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½ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel Freshly cracked black pepper
4 medium baking potatoes (6 to 8 ounces each) Shortening, butter, or margarine (optional)
Baptisia Care Must-Knows Plant false indigo in well-drained soil and full sun for the most impressive flower display. This perennial tolerates part shade but can end up with weak stems that require staking for support. Once each plant gets established, it can withstand droughts without much supplemental watering, thanks to a deep, extensive root system. The bad news is this root system with its long taproot makes it challenging to transplant baptisia....
More recently, many varieties have been introduced that tout multicolor foliage in yellows, crimsons, and variegated leaf forms. These varieties have further added to the appeal of these extremely low-maintenance shrubs. The overall habit has also improved, in many cases making smaller, tidier plants that need minimal to no pruning in order to keep a nice shape. Do be warned that along with their small, brightly colored leaves, these branches hide many small needle-sharp thorns....
⅔ cup water ⅓ cup brown rice 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoon lime and/or lemon juice
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⅓ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup butter ¼ cup half-and-half or light cream
Varieties of Coleus Daffy Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Daffy’) is a deeply lobed variety with mottled rose, purple, maroon, and olive foliage. It grows 2 feet tall and wide. Lenny Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Lenny’) is a novelty form of shade coleus with spaghetti-thin twisted leaves colored in a blend of red, purple, and chartreuse. It grows 18 inches tall. Shocking Pink Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Shocking Pink’) has leaves with scalloped edges, and are colored with a blend of rosy pink, bronze, and green....
Varieties of Blood Flower ‘Silky Yellow’ Blood Flower Asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Yellow’ bears all-yellow flowers on 3-foot-tall stems.
For thick-crust pizza: Grease a 13- or 14-inch pizza pan. If desired, sprinkle greased pan with cornmeal. With greased fingers, pat dough into prepared pan, building up the edge. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes or until nearly double. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Add desired topping. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until the topping is bubbly....
