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Plant parrot’s feather with papyrus; its upright growing habit looks good with a carpet of low-growing parrot’s feather at the base. Or place parrot’s feather near water lily’s big, flat pads and attractive blooms to contrast with the fine texture of parrot’s feather. The plant is especially useful for improving water quality: It efficiently absorbs excess nutrients, ensuring water purity and helping reduce the growth of unsightly algae. Unfortunately, it’s also valued by mosquitoes, who like to lay eggs around the plant as it floats in shallow water....

Fig, Ginger, and Pear Quick Bread: Prepare as directed, except stir 1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel and 1 teaspoon ground ginger into the flour mixture and substitute 1/2 cup finely snipped dried figs for the cheese. Blue Cheese, Pecan, and Pear Quick Bread: Prepare as directed, except substitute 1/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese and 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans for the white cheddar cheese.

5 teaspoon milk 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals 1 cup powdered sugar

Built in 1906, the Craftsman-style bungalow consists of two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a half bath. Rogers’s mother, Lela E. Rogers, rented the house in 1911, and Rogers returned several times throughout her life, according to the home’s listing. The home formerly served as a museum dedicated to the actress, and it comes move-in ready and furnished with a variety of antiques. The current owner purchased the property in 2016 and renovated the home over a two-year period....

**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.

1 pound fresh baby beets (about 12) or small beets, quartered 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon snipped fresh watercress 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon

Strawberry Marshmallow Meringue Grind 1/2 oz. freeze-dried strawberries in a small food processor. Sift powder through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. (You should have about 1 Tbsp. strawberry powder.) In a large mixing bowl combine 2 pasteurized egg whites, 1 Tbsp. freeze-dried strawberry powder, 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until foamy. Gradually add 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1Tbsp....

Test Kitchen Tip: To make rolls without chilling step: Prepare dough through step one but instead of chilling, cover dough and let rise in a warm place until double in size. Proceed with step 2.

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoon shortening 5 tablespoon cold water