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‘Grace’ smoke tree Cotinus ‘Grace’ offers rich burgundy-purple foliage in spring and summer then orange-red fall color. It grows 15 feet tall and wide. Zones 5-8 ‘Nordine’ smoke tree Cotinus ‘Nordine’ shows off burgundy-bronze leaves that go shades of red and orange in the fall. It grows 15 feet tall and wide and is a good choice for gardeners in cold climates. Zones 5-8 ‘Notcutt’s Variety’ smoke tree Cotinus coggygria ‘Notcutt’s Variety’ bears wine-red foliage that turns red-orange in autumn....

Solanum Care Must-Knows Solanum grows best in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It will tolerate brief periods of drought after it is established, but it’s best to water regularly for continuous flowering. Fertilize your plant twice during the growing season with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label directions. Where solanum is hardy, prune it in the fall to control its size. Prepare for solanum to climb quickly after planting by placing a trellis nearby or siting it where it can scramble up a fence or pergola....

4 7-inch plain pappadams

1 ¾ cup shortbread cookie crumbs (about 30 square cookies) 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoon butter, melted Cheesecake Filling 4 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla ½ cup sour cream Sour Cream Honey Topping 1 ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla Topping Honey (optional) Sliced strawberries

Although the site says right now that the succulent is out of stock, I reached out to Crystal Taylor, the owner of Cedar Creek Farmhouse, who says her team just ordered another batch of Strawberry Ice, and they’ll be available in about two weeks. A single rosette costs $18, a double retails for $22, and shipping is free. Because of shipping restrictions, the succulent comes un-rooted, but you can place them in any pot you’d like, and the roots should start growing easily....

1 15 ounce carton whole milk ricotta cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup shredded mozzarella (4 oz.) ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz.) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed Manicotti Meat Sauce 8 ounce ground beef and/or bulk Italian sausage ½ cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup dry red wine or chicken broth 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce 2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed ¼ teaspoon black pepper...

**To grill chicken: Lightly season 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves with salt and pepper. For a charcoal or gas grill, grill on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170°F), turning once halfway through grilling.

1 teaspoon mild yellow curry powder 1 teaspoon garam masala ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

To check your batteries, simply place the battery on the tester, aligning the positive and negative symbols. The small screen then clearly and accurately shows if the battery needs to be recycled or if it still has some life to it. The only downside to the battery organizer, it seems, is that some reviewers point out that there isn’t a latch on the lid, meaning it could lead to spilled batteries if dropped....