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2 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 1 ¼ cup water ¼ cup sugar* ¼ cup orange juice

How to Choose Ceiling Paint Colors As a general rule, ceilings that are lighter in tone than the walls feel higher, while darker colors will make the ceiling feel lower. That doesn’t necessarily mean the room will feel claustrophobic, however. Visually lowered ceilings can evoke a cozy, intimate feeling. As when choosing wall colors, consider the source and strength of light the room receives during the time you’re most often using it....

A single flooring material keeps the patio—which contains three separate spaces—from feeling frantic. Built-in and freestanding furniture can be used in tandem to delineate spaces. Here, a bench orients guests around a built-in fire pit. If style and temperament demand, a few touches can add a welcome touch of whimsy, as the little spots of grass around the fire pit demonstrate. On a patio, directing the view is important. Here, the bench urges guests to look outward to the rest of the yard....

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water

1 cup pear nectar 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce for poultry ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon butter Pan Gravy Turkey pan drippings Chicken broth ¼ cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper

15 wonton wrappers Oil

½ cup pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter

½ cup butter ¼ cup chocolate liqueur 2 tablespoon whipping cream 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 16 ounce box powdered sugar

Red Wine-Pomegranate Poaching Liquid: Combine 2 cups dry red wine, 1 cup pomegranate juice, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, and 4 whole allspice.Nutrition analysis per serving: same as above except 242 calories, 45 g carbohydrate, 33 g total sugar, 9 mg sodium Citrus-Maple Poaching Liquid: Combine 2 cups water, 2 cups orange juice, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, and 1/2 tsp....

1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar ¼ cup dairy sour cream ¼ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon reserved cooking liquid from the poached fruit

¼ cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 4 cloves garlic, minced