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When the hot dog appeared in America, it was referred to as a Coney Island sandwich or a frankfurter sandwich—but in 2015, The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council announced they were officially separating themselves from the term. In their official policy announcement, they argued that “Limiting the hot dog’s significance by saying it’s ‘just a sandwich’ is like calling the Dalai Lama ‘just a guy,’” and they declared their signature food to be the “hot dog formerly known as a sandwich....

1 egg, beaten 1 ¼ cup soft French or Italian bread crumbs ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried thyme, crushed ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound lean ground beef Cooking Club Directions: Prepare as above, except do not heat vegetables and pasta through. Divide pasta-meatball mixture and transfer to 4-quart storage containers or 1-gallon resealable plastic bags for each member of the club....

1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup yellow cornmeal ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter ¼ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (1 ounce) ¼ cup cold water

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

2 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening Cold water Blueberry: 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, 2/3 to 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Raspberry: 5 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, 3/4 to 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Mixed Berry: 2 cups halved fresh strawberries or whole unsweetened frozen strawberries, 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries or raspberries, 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour...

Whether you’re looking for a silky, rich cup of sipping chocolate or a hot chocolate mix to give as a gift to the cocoa lovers in your life, here are your best bets. Price at time of publish: $23 for Single Price at time of publish: $15 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $13 Price at time of publish: $130

1. Instantly Fix Any Room “Curtains. Naked windows are not always the best for all rooms,” Berk says. “I love bringing in texture and softness through window treatments. Whether that means you use a Roman shade or floor-to-ceiling panels, the textiles will do a lot to soften hard lines.” Berk recommends hanging linen curtains. They’re thick enough to hang gracefully while allowing light to filter through. 2. Find Your Style Ask yourself about things that have nothing to do with design....

⅓ cup butter 6 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoon light-color corn syrup 2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk

Once she hired Lawson, Jennifer’s kitchen update took about three months from concept to completion. More of a facelift than a total overhaul, the physical work took about six weeks. A crisp paint job sets the tone for the renovation. Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White brightens the walls and upper cabinets. Farrow & Ball Pigeon grounds the bases. Lawson sifted through Jennifer’s Pinterest board of ideas to determine where to spend on statement pieces and what to limit to facelifts....

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* If using a larger or smaller whole turkey breast, adjust roasting time to allow for 15 to 20 minutes per pound.

California Poppy Care Must-Knows Being native to hillsides, sandy plains, and other open areas of the mountainous regions of western North America, California poppies require well-drained soil. Sandy or rocky soils are best, and anything that remains too wet can kill off poppies. Being native to sandy, well-drained soils also means that California poppies do not require a lot of added nutrients or even nutrient-rich soil to thrive. For best results, grow California poppies in full sun....