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Closed star piping tips We had the best success with a Wilton 2D piping tip. We also tried a Wilton 2E tip but found that the 2D tip has a few less slits and they are a bit more spaced out allowing for a bit more definition when piping the meringue into a tree shape.

1 ½ cup chopped, seeded tomato 1 cup chopped, seeded cucumber ½ cup thinly sliced green onions ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoon lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt

2 medium fresh peaches ¼ cup peach or apricot nectar 2 tablespoon condensed beef consomme or condensed beef broth 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon minced onion ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¾ cup rye whiskey 2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled Smoked Lemons 2 cup wood chips (oak, hickory, apple, maple, or pecan) 4 4 lemons, halved Smoked Ice Cubes cup 2 wood chips (oak, hickory, apple, maple, or pecan) cup 4 ice cubes Smoked Bacon Rye Sour for Eight: Squeeze enough juice from 1 recipe Smoked Lemons to measure 3/4 cup. In a pitcher combine the lemon juice, 2 cups Bacon-Infused Rye, and 3/4 cup pure maple syrup....

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*Test Kitchen Tip: If you do not have a slotted spoon, place green or wax beans in a heat-proof strainer. Lower strainer into boiling water and cook as directed above. Lift strainer out of water to drain. Cook edamame or lima beans as directed above.

Colorful Combinations Spurge is one of the few plants known for its standout green flowers that complement all other flowers in a garden. The foliage colors of spurge are diverse, with blue, green, burgundy, and variegated options. Spurge Care Must-Knows Growing conditions between species vary, but it is usually best to plant spurge in full sun, which ensures colored varieties will be their best and brightest. Part sun is typically tolerated, too, but you may miss out on some flowers and the foliage color may be more muted....

Identifying the Pest Some larvae look like caterpillars with three pairs of large legs and seven pairs of smaller false legs. The larvae may appear individually, but often form clusters of dozens of chewing defoliators. It’s common to see them lined up along the edge of leaves or needles. When disturbed, they may raise their abdomen and tail end into an s-shape defensive position. Other sawfly larvae resemble slugs, with a slimy non-segmented body....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon vanilla Powdered Sugar Icing 1 cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk Larger-Size Fruit Coffee Cake Prepare as directed, except double all of the ingredients and use a 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Makes 16 servings. Nutrition analysis per serving: 585 calories, 7 g protein, 95 g carbohydrate, 20 g total fat (12 g sat....

½ cup finely chopped onion (1 medium) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup bottled chili sauce ½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon honey