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Miniature or small sweet peppers Olive oil Cucumber Yogurt Sauce 2 6 ounce carton plain yogurt 1 large cucumber, shredded and well-drained 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoon fresh basil or mint, if desired Curry powder, if desired

½ cup butter, softened 2 tablespoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Spider Lily Care Must-Knows These easy-to-grow perennial bulbs are often planted and then forgotten. They grow best in well-drained soil with moderate moisture during the growing season. Although it’s not necessary, some spider lilies appreciate a dry spell in their dormant summer period. When planting spider lily bulbs, the neck of the bulb should be planted just below the surface of the soil. These plants can be left alone for many years and will create impressively large collections of flowers....

In the basement family room a new long cabinet behind the sofa offers plenty of storage and display space. Drawers hold gift wrap and supplies and holiday decorations. Open shelves in the middle for board games lighten the overall look. When guests gather in the adjoining kitchen, Monica can hide the television in the formal living area behind punched-metal screen doors. The coffee table has a lift-up top for easy access to stored blankets, and includes drawers for magazines so they don’t pile up on its surface....

⅓ cup finely chopped shallots ¼ cup dry white wine 3 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel ¼ cup lemon juice

2 cup all-purpose flour 4 teaspoon baking powder 4 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup butter ⅔ cup milk

2 eggs ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs ½ cup finely chopped onion ¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground beef

2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup cold water

2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon light-color corn syrup Milk Up to 1 month ahead, prepare and bake bread as directed; cool completely but do not drizzle with icing. Place loaves in a freezer container or bag and freeze. To serve, thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Drizzle with icing.

9-inch Loaf Pans: For two 9-inch loaf pans, bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean.