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Those unsafe behaviors included washing food items with bleach, applying household cleaners to skin, and inhaling or ingesting cleaning products such as soapy water. And while most said they were cleaning more frequently because of coronavirus concerns, only about half of the respondents were confident they knew how to do so safely. Especially when used beyond their intended function, disinfectants and other cleaners can be hazardous to your health. Unsafe cleaning practices can cause dizziness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing, and irritation of the nose, skin, or eyes....

¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 3 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and black pepper

½ cup plain low-fat yogurt ¼ cup peeled and finely chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro ⅛ teaspoon salt

½ 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 ½ cup sifted powdered sugar Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl beat 1/2 of an 8-oz. pkg. softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/8 tsp. salt with a mixer on medium until well-combined. Gradually add 2 1/2 to 3 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth and desired consistency....

3 ounce chopped white baking chocolate (with cocoa butter) ¼ cup whipping cream ½ cup mascarpone or cream cheese ¼ cup softened butter ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 cup powdered sugar

To Bake Meatballs: Place meatballs in a 15x10-inch baking pan lined with foil. Cover and chill 1 hour. Bake at 375°F for 18 minutes or until 160°F.

What’s the elevation where you live? It might be higher than you think. Much of the so-called “flat” Midwest, for example, is actually more than 1,000 feet above sea level, and altitudes can vary within a community. Check your altitude online or with your county extension office before you begin your canning projects. Then adjust your processing times as indicated in this article. Home Canning Altitude Adjustments for Blanching Foods and Sterilizing Jars For blanching, add one minute if you live 5,000 feet or more above sea level....

2 lightly beaten eggs ⅔ cup beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cup sourdough bread cubes ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoon yellow mustard 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound ground beef sirloin 1 pound ground beef chuck 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped ½ of a medium onion, chopped Topping: ½ cup ketchup 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoon cider vinegar

Stuffing Addition Options: Stir 2 medium cored and chopped apples into bread cubes. 2) Omit 1 cup of the celery and substitute 2 cups sliced mushrooms. Cook mushrooms with the celery in Step 1, above. 3) Stir one 15-ounce can chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped, into bread cubes. 4) Stir 1 cup cooked wild rice into bread cubes. Bread options: Here are some of our favorite types of bread to use in our old-fashioned stuffing (choose one): white or wheat bread, corn bread, focaccia bread, Italian bread, multigrain bread, and sourdough bread

2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or cider vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Test Kitchen Tip: To toast curls of fresh coconut, spread them in a single layer in a shallow baking pan and bake for 5 to 10 minutes at 350°F. Buy It: Nordic Ware Jubilee Bundt Pan (Target)

Test Kitchen Tip: Bring these cupcakes in an insulated carrier, then take them out at dessert so the heat doesn’t make the frosting go bad.

3 tablespoon whipping cream 1 ½ ounce chopped bittersweet or milk chocolate