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1 ½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing ¾ cup Parmesan cheese ⅓ cup lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper Aioli Sauce may be prepared up to 3 days ahead. Cover and chill in refrigerator until serving time.

Leftover Rice Food Poisoning Can leftover rice give you food poisoning? Unfortunately, yes. The problem is that uncooked rice can have spores of Bacillus cereus, which is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. These spores can survive even when the rice is cooked, and if you leave your rice out at room temperature, the spores can grow into bacteria and multiply. The bacteria might then produce toxins which can make you sick....

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ½ cup cold butter, cut up 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon ice water Pastry Cream ½ cup sugar 4 teaspoon cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cup half-and-half or light cream 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (optional) 4 beaten egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla Large Fresh Fruit and Cream Tart: Prepare Rich Tart Pastry as directed except roll the entire portion of dough on a floured surface, from center to edges, to a circle that is 12 inches in diameter....

2 small garlic cloves, peeled 1 large egg* ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¾ cup canola oil 2 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoon olive oil * Use a pasteurized egg if you have a compromised immune system or food safety concerns.

Fuchsia Care Must-Knows Fuchsias, as a whole, can be a little temperamental. Many species stop producing flowers in too much heat. In warmer climates, look for heat-tolerant selections so they don’t wither away in the summer heat. One way to help prevent problems during the hottest months is to make sure your plants have shade from the afternoon sun. Another important note is that fuchsia doesn’t like to sit in water....

As a portable, rechargeable, motor-powered fan that doesn’t use blades (perfect for long hair), Jisulife’s fan is one of the most convenient ways we can think of to stay cool while outdoors this summer. The fan propels wind through all the tiny openings that line the fan from side to side, so you’ll be getting a breeze all the way around the back of your neck. You can easily adjust between three fan speeds, and the fan can last for up to 16 hours a day after a full recharge using the included USB-C charging cable....

Flammable Flowers Another common name of gas plant is burning bush. Both names refer to the highly flammable oil produced by the plant. On especially hot, windless days, this oil can volatilize and create a gas around the plant. When lit with a match or lighter, this gas goes up in quick flames and envelopes the plant in a burst of fire. On very hot, dry days, gas plant can spontaneously burst into flames, and there is speculation that this plant may be the burning bush referenced in the Bible....

1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Dash ground cinnamon ½ cup butter, softened

Just because gingerbread usually has a traditional feel doesn’t mean you can’t adapt the trend to suit your look. In London, Harrods department store partnered with Dior to transform their facade into a sweet yet sophisticated frosted fantasy land that undeniably proves cookies can be chic. Whatever your desired design, we have some tips for taking on this sugary seasonal style—plus a look into why gingerbread decor is all over this holiday season....

⅓ cup vanilla low-fat yogurt ⅓ cup light sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla