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Toasted Coconut Vegan Ice Cream: Stir 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (also labeled as dessicated coconut), toasted, into ice cream after churning. Choose-Your-Fruit Vegan Ice Cram Stir 1 cup chopped fruit (i.e. strawberries, pineapple), into ice cream after churning.

Water Lily Care Must-Knows Whether you have a natural or artificial pond, plant water lilies in containers to limit their size. (They will grow to fit the container they are in.) A container prevents the plant from growing through the pond liner or from growing too large and taking over your pond. Any type of container will work. Plant your lily tubers so that a bit sticks out from the heavy clay-loam soil amended with a slow-release fertilizer formulated for pond plants....

Cover Crop Benefits Cover cropping can benefit any garden, says horticulture educator Chris Enroth with Illinois Extension. In addition to crowding out weeds, it puts down roots that feed the soil’s community of living organisms—including fungi, bacteria, and earthworms—that provide nutrients to future plantings. A cover crop’s roots and organic materials also loosen compacted soil and produce binding agents. These help soil filter water to plant roots and hold some of it there for later rather than pooling it on the surface or letting it run off, taking soil with it....

1. Spider Crickets: They’re Not Actually Spiders…or Crickets Good news for anyone with arachnophobia—despite their name, these pests aren’t actually spiders. They’re part of the insect order Orthoptera, which means they’re related to grasshoppers, locusts, and other crickets (like the black crickets you may have seen around your house and garden). The “spider” part of their name comes from the way their long legs make them look, but they’ve only got six of them, not eight....

Other courses get a lift from citrus zest. Sometimes, as in this Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo recipe, it’s a primary flavor. Other times, citrus zest adds a little spark to the deep, rich flavors of a simmering savory dish. Try that strategy in this Spring Stroganoff recipe. Last but not least, we love the way lemon or lime zest contrasts the sweetness in citrus desserts, like Lemon Meringue Pie. But what if you’re all set to cook only to discover you’re out of fresh citrus to zest for your recipe?...

Unlike the typical grilled recipe, which cooks at 400°F to 550°F, smoked recipes involve cooking at a low heat created by the smoke itself as the wood chips or chunks smolder rather than burn. (Don’t miss our complete guide on how to smoke food for the ultimate cookouts.) Here is a summary of the main outdoor cooking styles: Grilling: Use a heat source below a grill grate, on which you cook food with the lid open....

Chocolate-Hazelnut and Cherry Topping: To serve, spread each warm muffin with 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as Nutella, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon snipped dried cherries. To Make Ahead: Prepare as directed through Step 3. Divide batter among three 1-quart freezer bags or 1-cup airtight containers. Seal and freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, thaw one or more portions of batter at room temperature for 30 minutes, massaging bag(s) or stirring batter occasionally....

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter (1 stick), cubed ½ teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 3 tablespoon ice water