Turn old greeting cards into colorful ornaments with this simple, eco-savvy DIY project. Instead, put the memories to good use with thiscreative Christmas craft idea. Upcycle last year’s greeting cards into colorful orb ornaments in just three simple steps. Credit:Brie Goldman You’ll need to cut 20 circles out of the cards to make each orb. Use a variety of colors and patterns to add dimension to your finished ornaments. Thiseasy Christmas card craftis perfect for trimming the tree or gifting to friends and family....

This cupcake recipe is great for a fiesta or for dessert after a Mexican feast. Yielding over two dozen cupcakes, they’re topped with a homemadeAmerican-style buttercreamfor a sweet, buttery finish. Combine the first four ingredients (through salt). Credit: Jason Donnelly Prepare Batter Preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating on medium until combined....

Wow guests at your next brunch with our easy (and delicious!) homemade cinnamon roll recipe. Start your day on a sweet note with freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Credit:Andy Lyons We’ll also reveal our secret cinnamon roll dough ingredient that will make your rolls super moist and fluffy. If you add too much flour during mixing and kneading, the bread can become heavy and dry. To knead cinnamon roll dough, fold the dough over and push down with the heel of your hand....

So you’re making a fancy shellfish dinner and want it to be perfect. Serving clarified butter forcrab legsorlobster is a must. The cups of liquid gold with yourseafood dinnerat restaurants aren’t made of plain melted butter. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Clarified butter is different, and we’re here to teach you how to make it at home. Prepare the perfect butter for crab legs and lobster to hit your table. The remaining fat is clear when melted, making it the best butter for crab legs andlobster dinners....

BHG / Ana Cadena Sometimes when it comes to food, simple ingredients are best. The toasty notes from the walnuts add a lovely background flavor to this moistquick bread recipe. This banana bread recipe yields two loaves. Credit:BHG / Ana Cadena Eat one loaf and tuck the other loaf in the freezer. Your future self will thank you. Mix well to combine. Credit:BHG / Ana Cadena Add the mashed ripe banana,softened butter, and milk....

you’re able to drink your coffee and eat it, too! Carson Downing The first time I encountered coffee jelly was at a boba tea stand in Los Angeles. As a coffee andbubble teafan, I was immediately hooked on these little cubes bursting with strong coffee flavor. Credit:Carson Downing Made with gelatin, brewed coffee, and sugar, coffee jelly can be prepped in minutes. What Is Coffee Jelly? Originating in 19th-century England, coffee jelly took Japan by storm in the 1960s....

In 2018, Starbucks introduced a similar but new concept nationwide:cold foam. It has since been recreated by other beverage shops like Dunkin' and Jamba Juice. You’ll save time and money by skipping the drive-through orcoffee shopline. Credit:Kelsey Hansen Ahead, we’re spilling all the details and a step-by-step recipe. What Is DIY Cold Foam? Cold foam is frothed milk (ornondairy milk alternative), often flavored with a sweetener and extract. Credit:Kelsey Hansen...

Dig out your favorite nail polish colors for this fun (and surprisingly easy) no-carve marble pumpkin project. Heres a new twist onpainted pumpkinstry nail polish. The polish sits on the surface of the water, so the pumpkin picks it up when dunked. Credit: Michael Piazza Theseno-carve pumpkinstake time to dry completely. Plan for at least an hourideally 24 hoursof drying time before adding them to yourDIY Halloween decor. (Use a container you dont mind staining....

Create your own set with clear resin and bright pressed flowers. If you’ve never worked with resin before, now’s the time! Searches forresin craftshave grown 450% in the last five years. Credit: Marty Baldwin Be sure to wear the appropriate safety gear before you initiate the resin. You’ll need a respirator, protective disposable gloves, and protective eyewear. Before you mix up the resin, wipe down the molds with rubbing alcohol and let them dry completely....

You’ve probably heard of compost, which helpsadd valuable organic matter to soil. But making and using compost tea may be a less familiar concept. Think of this liquid as a “quick-release” form of compost, packed with garden-boosting properties. Credit:Natalia Lebedinskaia / Getty Images What is compost tea? Compost tea is a simple mixture created by soaking organic compost in water. Use the following compost tea recipes to get started on your next batch....

If you’re a novice wondering how to make cookies, check out our helpful tips. Plus, we’ve got recipes for hundreds of cookies from basic to gourmet. Nothing beats a warm homemade cookie, especially when it’s served with a cold glass of milk. Credit:Jake Sternquist You’ll need butter (or abutter substitute), flour, eggs, salt, and sugar. From there, you might dress up your dough with chocolate chips, nuts, fruit, and spices....

It isnt a cake, so youll get a tight crumb and denser texture. A basic corn bread should heavy on the bite, yet moist and fluffy. The various colors of cornmeal look different but taste similar and are interchangeable in baking. The grind can also vary, including fine, medium, and coarse. You might see the words stone-ground on some packages. This means the cornmeal is ground traditionally, which retains the germ....

Serve up a platter of these saucy BBQ corn ribs at your next gathering. This corn ribs recipe makes a great vegan main dish orsummer side dishwhen sweet corn is in season. To make thiscorn recipe, all you’ll need is corn on the cob and a sharp knife. Credit:Rachel Marek Once you’ve mastered how to make corn ribs, this recipe is endlessly customizable. Using a sharp knife, trim bottoms of ears of corn so that ears will more easily stand upright....