Tips Brown or green lentils can be used in place of the red or yellow lentils. Simply increase the cooking time to 25 minutes. Toasted Spice Blend In a small dry skillet cook and stir 1 tsp. each mustard seeds and cumin seeds and 1/4 tsp. each fennel seeds and whole black peppercorns over medium heat 30 seconds or just until toasted and fragrant. Transfer to a bowl; cool. Finely grind in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle....

⅔ cup lemon curd ⅓ cup dairy sour cream

These hands-off plants are small enough to perch on a desk corner or to be grouped on a coffee table. Plus, each plant comes with special care instructions, so even those with green-deprived thumbs are given a fair chance. Cacti don’t have large root systems, so they can grow in tiny pots for extended periods of time. The folks at TierraSolStudio make each ceramic pot by hand, ensuring that each can hold the appropriate amount of soil and water needed....

Kitchen Measurement Conversion Charts If you have questions about cooking measurement conversions, this information will come in handy. Standard Metric Equivalents These are the approximate standard metric equivalents from U.S. measurements.

Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil ⅔ cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)

What You Need: (All amounts should be based on the size path you’re creating. Speak to your local garden sales staff for accurate purchasing information.) White spray paintSod stripperAggregate stonesCoarse sandPlate compactorRakeCommercial brick edgingBricks of your choice Instructions: Mark the location of the path with white spray paint or parallel hoses. Remove the turf by hand or with a sod stripper. Then use a spade to excavate to a depth of 7 inches....