2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ½ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Cajun Broccoli Slaw ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 16 ounce package shredded broccoli (broccoli slaw mix) 6 tablespoon sliced green onions ¾ cup finely chopped red sweet peppers ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans

Behr’s pick for 2023 Color of the Year is a warm, welcoming white with glossy tones. Unlike the stark white colors popular in the early 2000s—and as indicated by its name—this rich color is intended to serve as a canvas for expert and amateur home decorators alike to use however they want to create their desired look. With Blank Canvas, think versatile, timeless, and tranquil: The color works in both private and shared spaces and can work as a focal color or a foundation to build on for more layered spaces....

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water Cranberry-Pecan Caramel Topper ⅓ cup dried cranberries 3 tablespoon brandy 1 ½ cup pecan halves, toasted ¼ cup caramel-flavored ice cream topping

MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Layer blondie stix between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month.

1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter ½ cup chopped pecans

Make-Ahead Tip Prepare as directed. Cover dish with plastic wrap and chill for up to 24 hours. To serve, preheat oven to 375°F. Remove plastic wrap and cover dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake about 25 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes.

¼ cup seltzer water or lemon-lime soda 2 tablespoon cherry juice or pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon vodka 1 tablespoon lime juice White Layer ¼ cup selzter water or lemon-lime soda 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon vodka 1 tablespoon lime juice Blue Layer ¼ cup seltzer water or lemon-lime soda 2 tablespoon blue curacao 1 tablespoon vodka 1 tablespoon lime juice

*Mojito Syrup: Reduce water to 1 1/2 cups. Add 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves while heating mixture. Cool as directed. Remove mint leaves. Stir in 1/2 cup lime juice and 1/3 cup rum. Tint with green food coloring, if desired.Nutrition analysis per serving: 68 calories, 0 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 16 g total sugar, 0% Vitamin A, 2% Vitamin C, 1 mg sodium, 0% calcium, 0% iron...

How to Create a Firefly-Friendly Landscape Firefly Conservation & Research, a nonprofit organization, launched a program in May 2022 that allows you to turn your yard into a certified habitat (made official with a sign made of recycled aluminum, pictured above). Founder Ben Pfeiffer, a recognized firefly researcher and certified naturalist, created the initiative in 2009 to support research and help firefly populations grow for generations to come. “Fireflies are on the decline in many parts of the world,” Pfeiffer said in a statement....

Can You Eat Decorative Gourds? The simplest answer to whether or not you can eat gourds is technically yes; decorative gourds aren’t poisonous or toxic. However, you probably don’t want to eat gourds, especially when there are much tastier options available. The decorative gourds you see on display have hard, tough skins, and also don’t have very much flesh on the inside. So if you were to try cooking a gourd, it wouldn’t be very easy to prepare, and also wouldn’t taste great....

½ cup whipping cream ½ cup butter (1 stick) ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoon light-color corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla TO REHEAT BREAD PUDDING: Preheat oven to 325°F. Place foil muffin pan on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 16 to 18 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from pan. TO REHEAT CARAMEL SAUCE: Spoon caramel sauce into a small saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until warm....