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1 pound yams or sweet potatoes; cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices. 2 tablespoon peanut oil or cooking oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, if desired

For 4 Servings: Prepare using method above, except assemble in a 2-quart square baking dish.

“This kitchen is the hub of a Birmingham couple’s home, open to the living and dining areas,” designer Sean Anderson says. “A lot of gatherings happen here. I wanted it to be something special.” To find the perfect recipe, Anderson looked to the people who live here. “The husband is very outdoorsy while the wife likes a light and bright look,” he says. “I wanted to marry those two styles and visions into a kitchen and living area where they both feel at home....

3 cup water (105°F to 115°F) 1 tablespoon instant or active yeast 1 tablespoon kosher salt 6 ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour

The original crushed-granite brick wall and planter still stand in the entry. Existing ceiling beams got bulked up and painted white to highlight the vaulted ceiling. Practicality dictated they remove walls and relocate a spiral staircase to a far wall. Then they furnished the newly open rooms with midcentury furniture that pays homage to their favorite design era. Now the home shows its age—in all the right ways. A mishmash of traditional and midcentury finishes, plus an awkward layout and small, randomly placed windows, distracted from the architecture....

With our turkey recipe mash-ups, DIY wine pairings, and adorable Friendsgiving desserts, this homemade friends’ dinner menu is guaranteed to be a memory-maker that will make everyone feel grateful.

Choose the Right Planter Most plants aren’t fussy about the type of pot they grow in. All they want is enough space to spread their roots and a few good drainage holes to allow excess water to drain. Pots come in a variety of materials, such as terra-cotta, ceramic, wood, and plastic. All of them work equally well, although terra-cotta pots have a tendency to dry out faster than plastic or ceramic, so you’ll need to water them more often....

⅓ cup mayonnaise 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon water ½ teaspoon lemon juice ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup olive oil

Keep ornamental grasses happy with these tips. Pampas Grass Must-Knows Pampas grass grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It will tolerate light shade, but dense shade will cause it to become floppy. Once established pampas grass is drought tolerant and deer resistant. It has few pest problems and tolerates salt spray, making it an ideal plant for coastal landscapes. Prune pampas grass in late winter to remove the previous year’s foliage and make way for new growth....

1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract