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As flavorful and satisfying as their dairy-containing counterparts. Hungarian Goulash This heartybeef braiseis one of our ultimate cold-weather cravings. Here coffee-marinated flank steak is stuffed into corn tortillas and topped with a coffee-shallot sauce and shredded cabbage. Credit:Carson Downing Fresh cilantro and lime juice finish things off. Swamp Soup Jake Sternquist Thishearty soup recipewill become one of your favorite winter dinners. Each bowl is loaded withandouille sausage, turnip greens, white beans, and pasta....

Fire up the grill! Food Stylist: Annie Probst Need some fresh grilling ideas for dinner? Choose from our classic grilled dinner ideas, or select a summer side dish from the grill. Credit:Carson Downing. Food Stylist: Annie Probst The most time-consuming part of many of these recipes is a marinating time. Chorizo and Cheese Quesadillas Rachel Marek. Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman. Credit: Andy Lyons The melty cheese and meat mixture on the inside contrasts with the crispy-form-the-grill exterior....

Start with the right tools. The right tools make a big difference when completing a project like this. For the step corners, a miter saw proved indispensable. Credit: Jason Donnelly Secondhand metal chairs and a table received a light sanding, then several coats of Rust-Oleum gloss spray paint. If the material you love isn’t weather-resistant, apply NeverWet Outdoor Fabric Spray. Add character to a pergola. Credit: Jason Donnelly Cut decorative rafters and rafter tails using a pattern andjigsaw....

These unusual edible houseplants will fill your home with both style and flavor. But theres more to the world of edible houseplants. Byron Martinis the co-owner of Logees Plant Store and co-author of the bookEdible Houseplants. Credit:John Kevin / Getty Images It tops out at 3 feet with minimal pruning. ensure to place your Australian beach cherry in a sunny window where temperatures won’t drop below 60F. Martin describes the fruit as very sweet with the texture of a peach....

Use these simple edible landscaping ideas to add beauty and delicious produce to your outdoor space. Raised beds make home gardening easierand help organize your outdoor space. Elevating your garden makes planting, weeding, and harvesting a breeze. Credit:Ed Gohlich Raised beds can be made from untreated wood, stone, concrete blocks, or metal. Apple, pear, peach, plum, and cherry treesadd vertical interest to your outdoor space. With hundreds of varietiesincluding many dwarfsadaptable to many regions, these trees are an excellent choice for any garden....

Livening up your meat andvegetable disheswith the fresh leaves ofrosemaryis easy when you grow your own rosemary plants. Whichever planting route you choose, follow these 11 tips for successfully growing rosemary indoors. You also canbring herbs indoorsthat have beengrowing outside all summerand repot them to extend the growing season indoors. Credit: Dean Schoeppner Be sure to relocate your rosemary indoors before the temperature drops below 40F to protect it from cold damage....

Growing roses in pots makes it easy to decorate your yard and home with gorgeous flowers. Keep a careful watering schedule. Watering is the number one concern, says Lowery. Credit:Wieland Teixeira / Getty Images It’s not on your schedule. It’s on the plants schedule. That’s the hard part for all of us. Quest-Ritson also ranks watering needs as the biggest challenge with growing roses in pots. Bothunder-watering and over-wateringcan be tricky to avoid....

Peter Krumhardt Growing vegetables from seed for beginners is a rewarding project. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction ofenjoying fresh vegetables that you grew yourselffrom tiny seeds. Know when to plant. Credit:Peter Krumhardt Read the seed packets. Sterilize old pots and trays. Vegetable seeds can be sown in small pots, seed-starting trays, orupcycled items like egg cartons. Credit:Rob Cardillo Also, never reuse old seed-starting mix, which may contain fungal spores. Many beginning gardeners attempt to start vegetable seeds in a sunny window, but this isnt a good idea....

Overwinter citrus trees indoors in pots to protect them from cold weather until you could move them back outside. Citrus trees cannot survive outside year-round in frost-prone places. Use these simple tips to successfully overwinter yourpotted lemonsand other types of citrus trees indoors. Credit:OlyaSolodenko / Getty Images Acclimate Trees to Indoor Lighting Providing enough light is a challenge when growing citrus trees indoors. To avoid fruit and leaf loss, bring your potted citrus trees inside when nighttime temperatures get below 45F....

These fast-growing shrubs have got you, well…covered. However, just because a shrub is quick to mature doesnt mean its landscape-worthy. Some of the fastest-growing shrubs are weak-wooded and prone to disease. Credit:Grant Webster The following fast-growing shrubs have a proven track record of strong structure and disease resilience. Count on these plants to provide fast growth and years of beauty in your yard. Arborvitae Arborvitae(Thuja occidentalis)is a North American native evergreen with soft, flat foliage....

Enjoy the tastes and spices of Mediterranean cuisine without a lot of calories. Greek Chicken Skillet One pan, zero problems. This Mediterranean diet dinner recipe can be marinated and frozen up to 3 months in advance. Credit: Jennifer Causey Falafel Fattoush No best healthy Mediterranean recipe roundup would be completewithout falafel. Greek Lamb Wraps Lamb isn’t just for special occasions. In fact, the protein-packed lean meat is a regular part of the Mediterranean diet along with fresh produce....

Celebrate dads, grandpas, and other father figures with a personalized printable card. Popularity of Father’s Day Cards The holiday is a relatively recent one. In fact, greeting cards are the most popular Fathers Day gifts, according to the National Retail Federation. Credit: Carson Downing They also overestimate how awkward the recipients would feel on receiving the note. So now is the time to let that special dad or father figure know how you feel....

When your homes exterior needs a makeover, painting the front door is an easy optionand the most affordable. Cheery front door colors canboost your curb appealand lift your mood anytime you slide in your home. However, with so many options and color combinations, it can be tricky to choose the right shade. Credit:Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams We asked experts for their favorite on-trend and timelessfront door paint colors....