Don’t sweat if you don’t have an ingredient on hand. Our guide to ingredient substitutions covers everything from spices to baking must-haves. We’re also sharing healthy ingredient substitutions and ideas for making meals gluten- and dairy-free. Explore How to Cook

Discover the differencesand family resemblanceswhen comparing succulents vs. cacti. But these two plant types have much more in common than their drought tolerance and heat-loving nature. Is a Cactus a Succulent? Credit:(L) Meredith Corporation, (R) Jacob Fox Succulents are not their own distinct family, but can be found in around 60 families of plants. Cacti, in theCactaceaefamily, make up one of these families. Soall cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti....

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Transform your favorite Mexican entree with this zesty sauce featuring tomatoes, cilantro, and hot peppers. Jake Sternquist If you loveenchiladas suizas, part of that love surely comes from the creamy suiza sauce used. Most suiza sauces containtomatillos, peppers, cream, and seasonings and/or herbs. Credit:Jake Sternquist This recipe has all that and an additional less common ingredientcanned fire-roasted tomatoes. What Are Enchiladas Suizas? Suizas translates to “Swiss” in Spanish. Credit:Jake Sternquist...

Celebrate summer’s bounty with these in-season recipes. Our best summer recipes include ideas for fresh produce and frozen desserts. Plus get our best grilling recipes including classic summer dinners, grilled burgers, barbecue chicken, and more. Explore Holiday Recipes

All summer rolls are spring rolls, but not all spring rolls are summer rolls. Could you decipher the difference? Masaharu Morimoto, Iron Chef Summer Roll vs. Spring Roll vs. Credit:(L) Blaine Moats, (R)onlyyouqj/ Getty Images Egg Roll Many Asian countries have their own take on roll recipes. Indonesia and the Philippines have lumpia, Cambodia is home to Nime Chow, and Vietnam has summer rolls. Its more than semantics, Morimoto confirms: It’s important to note the cultural differences for each....

Spooky season fanatics are getting through the summer heat by starting the Halloween celebrations early. Candle-lit rooms, scary movies, pumpkin-spiced everythingthats what … summer is made of? (Theres a reason we celebrateChristmas in Julyyear after year.) Credit: Brie Williams What is Summerween? Summerween is just what it sounds like: the union of summer and Halloween. Better Homes & Gardens Carve a Watermelon Jack-o-melons also make an appearance in theGravity FallsSummerween episode....

The bright days of summer bring out the best in flower gardens. Hardscape and softscape elements complement each other in this sunny bed. Stone columns define the edges of a slimgardenbed. A woodfenceprovides the flowerbed with a bright backdrop. Planted at regular intervals,ravenna grassoffers wispy foliage. Large patches ofShasta daisyaccent thecolorof hardscape elements such as a fence. Purple asters lend pops of color to the space. Gorgeous Garden Bed Foliage and trees fill a gently sloped site....

Sunrooms are commonadditionsbecause they support a casual lifestyle and add flexible living space. Pretty Sunroom Addition This sunroom, paired withoutdoor seating, makes an indoor-outdoor entertaining center. Wraparound windows let in light year-round, and screens let in breezes on warm, sunny days. A distinctive architectural feature, acupola with windows, tops the addition and showers the interior with light. Traditional-style windows in the gazebo-like addition link the old and new spaces. The addition sits at grade level on a concrete slab that extends to form walkways and a surrounding patio....

Beautiful landscapes start with outstanding plants. These award-winners are perfectly suited to show off their charms in Kentucky gardens. Superior woody and herbaceous plants for Kentucky landscapes are the focus of the Theodore Klein Plant Awards. Started in 1995, the program is named for superb plantsman Theodore Klein. It later became Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. The purpose is to promote enthusiasm and interest among Kentucky gardeners. The blossoms look all the more beautiful thanks to a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage....

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If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Save up to $149 on outdoor furniture, umbrellas, storage, and more. Score some of the best prices on the top early outdoor furniture deals we gathered for you below. Credit:Amazon Just see to it to shop quickly while prices start at just $18. Not to mention, it has5,500 five-star ratings. And an easy first step is to addthis 30-gallon deck box....