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** To melt dark chocolate pieces, place chocolate pieces in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50 percent power (medium) about 3 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring once or twice. Tips Place bars in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Learn how to upholster a headboard here. See more from this children’s bedroom. See more about this room and boat headboard.

1 ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries ¾ cup packed brown sugar ⅓ cup dried apricot halves, chopped ⅓ cup golden raisins 2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoon cranberry juice ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Use our easy recipe to mix up a batch of lemon brioche dough, then use our step-by-step directions to shape the dough into bunny shapes. Step 1: Pat Dough and Cut Squares For each bunny, remove a tiny bit from a square and shape into a 1/4-inch ball for a nose. Shape remaining piece into an oval, about 3 inches long and 2-1/4 inches wide. Step 2: Make a Cut Using kitchen shears or a dough scraper, make a 2-inch cut lengthwise down the center of the oval (you’ll go about two-thirds of the way) to make the bunny’s ears....

Spicy Sugar Cookies: Prepare as directed through shaping. In a shallow dish combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper. Roll dough balls in sugar mixture before baking. Chai-Clementine Sugar Cookies: Prepare as directed, except add 2 tsp. clementine zest along with the butter and sugar. Add 2 tsp. chai seasoning with the flour. (To make your own chai seasoning, combine 1 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp....

12 scoops butter-pecan ice cream ¾ cup caramel-flavor ice cream topping ¾ cup chopped toasted pecans Banana Split “Frosting” Prepare Butter-Pecan Ice Cream “Frosting” as directed, except substitute strawberry or banana split ice cream for the butter-pecan ice cream. Serve as directed, except top with 3/4 cup chocolate fudge ice cream topping instead of the caramel topping and sprinkle with 1 cup chopped bananas and 3/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts instead of the pecans....

¼ cup plum jam or preserves ¼ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon sugar Dash black pepper ¼ cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives

We run out of ideas for what to do with our Elf on the Shelf at the end of the month, so we guess you do to. To help, we’ve also created some free printables to help you focus your energy elsewhere this Christmas. Download adorable notes ‘from the Elf’ that you can quickly fill in, along with fun activity sheets the Elf can leave for your kids. Plus, our daily planner makes preparation a breeze—and you’ll never find yourself scrambling for an idea at the last minute....

Its pliable stems also make English ivy a classic plant for topiaries, so you can grow it up a moss form to add a touch of elegance to your favorite room. English ivy’s air-cleaning abilities make it a perfect plant for bright bathrooms, bedrooms, and offices. English Ivy Care Indoors, grow English ivy in a spot with medium to bright light. The plant tolerates low light, but over time it tends to get weak and spindly....