choose from is Emila Christmas Inflatable Santa on Sleigh with Reindeers and Gift Boxes. It not only perfectly captures the essence of the holidays, but it also self-inflates, includes lights and is a generous size....

Through researching various dining room tables and speaking with an interior design expert, we’ve compiled a list of the best dining tables to help you find the table that best fits your space. We looked at tables that had flexible seating arrangements, durable designs, different finish choices, and more. “When selecting a table, it all comes down to what you value,” says Arlene Lord, interior designer at Lord Design. “If you use the dining table every day and what’s your comfort zone relating to wear and tear....

“We recommend that you primarily design for your lifestyle,” says Alexandra Davin, co-founder of Clairrow. “Think about the space and how you’d truly like to use it. Do you want to nap on a comfy sofa with outdoor cushions? Or would you prefer a table and chairs so you can dine al fresco?” Because there are so many different patio furniture designs out there, it can be difficult to decide which options are durable, stylish, and worth the money....

“Consider if they’re a beginner and you’re introducing them to the hobby or if they’re an expert and you want to give them something as unique as their hobby,” says Katie Dubow, QVC plant expert and trendspotter. A beginning gardener may appreciate a gardening how-to book, a garden journal, or a good starter kit of tools. We like the Garden starter tools and tote bag bundle because it combines a basic set of garden tools and a tote you can continue using in the garden....

“Anyone using a weighted blanket should make sure it is not too hot and allows them to sleep slightly on the cool side at night,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, owner of SiliconPsych and BrainFoodMD. “Cooling blankets achieve this–and can help with deepening of sleep.” The best cooling weighted blankets help reduce stress and improve sleep quality through deep pressure stimulation. When deciding which cooling weighted blanket to buy, it’s important to consider the weight, material, fill, and care....

“Mandolines help to ensure you can get evenly cut slices with every piece, therefore creating an end product that will cook evenly and precisely,” says Chef Megan Dow of More Momma Cooking School. “They are also very helpful for the homecook to get a perfect julienne.” Our overall best pick for the best mandoline slicer is the Benriner Mandoline Super Slicer. It is a favorite of industry pros for its professional quality with precision....

“The advantage of a rice cooker is perfectly cooked rice that you don’t have to watch. It is a total set-it-and-forget approach to rice. Once the rice is cooked it stays warm so it is one less thing to worry about when preparing a meal,” says Natalie Lee, chef and owner of Mikki and Al’s Noshery. To find the best rice cookers we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind dimensions, capacity, care, and the number of settings....

What Makes a Fabric “Eco-Friendly”? In general, eco-conscious fabrics are made from natural materials and produced using sustainable practices. This means they’re typically not treated with potentially harmful or irritating chemicals, such as synthetic fabric dyes or other chemical finishes. More specifically, textiles classified as “organic” are made from plant materials grown without the use of pesticides and other chemicals. Fabric can be called organic if 95% of the material contains organic textiles....