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4 egg whites 2 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon water ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup warm water (105ºF) ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla Double-Boiler Marshmallow Frosting 1 ½ cup sugar ⅓ cup cold water 2 egg whites ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla *Tip: Instant-read thermometers have a small indentation on one side of the metal probe. This indentation must be submerged in the egg white mixture when checking the temperature....

2 egg whites ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup sugar Prepare the Meringue Pie Shell up to 1 month ahead; store meringue in a covered container in the freezer. To serve, add the filling and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

¼ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel ¼ cup diced orange sections ½ of a fresh medium jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion ½ cup fresh raspberries Tip: For easy cleanup, line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner....

2 medium-size sweet potatoes ¼ cup dried figs, packed 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 ½ teaspoon packed brown sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

The starting point was simple: lightening walls and most of the trim with Benjamin Moore’s White Dove paint and contrasting it with high-gloss black. The treatment provided a crisp, blank slate and accentuated the woodwork. In the entry, for example, glossy black brought a mahogany banister back to life. “It disappeared before,” she says. The subdued color and grass-cloth finish of the console mellow the high-contrast entry, which also gets touches of whimsy from claw-foot stools and a peacock print....

While this popular option is sure to transform the look of any kitchen, it’s important to consider both its benefits and its drawbacks before your spend big dollars on boxes of tile. Glass-Tile Pros • Offers a custom look Available in an endless array of attention-grabbing colors and transparencies, glass tiles are a perfect option for making a bold design statement in an otherwise utilitarian space. The look is truly customizable: You can choose the size and color of the tile, and you can pick a pattern used for installation....

⅓ cup sugar 2 tablespoon water 1 cup raw pepitas 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt

Whether it’s a homemade gift or a picnic in the park, we’ve rounded up our favorite cheap ideas for Mother’s Day, including free gift and activity ideas Mom will cherish. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, so don’t wait to make plans! (But if you do, our last-minute gift ideas have you covered.)

Croton Care Must-Knows When you are looking for a home for your crotons, keep in mind that bright light is necessary to bring out the most intense and vibrant colors. In too much shade, the colors can become washed out and muted and the plant’s leaves will be much more green. If you are planting a croton outdoors, select a spot with dappled light. Too much direct sunlight can cause leaf burning and scorching, especially on the lighter-color varieties....