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* Remaining dukkah can be sprinkled on cooked vegetables, added to olive oil for bread dipping, or sprinkled on a sour cream dip. Dukkah can be stored in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

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⅓ cup dairy sour cream 2 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives 2 teaspoon prepared horseradish ¼ cup whipping cream

Day-to-Day Storage Missy’s successful storage strategies revolve around working with daily habits rather than against them. For example, Missy converted a room just off the mudroom into a homework and project space. This works so that when the children come in from school, they can drop their bags and get started on their nightly to-do lists. She included drawer storage and a crafts caddy as a table centerpiece. The divided wooden tote corrals crafts supplies and is easy to carry to other areas....

3 ½ cup chopped strawberries (1 1/2 pounds) ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Mosquito Traps and Deterrents Bug zappers and traps don’t contain any harsh chemicals, and are in fact mostly odorless. These options are high-tech but also attractive and subtle, so you’ll hardly notice they’re around. Outdoor Lantern Mosquito Trap Mosquito Repellent Diffuser Besides using this tiny mosquito-repelling diffuser in your yard, you can pack and take it on a camping trip with ease. All you need to do is put in a repellent cartridge and turn it on....

The World War II-era balloon barge resides in Sausalito, California, which has just 7,000 residents and is about four miles north of San Francisco. The 1,200 square-foot home was originally built around 1942 and is currently listed for $783,000, says Dianne Andrews, the listing agent. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom space floats in Richardson Bay and is perfect for someone living solo, a couple, or even a small family. The main room on the first floor hasn’t been touched since Silverstein lived there from 1985 until he died in 1999....

*Note: Be sure to stir the coconut milk in the can before measuring, as the solid and liquid may separate in the can. **Note: Look for fish sauce and curry paste in the Asian section of large supermarkets or in a store specializing in Asian foods. These stores will probably have jasmine rice also. ***Note: For 2 cups cooked rice, in a medium saucepan combine 2 cups water and 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice....

Our number one suggestion? Start early! By starting your meal planning in early November, you can secure the perfect ingredients for holiday appetizers, cocktails, and side dishes. Plus, putting up early Thanksgiving decorations and arranging make-ahead side dishes can cut your Thanksgiving work in half. Guests will be convinced you pulled off the impossible—but all it takes is a little holiday planning. So whether you’re hosting for the first time or just looking for a better way to plan, our day-to-day Thanksgiving dinner checklist will help you host a fabulous meal with ease....

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 30 percent of what we throw away in garbage cans could actually be composted. But starting a compost bin doesn’t require a major shift in your day-to-day habits. The key to at-home composting is investing in the best compost bin for your needs—and there are plenty of options to choose from. You’ll want to find a compost bin that is sized to match the typical amount of organic waste your household goes through....

Dishwasher detergents are typically offered as pods, tablets, powders, or liquids. Leslie Tam, co-founder of UrbanMop Inc., says to follow the dishwasher manufacturer’s recommendation for the best type of detergent to use. To find the best dishwasher detergent we researched a variety of styles, keeping in mind scent, form, and quantity. We also consulted Tam for additional insight. Overall, the best dishwasher detergent is Cascade Platinum Dishwasher Pods for their stain-fighting power that comes in convenient pod form....

No matter how hard we try, wet spills will inevitably happen. Having a shop vac at home can reduce the risk of your carpet staining and is particularly helpful for families with pets and children, who are often the culprits of all sorts of liquid messes. Nowadays, most newer shop vacs have improved suction technology and leave carpets much cleaner and drier than older wet/dry vacuum models. “The problem with the shop vacs of old was that they didn’t have enough sucking power and would leave carpets moist,” says Yavor Gorolo, founder of Fine Carpet Cleaning Services with over a decade of experience in the carpet cleaning industry....