Frequently Asked Questions If your biscuits are tough and chewy, chances are you overhandled the dough. That said, many biscuit bakers prefer to work with shortening because is easier. To get that flaky texture we love inhomemade biscuits, you need pockets of intact butter. Once you start mixing, work quickly to combine, roll, and cut the dough.

Prepare to meet your new favorite afternoon snack. (At age 36, thatblue box of macstill reminds me of a comforting summer break lunch!) Along with a bowl ofsalsa, my inner child and current self both felt thrilled. Credit:Brie Passano I hadnt seen this hack, but I am in love with the concept, Brekke says. Elkus and Brekke teamed up to compile a to-try list. Instead of two piles of shredded cheese, consider two equal portions of:

When a cocoa craving strikes, we want it, like, 5 minutes ago. Enter: chocolate substitutes for all of yourchocolate recipeneeds. Most importantly, you’ll have fewer minutes between you and a luscious cure to your craving. Credit: Karla Conrad The following chocolate substitutes can help you adjust your recipes to account for any unavailable chocolate sources. Just be ready for a slight difference in flavor. Standard cocoa is ground unsweetened chocolate in a powdered form, with most of the cocoa butter removed....

If you don’t have any canned pumpkin, use one of these pumpkin substitutes instead. Butternut squash and sweet potato are one-to-one replacements for pumpkin puree. After cooking and draining, this is what to expect from a typical cooking pumpkin: Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Credit: Scott Little

Make roasted Brussels sprouts in your oven! Toss with apples, cherries, and pecans for an irresistible 20-minutes vegetable side. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil; set aside. Credit: Marty Baldwin Trim stems and remove any wilted outer leaves from Brussels sprouts. Place Brussels sprouts in the prepared baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper; toss well to combine. Roast, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in apple, dried cherries, and pecans....

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This small yet standout detail can elevate the look of any room. Why Are People Painting Light Switch Covers? Painting your switch covers is the perfect combination of easy and impactful. Credit:Greg Scheidemann Changing the cover to one that matches your room’s decor can instantly tie everything together. Small projects like these can also be a way to flex your creative muscles. Since most covers are plastic, your typical wall paint might not stick....

Here are 10 surprisingly delicious pairings recommended by cheese industry professionals. Give this salty and sweet combo a try with this CCP-approved chocolate and cheese pairing guide. Whether you eat the melted cheese first or last is up to you. Credit: barmalini/Getty Images Its grassy-sweet undertones become vibrant and nutty when paired with dark chocolate infused with fruit. Try a vegan dark chocolate bar with a light spread of soft vegan cheese....

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Its time for a sophisticated and bright (and expertly curated!) home, thanks to the expanded collaboration between Pantone and Ruggable. The collection features loads of rugs with designs built on a palette of three classic Pantone shades. Credit:Ruggable Kelp Forest, from Pantones Retro category, is a deeper, darker, and more sophisticated color. it’s possible for you to check out all of the pieces for yourself onRuggables website. Credit:Ruggable Credit:Ruggable

Mocha Mousse is a versatile hue that complements both maximalist and traditional designs. “Floral Pathways” offers springtime inspiration with floral tones, willow greens, and cobblestone grays. “Deliciousness” speaks for itself; the color palette includes shades of tasty treats. Credit:Pantone Benjamin Moore revealedCinnamon Slateas its 2025 color of the yearsimilar to Pantone’swith a dramatic touch ofplum purple. Credit:Pantone Credit:Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams

Viva Magenta balances bold color with natural inspirations. Even predictions in other color familiesGliddens Vining Ivyis a blue-greenlean toward the vibrant. Credit:Pantone Credit:Jim Franco Credit:Courtesy of Pantone