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How Many Cups of Powdered Sugar in a Pound Let your cake recipe, powdered sugar icing recipe, or whatever baking recipe you’re using determine if you need to sift the powdered sugar. Sifting powdered sugar makes it lighter and fluffier, so you’ll need more of it by volume to reach 1 pound. With these guidelines, you’ll know the answer to “how many cups of powdered sugar is a pound?” 1 pound = 3½ to 4 cups unsifted powdered sugar1 pound = 4½ cups sifted powdered sugar...

So now that you know how to spot a dragon fruit, let’s dive into dragon fruit benefits in terms of flavor and nutrition, how to cut a dragon fruit, and the most important part: how to eat dragon fruit. Ahead, is our complete guide to what is dragon fruit good for. You’ll learn something new whether you’ve eaten dozens or zero before. What is Dragon Fruit, Exactly? Also known as pitaya or strawberry pear, dragon fruit is an oval-shaped, vibrantly-colored tropical fruit that grows on a family of cacti called Hylocereus....

1 cup plum jam 1 tablespoon cornstarch ¼ teaspoon five-spice powder ⅛ teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Maple-Pecan Glaze 1 cup maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup 1 cup orange marmalade 1 tablespoon margarine or butter ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted Cranberry Glaze 1 12 ounce can frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed 3 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 4 teaspoon cornstarch ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

2 tablespoon butter, softened ¼ cup honey 1 cup powdered sugar Milk

¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoon cold water 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla

In 2016, Kristin hosted the first of what’s now an annual Hanukkah party that her Japanese American heritage with her husband’s Jewish roots. As a guest in their home, the couple’s friends find traditional food, decor, and rituals reimagined in modern, intentional ways. Rethink Classic Recipes For Kristin, that means incorporating Japanese ingredients in the Hanukkah dishes, like adding mochi (sweet rice) flour to homemade latkes and yuzu zest (a tart Asian citrus fruit) to doughnut filling....

DIY Retaining Wall Ideas Scrap lengths of rebar or wooden dowels 8-foot, 2x4 lumber 4-foot-long level Base material, concrete blocks, sand, crushed gravel Torpedo level, rubber mallet, construction adhesive, perforated drainpipe Hand tamper; a gas-powered tamper is optional Editor’s Tip: To cut, score a line around the block with a brick chisel, then tap until the block splits. If you need to make many cuts, or cut custom capstones, rent a masonry saw from a tool-rental shop....

When planning your DIY project, save yourself some work and choose a pattern that doesn’t require cutting the patio material. Bricks or pavers in straight or gently curving patterns typically work well for an easy job. Flagstones, with their irregular shapes, are ideal for an informal patio with natural appeal. How to Build a Patio Building a patio is much like putting together a puzzle. Rotate the pieces until they fit together, working to create a nearly uniform space between the stones....

Granite is easy to care for (routine cleaning is as simple as water, a mild dish soap, and a soft cloth) and is generally stain-resistant. Still, you’ll want to take precautions when cleaning and caring for your granite countertops. This is especially true when cleaning granite counters naturally. (Green cleaning favorites such as vinegar and lemon are a no-go for granite.) Employ these care and cleaning strategies, including how to clean granite with natural products, to ensure your granite surfaces retain their natural beauty....

The Best Ways to Clean Houseplants In nature, rain often does the job of cleaning off plants. One of the best ways to clean many tropical houseplants is with a gentle spray of water. Move smaller or compact houseplants like pothos or pilea into a sink. Place larger plants in the shower. Rinse them off with lukewarm water to get rid of pests and dust. Keep the water pressure low and don’t use hot or cold water because extreme temperatures can damage leaves....

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in an Instant Pot Use our tested step-by-step directions to make spaghetti squash in the pressure cooker. Start by washing your spaghetti squash. Note: We tested 3- and 3½-pound squashes, which both worked. Cut squash in half crosswise (this gives longer strands of squash and fits in your cooker better than cutting lengthwise) and scoop out the seeds. Place squash halves, cut side up, in a 6-quart Instant Pot or other pressure cooker....

How to Cook a Turkey in an Electric Roaster As with all turkeys, allow ample time for the bird to defrost, then prep and season the bird as desired. Make these modifications to cook in an electric roaster. Remove the rack or insert pan from your roaster. Cover and preheat roaster to 325°F Optional, but recommended, brush your turkey with a browning sauce made from butter, Kitchen Bouquet (you can also use Worcestershire, Maggi Seasoning, or Liquid Aminos), and paprika....

How to Slice Flank Steak Whether you’re slicing flank steak before cooking to quickly stir-fry or have finished making a smoky grilled flank steak recipe, you’ll be cutting flank steak the same way. To cut across the grain look at the whole flank steak to determine which direction the muscle fibers are running, then line up your knife perpendicularly (you’ll be cutting through the fibers not parallel to them) to that and slice....

This situation can occur with refrigerator freezers, upright freezers, and chest-style freezers. To handle the problem, all you need to do is defrost the freezer. This easy maintenance project melts the ice and allows it to drain out of the freezer. It also gives you an opportunity to clean the inside of the freezer before plugging it back in or turning it on. Use this guide to learn how to defrost a freezer....

Tips: Remember, soups and other liquids or semiliquids expand when they freeze, so leave about 1/2-inch space below the rim.Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or in the microwave, never at room temperature. Tips for Packing Your Freezer