¼ unsalted butter ¼ packed brown sugar ¼ granulated sugar ½ whipping cream ½ teaspoon sea salt

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University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Patrick Byers says the berries got their U.S. start in the Pacific Northwest but have quickly expanded to many areas of the Midwest in recent years, including Southwest Missouri and even further south. They’ve been popping up in farmer’s markets in these areas in early spring for the past few years, usually before other locally grown spring fruits like blueberries and strawberries. Besides providing fruity goodness early in the season, honeyberries also pack a nutritional punch that makes them well worth seeking out or even growing yourself....

Cherry Gelato: Prepare as directed, except omit hibiscus flowers and substitute one 16-ounce package (3 cups) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed, for the melon, blending or processing until smooth as directed. If desired, add 2/3 cup toasted slivered almonds just before freezing.Nutrition Analysis per serving: 167 calories, 3 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 10 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 17 g sugar, 11% Vitamin A, 1% Vitamin C, 103 mg sodium, 6% calcium, 3% iron...

½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoon dill or sweet pickle juice 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cup packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) ½ cup chopped red onion

If you’re on the receiving end of hand-me-down mercury glass holiday decorations, count yourself lucky. They add incredible interest and dimension, not to mention provide a conversation starter for all those holiday soirees. But if your mercury glass collection is just getting started, there are plenty of sources for this festive accent. For even more original flair, consider making your own. Here’s everything you need to know about decorating with mercury glass, plus how to make it a showstopper in your holiday displays....

½ cup softened butter 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 tablespoon honey TEST KITCHEN TIP: To assemble ingredients ahead, combine dry ingredients in a large self-sealing plastic bag. Combine wet ingredients in a screw-top jar and store in cooler. To bake, pour the wet ingredients into dry; seal bag and knead to mix. Open bag and add berries; knead gently (berries will be mashed). Cut a 1-inch hole in bottom corner of bag; pipe batter into prepared cups....

“Because of its volume, this is an exulted space,” De Giulio says. He was tasked by homeowners Martha and John Eggemeyer to envision a new kitchen in the 20-year-old home. “Respecting what was already there, we set a kitchen with an entirely new look between the roughhewn ceiling beams and the rusticated limestone floors.” The key in a room so tall, De Giulio says, is creating scale that feels comfortable for people to live in....

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To Store: Place cookies in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

⅓ cup butter 3 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting 2 3 ounce packages cream cheese, softened ⅓ cup butter, softened 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 ½ cup powdered sugar

½ 8 ounce package (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened ¼ cup sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoon orange juice or milk ½ teaspoon vanilla

2 ounce white baking chocolate, chopped 4 tablespoon whipping cream ½ cup butter, softened 2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract Pinch salt Orange food coloring (optional)

½ cup sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoon orange juice

The Best Chocolate Substitutes, Plus 1 to Chocolate Replacement to Skip Need chocolate for a recipe but don’t have any on hand? The following chocolate substitutes can help you adjust your recipes to account for any unavailable chocolate sources. Substitutes for Unsweetened Chocolate These chocolate replacements should work in most recipes that call for unsweetened chocolate, but if you’re making a super chocolatey treat, stick to replacing no more than half with the cocoa powder mixture, as these chocolate substitutes can impact the texture....