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* To weight the cookies down, cover the surface with a sheet of waxed paper and a sheet of foil. Place another 13x9-inch baking pan on top of cookies; add a few unopened cans of food to the top pan for weight.

Cheesy Omelet: Prepare Omelet for One as directed above, except fill omelet with 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and 1 ounce cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, before folding it in half. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons additional shredded cheese and snipped parsley. Elegant Seafood Omelet: Cook 1/2 cup chopped spinach and one 1-ounce crab-flavored fish stick, chopped (1/4 cup) in 2 teaspoons margarine or butter until fish is heated through; keep warm....

Turn your homegrown oranges into sweet orange desserts. Orange Tree Care Orange trees grow well in well-drained soil in a spot that gets full sun, though they will tolerate light shade. Plant at least 15 feet apart to prevent trees from shading each other. When shopping, select container-grown plants showing vigorous growth. Container-grown plants can be planted any time of the year in warm climates. Place the tree in a hole so that the top of the root ball is even with the surrounding grade....

2 limes ½ cup butter, softened 2 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced To keep grilled corn warm, cover with foil and let stand up to 10 minutes. Store prepared Chile Butter, covered, in refrigerator up to 1 week. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. When shopping for corn look for corn with golden to brown silks and healthy green husks....

¼ cup Marsala or red grape juice ¼ cup water ¼ cup sugar ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 6 inch sprigs fresh rosemary 1 ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 ½ teaspoon water ¼ teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 cup fresh blueberries

Parachute’s new (and first!) line of living room furniture includes sofas, chairs, coffee and side tables, and table and floor lamps. The 15-item collection features sustainably sourced and PFA-free materials, and each item is a thoughtfully crafted investment piece that’s meant to last. The entire line avoids wasteful production, too, in contrast to the rising popularity of high-waste, low-quality furniture and in support of Parachute’s commitment to sustainability. Buy It: Loop Coffee Table, $1,499, Parachute We know and love Parachute for its plush robes and fluffy down pillows, among many other items, but as the brand continues to expand into more areas of the home, there’s more to appreciate about its sustainability efforts and streamlined, approachable design style....

Tips Prepare pops as directed; freeze for up to 1 week.

1 pound pitted fresh or frozen (thawed and well drained) tart cherries (3 cups) ⅓ cup sugar ¼ cup dried cherries 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary

Petunia Care Must-Knows One of the characteristics that makes petunias such a valuable and commonly used plant is their easy-going nature. Modern varieties require very little maintenance and aren’t too picky about growing conditions. As long as they are planted in well-drained soils, they typically won’t have any problems. In anything less, there is a chance that they could have problems with rot and fungal issues. Because petunias are such vigorous bloomers, they do need a substantial amount of nutrients to keep up their blooming power, so plant them in soils rich in organic matter....