2 28-oz cans whole tomatoes, undrained 6 tablespoon snipped fresh basil 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 28-oz cans whole tomatoes, undrained 6 tablespoon snipped fresh basil 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

⅓ cup snipped fresh basil 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoon snipped dried tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper *Tip: To soften dried tomatoes for the vinaigrette, soak them in enough boiling water to cover for 5 minutes; drain well.

1 ⅓ cup dried elbow macaroni 3 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 tablespoon butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion 4 teaspoon all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 ¼ cup fat-free milk 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (4 oz.) 4 ounce American cheese slices, torn (about 5 slices)

Heavenly Bamboo Care Must-Knows Heavenly bamboo performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soil and full sun, which encourages the best growth, foliage color, and fruit set. Plant this shrub in groups to get the best fruiting. Although it does best with consistent watering, heavenly bamboo can tolerate some drought after it’s established. Heavenly bamboo looks its best when allowed to grow naturally. If you decide to prune, however, trim the branches in a staggered fashion to retain a fuller-looking habit....

We don’t stop at just roasting—we’ve got the full breakdown of how long to cook chicken in a skillet, under the broiler, and even by boiling. No matter which method you prefer, you’ll find how long to cook a chicken. How Long to Cook a Whole Chicken Roast chicken is juicy and delicious. Check out our complete instructions and tips for cooking a whole chicken. Knowing how long to roast a chicken is key....

What to Check Before the Power Goes Out Food Tips for When the Power Is Out The best thing to do once you no longer have electricity? When it comes to your perishable foods, you should leave them be—at least for a bit. The CDC notes you should keep the doors to your fridge and freezer closed. If you do, everything will be fine for up to four hours in a refrigerator, and up to 48 hours in a full freezer, or 24 hours in a half-full freezer....

How to Boil Sweet Potatoes When purchasing, look for small to medium sweet potatoes that have smooth skin and are firm and free of soft spots. Store whole unpeeled sweet potatoes in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week (do not refrigerate or they will dry out). To know how many sweet potatoes you need for your recipe, one medium sweet potato (about 8 ounces) equals approximately 1 ½ cups when peeled and cubed....

How to Brown Ground Beef If you’re cooking for a family of four to six, a pound of ground beef in a skillet is likely the quickest and easiest solution for browning ground beef. But if you’re feeding a crowd and need a way to brown ground beef in large quantities, an Instant Pot or sheet pan can be your supper savior. Below, we’re explaining how to ground beef in three ways....

You can dig a trench, build forms, and set a concrete footing along the wall, or you can fasten 4x4x3/16-inch angle iron to the foundation to provide a ledge, as illustrated on these pages. Even a half-high wall is a substantial weight, so fasten the angle iron with lag shields and lag screws. This layer of brick will trap moisture against the wall. Weep holes at the bottom of the wall give trapped moisture a way to escape....