2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup ground toasted almonds 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional) ½ cup ice water

1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla

* To weigh dry ingredients, zero the scale after each ingredient is added to the bowl.

⅓ cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground ginger ⅓ cup water 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon olive oil

Bachelor’s Button Care Must-Knows Bachelor’s buttons are one of the easiest plants to grow from seed. While their ideal soil conditions are sandy loam, these plants tolerate poor soil conditions. Well-drained soil will keep bachelor’s buttons flowers thriving. Avoid wet soil; bachelor’s buttons are prone to rot if roots get too wet. Growing bachelor’s buttons can be as simple as throwing a handful of seeds onto some freshly turned soil. Given their almost weedy nature, it’s easy to see how these plants grow in many gardens....

1 cup pineapple preserves 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño or serrano chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped* ¼ teaspoon salt * Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water....

5 tablespoon red wine vinegar ¼ cup water 2 tablespoon sugar 4 teaspoon canola oil ½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 small head red cabbage (1 lb.), leaves cut in 1-inch pieces 1 large green apple (about 8 oz.), halved, cored, and sliced 3 scallions (white and green parts), chopped (about 1/2 cup)

¼ cup chopped and pitted kalamata olives or pitted ripe olives ¼ cup chopped French green olives with Herbs de Provence, French green Picholine olives or pimiento-stuffed green olives ¼ cup pepperoncini peppers (stems removed) 2 tablespoon chopped red onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon drained capers ½ teaspoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 ¾ cup water 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup cold water ½ teaspoon salt

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 2 cup sifted powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla

¼ cup chopped yellow sweet pepper 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel

Before choosing bathroom flooring, consider your design and color preferences, lifestyle, and budget. For example, if you’re renovating a powder room, waterproof floors aren’t essential like in a bathroom with a shower and tub. If you live in a chilly climate, bathroom flooring with radiant heat might top your list—but heated flooring can only be installed with some materials. Or maybe you’re looking for a bold bathroom palette, so you’re drawn to bathroom flooring ideas with colorful ceramic tiles....

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2 inch vegetable oil ½ medium onion 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder Kansas City Barbecue Sauce ½ cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup apple juice ½ 6 ounce can (1/3 cup) tomato paste ¼ cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoon molasses 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish...