A honey mesquite tree (Prosopis glandulosa) offers a respite from the heat and brings structure to colorful beds framing a pathway fashioned from chat, tiny stones left over from screened gravel. Chat stays compacted, simulates the look of sandy soil, keeps down weeds and dust, and works well with desert plant forms. Provide a Stage Place big-money plants where they’ll be seen most often. Rasmussen always uses large plants and striking combinations to mark a home’s entryway....

6 1 inch thick slices whole wheat baguette-style French bread 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic

*Hard-Cooked Eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan (do not stack eggs). Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat (water will have large rapidly breaking bubbles). Remove from heat, cover, and let eggs strand for 15 minutes; drain. Run cold water over the eggs or place them in ice water until cool enough to handle; drain....

Collaborating on the house and garden—and rolling with the punches as they come—has been a running thread in the couple’s relationship. Casey was in the early stages of designing the house when he met Ellen seven years ago; before long they were swapping design ideas and digging holes in the garden together. “Casey is very calm and collected,” Ellen says. “But whenever I get involved, someone else has to hold the wheel tightly....

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes ¼ cup ice water, plus more as needed Make dough, wrap tightly, and refrigerate up to 2 days. For longer storage, wrap in plastic wrap then heavy foil and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator and let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Cinnamon Crust Add 1 Tbsp....

Black Americans’ contributions to societywere an everyday part of my upbringing and education. For as long as I can remember, I’ve known there were Texans who remained enslaved long after the Emancipation Proclamation. But it was only while living in Minnesota in the mid-90s that I learned that there were Juneteenth celebrations to commemorate the end of U.S. slavery. I attended a small gathering given at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where the handful of Black students and professors gathered to share a meal, to enjoy each other’s company—and acknowledge their existence....

Frozen yogurt is usually a healthier alternative to ice cream recipes. If you’re making frozen Greek yogurt, it’s got an extra boost of protein to boot. You can make almost any flavor, and because we start with purchased yogurt, it’s easier to make than from-scratch ice cream. We’ve got tons of options for you to choose from, including traditional frozen yogurt, fruit- and chocolate-filled flavors, and variations on this icy dessert, like frozen yogurt pops too....

1 cup snipped dried apricots ¾ cup water ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Raisin Filling ¾ cup water 2 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 ¼ cup golden raisins Apple-Cranberry Filling 1 cup chunky applesauce ⅔ cup dried cranberries or blueberries ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash ground cloves Easy Filling 1 ½ cup bottled mincemeat or one 20-ounce can cherry or peach pie filling title: “Fruit Filled Oatmeal Bars” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-27” author: “Mark Holbert” 1 cup snipped dried apricots ¾ cup water ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour...

1 2.5 pound broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 1 egg ½ cup milk ⅓ cup Fry Coating 2 inch shortening or cooking oil Fried Vegetables 1 pound sliced and peeled eggplant or sliced zucchini or whole mushrooms 1 beaten egg ½ cup Fry Coating cooking oil