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Make-Ahead Easter Dinner Menu Mix and match these make-ahead recipes for an Easter dinner that’s so impressive no one will know it was super easy. Drink: Pink Rhubarb Lemonade Appetizer: Paleo Rosemary Roasted Nuts Appetizer: Paleo Avocado Deviled Eggs Appetizer: Asiago-Artichoke Dip Main Dish: Stuffed Spiral Ham Main Dish: Spring Lamb & Fava Bean Soup Main Dish: Classic Crab Cakes Main Dish: Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Bake Side Dish: Easter Bunny Brioche Side Dish: Citrus-Cucumber Slaw With Pickled Shallots Side Dish: Broccoli and Cheese Air-Fried Baked Potatoes Dessert: Zucchini-Carrot Cake Dessert: White Chocolate Cheesecake with Triple-Raspberry Sauce Dessert: Lemon-Blueberry Pavlovas...

EWG’s Dirty Dozen According to the EWG’s report, a single sample of kale, collard greens, and mustard greens had up to 103 different pesticides. Spinach samples had 1.8 times as much pesticide residue by weight than any other crop tested. And a whopping 101 pesticides in total were detected on hot peppers and bell peppers. There is debate by groups such as the Alliance for Food and Farming about the methodology used by EWG and no matter the food, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is always a healthy choice....

1. Using Pesticides Too Much Pesticides include insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Most of these chemicals (both synthetic and natural) don’t distinguish between good and bad: In one fell swoop, they knock out both destructive and beneficial insects, fungi, and plants, which can affect the entire ecosystem in your backyard. “In the not too distant past, the garden that many people aspired to have was one that was free of insects,” says Gail Langellotto, Ph....

The Top Pumpkin Spice States in America Instacart measured who is buying the most and least pumpkin spice products (more on what these items are specifically below) per capita compared to the rest of the nation. As you can see in the graphic above, it looks like most Americans land on either the “pro” or “against” pumpkin spice side of the spectrum, with only a few states hovering in the middle....

The styles in the online section include traditional, abstract, geometric, bohemian, and more. While there are certainly many available options in vivid shades and patterns, you can also find muted or pastel hues that aren’t as loud. From geometric shag rugs to a pastel distressed medallion option, you’re sure to find an area rug that fits your space from our favorite 10 picks below.

Plants for Creating the Cold-Climate Shade Garden Plan 2 Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans: Zones 3-8 3 Astilbe ‘Fanal’: Zones 4-9 1 Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis): Zones 3-9 2 Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis): Zones 3-8 2 Perennial geranium (Geranium sanguineum ‘Album’): Zones 4-8 2 Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis): Zones 4-7 If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. And because some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting....

People have been sending out valentines for hundreds of years, but how did the tradition begin? And why do we hand the cards out on February 14? I dug into the history of this holiday tradition to find out. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, Valentine’s Day cards were one of the first commercial greeting cards ever made, but the holiday wasn’t made official until well after St. Valentine penned his love letter....

Joseph wanted to come up with a privacy solution that didn’t require window coverings blocking the natural light. Their midcentury modern home featured an L-shape entry that offered the perfect spot to tuck in a fenced-in patio. Joseph and Nick built a 16×12-foot outdoor room complete with a seating area and bar. They also turned the fence panel opposite their windows into a plant wall. “We love that this front patio makes our place feel more like a tropical paradise,” Nick says....

If you live in the Midwest, a native garden means prairie-inspired plantings, as in our stunning prairie garden design, which is chockful of blooming perennials and ornamental grasses indigenous to your part of the country. False blue indigo, prairie blazing star, and little bluestem are just a sampling of the gorgeous natives in this colorful design. Like a true prairie, this garden plan needs full sun. And while the plants will require extra water for the first year to help establish them, they’ll usually survive on what nature provides after that....

In Roger’s world, the joyful spirit of spring performs with more than lyrics on paper that align with a melody and pull on the heartstrings. His version of creativity puts color and pattern on display for a visual production featuring welcoming interiors that rival a field of budding tulips. For this gathering, Roger turned a wood-paneled dining room that he designed into a glorious environment to enjoy dinner and meaningful conversation with friends....

2 11 ounce cans tomatillos, drained 1 cup 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 large) ¾ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper*, seeded and coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper *Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible....

Plum or roma tomatoes, with their meaty flesh, are perfect for salsa, sauce, and canning. Once you decide what types of tomatoes you are searching for, consider the various cultivars. At the garden center you’ll find traditional cultivars, bred for their fruit size and quantity, as well as disease-resistance and ease of care. You’ll also find heirloom cultivars that might not boast good disease-resistance and productivity, but their flavor is exceptional....

The plants you’ll find here have proven deer resistant for many gardeners, and we hope they’ll do the same for you. Plant Name: Campanula selections Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: From 6 inches to 4 feet tall and to 2 feet wide, depending on type Zones: 3-9, depending on type Click here to learn more about growing campanula Plant Name: Corydalis lutea Growing Conditions: Part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 18 inches tall and wide Zones: 5-8, but it often comes back from seed as an annual in colder zones...

Aker’s favorite flowering shrubs for the Northeast include native plants and hardy, adaptable nonnatives. He likes shrubs with a long blooming season, fragrant flowers, interesting structure, and bright fall foliage color. Native shrubs—including native azaleas—are sometimes neglected, Aker says. However, they are not difficult to work into a garden: All plants need extra watering and attention when they are first planted, but once they are established, native plants usually need no pampering....

Reserved cilantro and green onions 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, peeled, seeded,and chopped 1 serrano pepper*, seeded and chopped 1 lime

½ cup semisweet chocolate pieces 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup powdered sugar