Sweet talk with cupcakes! These classic candy heart lookalikes are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Jason Donnelly These cupcakes topped with heart-shaped frosting are inspired by the quintessential Valentine’s Day candy. Credit:Jason Donnelly That means it’s possible for you to bake whatever flavors your heart desires. Use aboxed cake mix, or your own favorite recipe. We included options for vanilla, coconut, and strawberry here. It’s the heart-shapedbuttercream frostingin pastel colors decorated with sprinkle letters that transforms these into the adorable candy hearts....

you could make delicious vegetarian gravy and enjoy an old-school dish with updated ingredients. This recipe for vegetarian biscuits and gravy is a twist on theclassic biscuitsand sausage gravy. It’s so good you won’t even miss the meat. Credit: Jacob Fox Bonus: This breakfast recipe can be made entirely vegan! Just swap out the milk and meat products for plant-based alternatives. The flavors are so good you’ll never know the difference....

This custom trim adds a beautiful finishing touch to furniture. Welting, also called piping, is a fabric-covered trim commonlyused on upholstered furniture. It outlines the fabric seams along the edges of furniture, highlighting the contours of the piece. Credit: Kim Cornelison Flip the fabric square over so the wrong side is facing up. Mark a line from corner to corner, and cut along the line to create two identical triangles....

For Bobby Berk, interior design isnt about curating an aesthetic. Its not about having the prettiest, cleanest, or most luxurious home. And its not about what looks best to anyone but you. Credit:Sara Tramp For the design expert andQueer Eyestar, interior design is solely about the way your space makes you feel. You see that and you start to feel like your space is inferior. Right at Homedelves into the ways that interior design can be a form of self care....

This gorgeous tulip wreath looks intricate to make but doesn’t require any expert skills. We used an 18-inch wire wreath form that measures about three inches wide all the way around. To get started, wrap a 7-inch section of the wreath form with a 2- or 112-inch-wide ribbon. Credit: Brie Passano We used pink, but it’s possible for you to use any color you like. We purchased our pre-bundled bunches at a crafts store....

However, true coffee lovers know it’s more than a beverageit’s a lifestyle. And this trend has transformed into an aesthetic of its own: cafecore. It’s a curated, cozy place to slow down and enjoy simple pleasures. Credit:HELEN NORMAN What is cafecore, and why is it trending this year? Like so many of the lifestyle trends we see today,coffee was greatly impacted by the pandemic. The lockdown closed many coffee shops, and people were forced to start making their morning brew at home....

Master the art of “zoodles” in simple steps. Here’s how to make zucchini noodles with or without a spiralizer. A spiralizer will cut your zucchini into long pasta-like strands. Credit:BHG / Nelly Cuanalo you’re able to find both tabletop spiralizers with a hand crank or handheld spiralizers. To use, simply follow the manufacturer’s instructions (no need to peel!). Test Kitchen Tip: Go for a medium (10-ounce) zucchini when making zucchini noodles....

Add loads of flavor to meat, poultry, fish and veggies with these expert tips. Salt can also be used to season and tenderize the meat. Marinades should be thin in consistency so they canpenetrate the meatto reach the desired flavor. Credit:Rachel Marek The marinade penetrates about 1/4 inch into the surface of the meat. It won’t reach the meat’s interior, but the surface will be flavorful. Step 1: Place Food in a Bag Put up to 3 lb....

Most people have one skillet that they use for almost everything that gets cooked on the stovetop. Your skillet may seem the right size but you don’t know until you measure it. Doing that sounds easy enough but there is a correct way to measure a skillet. Credit: Carson Downing We asked experts to explain how it’s done. A simple ruler or tape measure will do the job. Meaning the base measurement could differ from the rim to rim measurement....

There’s something special about biting into a decadentchocolate trufflethat’s decorated with extra melted chocolate drizzle. For a more showstopping finish to your sweet treats, tempering chocolate provides that professional-looking glossy finish. It’s also our Test Kitchen’s preferred method for candies and decorating. Credit:Grant Webster Immediately remove the pan from the heat and stir the chocolate until smooth. Then place the double boiler over low heat. Stir the chocolate constantly until it’s melted....

It’s not officially fall until you add a few fresh butternut squash recipes to the menu. You’ll also find tips for how to peel, chop, and store butternut squash. Pat dry with a paper towel. Credit: Blaine Moats Rotate the squash and repeat with the bottom half (the body). To begin cutting your squash, lay it on its side. You’ll end up working with four smaller pieces instead of two....

Mixing metals can be even more impactful than matching. These expert tips will help you find a winning combination. There’s no rule that says every finish in your home has to match. Credit: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography LLC In fact, it’s often better if they don’t. Select One Metal as Your Primary Finish A hierarchy of finishes is the key to success, McLeod says. A room where metal finishes are split 50/50, or in perfect thirds, can feel chaotic and unfocused....

Create a layered aesthetic in any room with thoughtfully mixed patterns. Gone are the days of matching drapes, wallpaper, lamp shades, and upholstery. Now, it’s all about contrasting patterns paired together in thoughtful ways. Credit:Read McKendree Photography The challenge is doing so without going overboard toavoid a visually cluttered space. To help you achieve the perfect balance, interior designerIngrid Weirshares her best advice on mixing patterns effectively. Kritsada Panichgul 2. Credit: Brie Williams...