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Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding Prepare as directed, except increase honey to 3 Tbsp. and whisk 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tsp. ground cinnamon into chia mixture. Top with fresh raspberries or strawberries and/or chopped toasted hazelnuts.

1 cup plain low-fat Greek or regular yogurt ½ cup finely chopped, seeded cucumber 2 tablespoon snipped fresh mint ⅛ teaspoon salt

8 ounce dried pinto beans (about 1-1/4 cups) 8 cup water ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon bacon drippings or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced *Tip If desired, serve the tinga with hot cooked rice.

1 large onion, chopped ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoon cornstarch ½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper 2 14 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth Salt *Because turkey is not totally submersed in marinade, it is important to turn the turkey.

1 lime 1 ½ cup chopped mango ¾ cup finely chopped red sweet pepper ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions 1 Scotch bonnet or hot green chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* 2 tablespoon coconut oil ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

*Tip The length of time required for chilling will vary with the brand of cake mix.

1 ½ cup halved or quartered grape tomatoes ½ cup sliced green onions 3 tablespoon lime juice 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro 2 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeno pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin

Corydalis Care Must-Knows Corydalis grows best in humus-rich, consistently moist but well-drained soil. It also likes lightly sun-dappled conditions that resemble woodlands, especially in hot summer climates. South of Zone 7, this plant’s growth may slow down or even stop. In the Pacific Northwest’s cool summer climate, on the other hand, corydalis may bloom all summer long and well into fall. Too much shade results in lanky plants and sparse flowers....

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water

1 cup powdered sugar 3 teaspoon milk

Party Mix Drops: Prepare as directed, except substitute one 8-ounce package Turtle or Peanut Butter party mix, such as Chex Mix® brand,for the cereal, marshmallows, nuts, and cranberries, and substitute 10 ounces chocolate-flavored candy coating for the vanilla-flavored candy coating. Makes 36 drops.

Whether you’re remodeling an existing porch or building a new porch, it’s important to consider the safety of your porch railing idea first. Railings are generally required for porches raised more than 30 inches off the ground, but you might still want to install a railing on a lower porch for extra safety or aesthetic reasons. In most cases, the top of the handrail should be at least 36 inches from the porch floor, and the material should be sturdy enough to support people leaning against it....