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½ cup apricot nectar 1 teaspoon cornstarch ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder or chili powder ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Nutrition Facts per meatball: 38 cal., 2 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 8 mg chol., 78 mg sodium, 3 g carb., 0 g dietary fiber, 3 g protein.

Another option to preserve summer savory’s fresh flavor is to stuff the leaves into a jar with vinegar. Use this seasoned vinegar as a marinade base for meats, such as ribs, chicken, and fish. Chopped fresh savory perks up steamed or roasted vegetables, and it also blends nicely with sour cream to create a fresh dip. Make a yummy marinade using these tips and tricks! Start From Seed Summer savory is easy to grow from seed planted directly in the garden or started indoors about 6 weeks before the last anticipated frost....

To Make Ahead: Prepare as directed. Cover and chill for up to 4 hours. *Tip: To trim Brussels sprouts, cut off the stems just at the spot where the leaves start to grow. Remove dark green outer leaves until the tender, light green leaves are uniformly exposed.

2 ½ cup water 1 cup coarse-ground yellow cornmeal 1 cup cold water ½ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese

“For most of us, the garage door is usually the utilitarian entrance to the house that leads the way to storage space and lawn equipment. It serves a purpose rather than being considered aesthetically pleasing, so it often gets overlooked,” says Trina Rogers, color consultant with Five Star Painting of Temple, Texas. But no more! Here, we break down how to make your front door and garage doors partner to further your home’s curb appeal....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up ¼ cup ice water

About Soapwort Sap Soapwort first became popular as an ingredient in a gentle soap solution. All parts of the soapwort plant contain high levels of saponins; these compounds can be used to make a mild detergent that’s easily dissolved in water and good for cleaning delicate items like lace or sensitive skin. Saponins are poisonous to fish, so avoid planting near ponds and water gardens. Soapwort Care Must-Knows Soapworts are easy plants to grow and can be potentially invasive....

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon milk White Cake ⅔ cup butter 4 egg whites 2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup milk

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

4 egg yolks ¼ cup sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 cup half-and-half 2 tablespoon bourbon (optional) ½ teaspoon vanilla ice water