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In the basement family room a new long cabinet behind the sofa offers plenty of storage and display space. Drawers hold gift wrap and supplies and holiday decorations. Open shelves in the middle for board games lighten the overall look. When guests gather in the adjoining kitchen, Monica can hide the television in the formal living area behind punched-metal screen doors. The coffee table has a lift-up top for easy access to stored blankets, and includes drawers for magazines so they don’t pile up on its surface....

⅓ cup finely chopped shallots ¼ cup dry white wine 3 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel ¼ cup lemon juice

2 cup all-purpose flour 4 teaspoon baking powder 4 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup butter ⅔ cup milk

2 eggs ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs ½ cup finely chopped onion ¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground beef

2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup cold water

2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon light-color corn syrup Milk Up to 1 month ahead, prepare and bake bread as directed; cool completely but do not drizzle with icing. Place loaves in a freezer container or bag and freeze. To serve, thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Drizzle with icing.

9-inch Loaf Pans: For two 9-inch loaf pans, bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean.

1 medium red sweet pepper

Adobo Sauce A sauce that originated in the Philippines containing vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic. It’s also a dark red Mexican sauce made from ground chiles, herbs, and vinegar. Chipotle peppers are sometimes packed in cans of adobo sauce. Al Dente (Al den-tay) Italian for “to the tooth.” It describes pasta that’s cooked until it offers a slight resistance when bitten into, rather than cooked until soft. Almond Paste A creamy mixture made of ground, blanched almonds and sugar that’s often used as a filling in pastries, cakes, and confections....

To find the best planners we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind dimensions and layout, as well as any personalization options and other additional features. Overall, the best planner is the Day Designer 2023 Weekly Planner. Available in a variety of styles, the planner features inspirational quotes, an expense tracker page, and goal-setting worksheets, amongst other details. Keep in Mind: It’s more expensive than other planners and you can’t cancel, refund, or exchange the planner once the order is placed....

With so many styles to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which showerhead is the best fit for your bathroom. To help, we researched the top picks, keeping in mind each style’s flow rate, certifications, size, material, and number of spray patterns. We also consulted Sarah Thew, showroom manager and interior designer for Schuler Kitchens & Baths, as well as Ed Del Grande, a master plumber at Ed Del Grande’s House Call....

1. How to Clean Your Oven Cleaning an oven can seem daunting at first. It’s one of those household items you forget about cleaning or purposely forget to clean. But cleaning an oven doesn’t have to be difficult. Instead of using your oven’s self-cleaning function, try setting the temperature to 225°F with a pan of water in your oven for at least 15 minutes. Once cooled down, add dishwashing soap to the pan and scrub your oven using a sponge to get any stuck bits....

Alcohol is a big part of our culture, which is why it can be hard to give up booze. Some people like the taste of it and how it makes them feel, while others partake in drinking simply to blend in at social events. If you’re sober curious or want to reduce your intake, nonalcoholic drinks are a great alternative to spirits. The ingredients vary from brand to brand, but overall, the booze-less beverages below make sipping on mocktails a satisfying experience....