Liven up family dinners with one of these amazing pastas. All of these flavorful Italian pasta recipes will hey your hungry dinner crowd. Serve the fettuccine Alfredo meatless or with chicken or shrimp. Credit: Andy Lyons We’ll show you three recipe variations that will inspire you to make this popular restaurant dish at home. Skillet Lasagna Share a comforting family-style meal with this colorful and flavorful casserole as the centerpiece....

There’s nothing better than a garden-fresh tomato! Here’s how it’s possible for you to make them even more flavorful. One of the most exciting parts of growing your own tomatoes is finally tastingthe fruits of your labor. Credit: Brie Williams Before picking, press lightly on the fruit. Soft tomatoes are too ripe already. After picking, let your tomatoes ripen a little more in a dark space. Credit: Scott Little

Just because it’s on sale doesn’t mean it belongs in your cart. The secret to scoring really great deals on good quality products is to go at the right time. What to Buy at After-Christmas Sales 1. Credit:Phynart Studio / Getty Images Holiday Cards Christmas cardsare always the first thing I look for when I get to the store. If you find it for that price (or cheaper), throw it in the cart....

This method works best for vines,pothos, or leafy plants. Stretch the bobby pin out to double-check it doesnt pinch the stems of your plant. Then, choose a section of stem directly underneath a node or leaf. Credit: Werner Straube Trellisesand stakes also assist in making your plant look fuller. Thinkphilodendrons, pothos,herbs, and trailing plants. For plants that don’t easily propagate alone, add a trailing plant or pothos to the mix....

It’s the easiest dessert recipe ever. Blaine Moats This shortcut take on a classic Southern coca cola cake call for just three pantry ingredients. It’s easy to bake up with just a few minutes of prep. Once the cake is out of the oven and cooled, top it with your favorite frosting. Or lean into the soda-shop flavor and serve with a scoop ofvanilla ice cream. Thiseasy chocolate cake recipeis one of our favorite desserts to bring to potlucks and parties....

One ingredient makes this lemonade recipe the best you’ve ever had. Jake Sternquist Creamy lemonade is thesummer drinkwe crave daily. It’s the perfect combination of sweetness and tart lemon flavor. Credit:Jake Sternquist What Is Creamy Lemonade? This gives the lemonade it’s sweetness and creamy texture. The best part of this creamy lemonade recipe is how easy it is to customize. If you prefer asweeter drink, add more condensed milk. If you like a tart flavor, go lighter on the condensed milk....

At temperatures between 70oF and 75oF, fermentation will take 3 to 4 weeks. At 60oF to 65oF, fermentation will take 5 to 6 weeks. The sauerkraut is ready when it has a slightly crunchy texture and pleasantly tangy flavor. Credit: Jason Donnelly Quarter the cabbage heads lengthwise and remove the cores. Finely shred 2-1/2 pounds of cabbage with a mandoline,food processor, or large chef’s knife. Add the pickling salt and sugar and toss the cabbage in the mixture using very clean hands or tongs....

This luscious chicken recipe fits in the category of 30-minute meals! Make it tonight for a hearty and comforting main dish. It’s afamily favoritefor a reason; this meal tastes decadent and upscale, and it’s remarkably simple. In this Dijonnaise sauce, we started with cooking chicken in a skillet. (We pickedchopped green onionsfor their bright, light flavor.) Test Kitchen Tip:Do not boil Dijon mustard. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, lightly pound chicken to 1/4- to 1/8-inch thickness....

Skip that trip to the botanical garden and create a charming DIY backyard greenhouse. Give your plants a home of their own. Backyard greenhousesare popping up all over, turning gardens into charming, fairytale destinations. Inspire yourself for your next DIY garden project, and make the most of your outdoor space. A greenhouse is entirely what you make of it. For women who find bliss in gardening and spending time outside, this can be the perfect relaxation getaway....

Accidentally set your molten mug on the coffee table and now have a mark to prove it? Remove a heat stain on wood furniture with these simple methods. Creating a heat stain onwood furnitureis unfortunately quite easy to do. Credit:kerdkanno/Getty Images kerdkanno/Getty Images What Causes a Heat Stain on Wood? If you’re not able to remove the stain with any of these methods, contact a professionalfurniture restorationcompany. This method works best when you attempt it within the first few days of the stain forming....

Plus, barn door alternatives that you could still DIY. Asliding barn-style dooradds character to your home’s interior. Should you decide that a barn door isnt right for you, Fishburne also provides four alternatives to consider. Credit: Rett Peek Photography Inc. Whatever the material or style, adding or replacing your door can truly define the space. Dont forget that the track color will make a door feel one way or the other, she advises....

Learn how to avoid surprise expenses and stay on budget during your next build. In-law suites, garage apartments, or granny flats are all variations of accessory dwelling unitsalso known as ADUs. “The costs of which can add up pretty quickly,” Bramlett notes. Credit: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images Check zoning regulations:Costs aside, zoning laws will also dictate the entire design of your ADU. “Certain regulations could require you to rework your plans,” Bramlett adds....

Marty Baldwin Scented beads add that unmistakablefresh laundry scent, but can you use them in every laundry load? The beads dissolve in water and add a fresh scent to your laundry. They are not meant to be used instead of alaundry detergent, but in addition to it. Credit:Marty Baldwin What Are Scented Laundry Beads? Scented beads are small beads or capsules that dissolve in water when added to a load of laundry....