Highlights Former Lifestyle Commerce Editor at Dotdash MeredithLifestyle Commerce Content and Strategy Lead for Real Simple, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, and Martha Stewart Living for 2+ yearsWritten hundreds of lifestyle shopping articlesEdited dozens of shopping articles Previously, she was an Assistant Editor at MyDomaine, where she covered interior design trends, career topics, and celebrity news. She has five years of experience writing, editing, and strategizing for digital outlets....

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1 ¼ pound boneless chuck roast (not ground), cut into large chunks and chilled 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt

Lemon Herb-Stuffed Chicken Stuff chicken cavity with 2 to 3 lemon wedges, 1/3 to 1/2 cup snipped fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano and/or parsley) and 2 halved garlic cloves. Finish pan sauce with 1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence. Spice-rubbed Place 1/4 cup (1/4 ounce) dried porcini mushrooms in a blender or spice grinder; cover and blend until a powder forms. In a small bowl combine 1 Tbsp. porcini powder and 1 Tbsp....

½ cup butter, softened 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Try to keep mounds of dough in nicely rounded shapes. Use a #40 scoop (1 1/2 tablespoons) works well. Layer assembled cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze unfilled cookies for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw cookies, if frozen....

1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup butter ½ cup half-and-half or light cream 2 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla

Our fun (and free) bingo card is easy to download and print, and it’ll help you check off all these classic activities. Shoot for four in a row, or go all out for Independence Day and check off all 16 items on the list. 1. Make a Red, White, and Blue Dessert If apple pie is the most American food you can make, these red, white, and blue desserts are a close second....

See great tropical flowers for your deck or patio. Test Garden Tip: Save money and go green with solar-powered lights. New models cast a glow for a much longer period than old types. Test Garden Tip: Pay attention to plants when planning your backyard. Big, bold tropicals create one look; select lavender, sage, and other silvery-leaf plants for a Mediterranean feel. Test Garden Tip: Create a ledge in your pond so koi have a place to find shelter from predators, such as birds and raccoons....