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(Well, maybe not. Nothing beats the real deal, after all. But this emergency version is excellent for the minimal effort required!) Emergency baked fried rice OK, you’re right, this isn’t fried rice per se! It’s a baked rice. But I call it a baked fried rice because it’s everything we love about fried rice, without the frying! It will save you on all those nights when you’re scrambling for a quick side dish that will go with almost everything and please everyone....

I saw an awesome tutorial on the blog Love & Olive Oil for making your own background boards. I didn’t follow the tutorial exactly, but I decided to make some of my own. I purchased 6 large scrap boards from Home Depot (about $6.00 each), brown wood stain and various colored paint samples. The wood stain goes on dark but then it tends to fade. I used a throw-away sponge applicator to apply the stain....

Preparation When you begin cleaning, you probably start by tackling the areas of your home that see the most action, like your bathroom sink or kitchen countertops. But the most highly-trafficked spot in your house is right under your nose—actually, it’s right below your feet. Your rugs gather dirt and debris with every step you take, and require routine care to keep them clean. But how you clean your rug depends on its material, which prompt all kinds of questions about the right methods and ingredients to use....

Preparation Fuchsia plants are one of the most unique flowers home gardeners can grow. While they come in a few different colors, the most common varieties have bright pink-and-purple petals. Their bright hues and singular appearance are just two of the things that make these pretty flowers—which are half-hardy perennials (they can’t survive in temperatures below 40 degrees)—so desirable to cultivate. Ahead, discover everything you need to know about adding some of these showstoppers to your own outdoor spaces....

Preparation Aside from your emotional ceremony and your big-day food, the music at your reception is what your guests will remember most about your wedding. If you’re bringing in a live band for the occasion, it’s good to up the ante so your entertainment feels special and integral to the overall event atmosphere. That means making sure the sound is of the best possible quality—and finding a way to make your band (and stage!...

Preparation Adored for their profusion of beautiful flowers, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are typically cultivated as an annual plant—and not a perennial—for a good reason. “As an annual, the climbing variety can grow up to eight feet tall and produce months of flowers,” says Benjamin Godfrey, garden manager at Cornerstone Sonoma. “It can also be grown as a short bush.” Along with their bountiful blooms and striking colors, sweet peas are popular for their strong, sweet scent, says gardening expert Melinda Myers....

As you might have guessed… the secret ingredient is one packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix. But don’t let this simple recipe fool you. It’s a family favorite in our house. Plus, it makes plenty of leftovers for meatloaf sandwiches, meatloaf chili, or meatloaf spaghetti. Or simply pair it up with few new side dishes. Mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and sweet potato fries are a few favorites around our house....

Preparation Kitchen towels are more than just decorative pieces of cloth to hanging on your oven door. You can use them to dry dishes, glassware, and even your hands. They can also be used to sweep crumbs off your countertop, mop up spills, and can stand in for an oven mitt or trivet if the need arises. When shopping for kitchen towels, a cute design or color that matches your décor is only one of many key considerations....

In under an hour, you can be slicing and serving this delicious turkey tenderloin for dinner. With only 5 total ingredients, you can make the most flavorful and tender turkey that everyone will love. What is Turkey Tenderloin? Turkey tenderloin is a very lean and tender section of white meat located under the turkey breast. They are generally about ¾lb each and packaged two to a package. You’ll find them in the meat section on the supermarket....

The everyday version of the outrageous Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread, this is the perfect shape for dunking into soups and stews, or serve with a salad to make a meal. Make it once and you’ll memorise it! Cheesy Garlic Bread: Dangerously quick This Cheesy Garlic Bread has been pictured repeatedly on my website since the beginning of time. I want to tell you that’s because I’m so addicted to it....

Seafood Spaghetti Marinara This recipe is dedicated to Bill and Pauline, the owners of a gorgeous young Golden Retriever called Lucy that Dozer plays with regularly at the beach. When I say “dedicated”, I don’t mean any kind of heartfelt, deep and meaningful dedication. There is no sentiment behind this dedication. It is just that I’ve now dictated this recipe to them three times while Dozer and Lucy were playing on the beach, and rather than continuing that weekly routine, I thought I’d just write the recipe out properly for them!...

You’ll want to utilize a Smithfield Extra Tender Pork Shoulder Blade Roast for this recipe. It’s hand-trimmed already, and it has a thin, nice layer of fat on one side of the roast- which you totally need when you’re using the easy method of slow cooking for a pork roast. We made these for a weeknight dinner, but you’ll want to make these pulled pork sandwiches for all of your gatherings with friends and family this summer....

3 lbs corned beef brisket, pre-brined, with pickling spice packet 1 cup beef stock Set sous vide machine to 180 degrees F. Rub pickling spice packet on the fat side of the corned beef. Put the corned beef and beef broth in a freezer bag, and remove the air using a vacuum sealer or the displacement method. Drop bag in the bath for 10 hours. To finish the corned beef, heat up the skillet on medium-high and sear all sides....

I was invited to tour Myrtle Beach for a few days with the folks at Visit Myrtle Beach. Here’s a recap of what to do and where to eat while in Myrtle Beach! Definitely a must-visit: Myrtle Beach State Park– besides the beach, you can visit a nature center and backyard wildlife habitat. There are also campsites and cabins available for rent that are very near the beach. Go crabbing on the big pier for sure!...

Preparation Whether you’re an avid gardener or a newbie, routine plant maintenance is a necessary part of raising healthy, happy flowers and shrubs. But even for the most experienced green thumbs, it can be tricky to determine what type of care your plant requires—and when the ideal time is to perform such upkeep. Two of the most common types of manual care include deadheading and pruning. Although they may seem similar, the two popular maintenance methods are different and may happen at varying periods of the growing season....

And after a few weeks of baking, I often find myself wondering what to do with leftover pumpkin pie filling. After all, most recipes you see specifically call for pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling! So, what’s a baker to do? Well, it seems I’m not the only one wondering because I managed to find some sensational recipes to use up any leftover filling you have. Or, you might like them so much, you’ll open a new can just to try them out!...

Preparation Whether you’re new to skin care or someone who regularly visits their dermatologist for the latest treatment, you’re likely familiar with the term retinol. Besides sunscreen, the vitamin A derivative is one of the best anti-aging products on the market. “Retinol does a lot of things for us,” says Dr. Julie Russak, M.D., FAAD, board-certified dermatologist at Russak Dermatology Clinic; the formula strengthens DNA repair and works on the regeneration of the top layer of the skin, which helps remedy common skin care woes, including brown spots, discoloration, fine lines, and wrinkles....

If you’ve never heard of garlic scapes before, let me introduce you to this flavorful (but hard-to-come-by) ingredient! They’re the young leaves of a garlic bulb and taste like a cross between garlic, chives, and scallions with a slightly spicy and sweet flavor. When used in these garlic scape recipes, they lend wonderful savory flavors to pesto, seafood dishes, risotto, and bone-warming soups. If you managed to score some early in the season, these garlic scape recipes are an easy way to infuse a lot of flavor into your meals....

They’re super tender, wonderfully flavorful, and incredibly decadent. Keep this list close by any time you want steak for dinner. Because there’s no need to sacrifice flavor just because you’re trying to save money on groceries. Instead, skip the pricey ribeye and try round steak instead. It’s comforting, budget-friendly, and an all-around crowd-pleaser. From takeout-inspired meals to fancy steakhouse feasts, these round steak recipes will satisfy your whole family. 15+ Tender Recipes With Round Steak We Adore 1....

However, plenty of foods start with Z, and many of them are my personal favorites! If you like Italian recipes, zucchini, and things that are a little bit zesty, you’ll love this list as much as I do. 20 Foods That Start With The Letter Z 1. Zoodles Zucchini + noodles = zoodles! If you’re crazy about pasta but need to cut back on the carbs, zoodles are the perfect compromise....