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What Are Native Plants? Native plants are species that grow naturally in a particular area or region. Over time, they’ve evolved to have a mutually beneficial relationship with native wildlife. Bees visit flowers with abundant nectar, for example, and transfer pollen as they visit other flowers. Because these plants are already adapted to your soil and weather conditions, they often are lower maintenance than plants from other parts of the country or the world....

Buy It: Williams Sonoma Pie Dish ($23, Williams Sonoma) Buy It: Calphalon Griddle ($30, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Farberware Roasting Pan ($30, Target) Test Kitchen Tip: Stir in some pan drippings for extra flavor. Buy It: Granitestone Skillet ($28, Target) Buy It: OXO Hand-Held Mandoline ($19, OXO) Buy It: Nordic Ware Bundt Pan ($44, Target)

2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries 3 tablespoon sugar* 1 teaspoon cornstarch *Sugar Substitutes: Choose from Splenda Granular or Sweet’Low bulk or packets. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 3 tablespoons sugar.

Brittany Farinas, CEO and creative director of Miami-based House of One, agrees, adding oversized furniture is not only inviting, but it’s a good conversation starter too, with plenty of room for guests to mingle in comfort. Best of all, to get in on the trend, you don’t necessarily need a palatial home. Instead, think about maximizing your floor space. “A chaise or chair and ottoman is a great way to activate an underutilized corner and create a little nook that’s super cozy,” says Reynaert....

* To make dry bread cubes, preheat oven to 300°F. Cut fresh bread into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes. Spread the bread cubes in one or two 15x10x1-inch baking pans. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes or until cubes are dry, stirring twice; cool. (The cubes will continue to dry and crisp as they cool.) Or let bread cubes stand, loosely covered, at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours. To Make Ahead Prepare as directed through Step 3....

Caprese Steak Filling: In a medium bowl combine 2 cups sliced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, and a pinch each of salt and ground black pepper. Toss to coat; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon purchased pesto; spread mayo mixture over cut sides of bread. Layer on sliced grilled steak or deli roast beef (6 to 8 oz.), sliced tomatoes, 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mozzarella, and some fresh basil leaves; wrap....

On the first floor, the free-flowing layout led Reynal to a palette that was somewhat unconventional for a family who typically embraces color. Consistent neutrals, anchored by grass cloth on most of the walls and boldly punctuated with black and white, unify the living spaces. Upstairs, however, Reynal indulged the family’s usual love of playful, energetic color against white walls. In nearly every room, you’ll find a standout pattern in the spotlight and a mix of supporting patterns and textures....

½ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup milk 1 banana 2 tablespoon grape jelly 2 - 3 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

¼ cup butter, softened 1 ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice

TO MAKE AHEAD: If your turkey is done and being kept warm while the rest of your holiday sides are finishing, prepare the gravy. Cover and keep gravy warm for up to 1 hour. For leftovers, cover and store gravy in the refrigerator. Reheat as needed. For the No-Drippings Gravy, you can make the gravy up to 3 days ahead; cover and chill. To serve, in a saucepan reheat gravy over medium heat until bubbling....

2 egg yolks ¼ cup granulated sugar 4 teaspoon cornstarch 1 ½ cup milk 4 ounce white baking chocolate (with cocoa butter), chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla To Bake Ahead: Prepare the meringues and pudding the day before you want to serve the dessert. Store meringues in the unheated oven and chill pudding for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, assemble as directed.

1 cup butter ⅛ teaspoon salt 3 ¼ cup powdered sugar