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4 7-inch plain pappadams

1 ¾ cup shortbread cookie crumbs (about 30 square cookies) 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoon butter, melted Cheesecake Filling 4 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla ½ cup sour cream Sour Cream Honey Topping 1 ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla Topping Honey (optional) Sliced strawberries

Although the site says right now that the succulent is out of stock, I reached out to Crystal Taylor, the owner of Cedar Creek Farmhouse, who says her team just ordered another batch of Strawberry Ice, and they’ll be available in about two weeks. A single rosette costs $18, a double retails for $22, and shipping is free. Because of shipping restrictions, the succulent comes un-rooted, but you can place them in any pot you’d like, and the roots should start growing easily....

1 15 ounce carton whole milk ricotta cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup shredded mozzarella (4 oz.) ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz.) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed Manicotti Meat Sauce 8 ounce ground beef and/or bulk Italian sausage ½ cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup dry red wine or chicken broth 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce 2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed ¼ teaspoon black pepper...

**To grill chicken: Lightly season 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves with salt and pepper. For a charcoal or gas grill, grill on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170°F), turning once halfway through grilling.

1 teaspoon mild yellow curry powder 1 teaspoon garam masala ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

To check your batteries, simply place the battery on the tester, aligning the positive and negative symbols. The small screen then clearly and accurately shows if the battery needs to be recycled or if it still has some life to it. The only downside to the battery organizer, it seems, is that some reviewers point out that there isn’t a latch on the lid, meaning it could lead to spilled batteries if dropped....

Where Are the Blue Zones? In 2004, Dan Buettner and a team of scientists interviewed hundreds of 100-year-olds to explore what they had in common. Looking at the data, they identified 5 communities around the world where people reach age 100 at 10 times greater rate than the United States. They named them the Blue Zones and they are Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Ogliastra Region, Sardinia; Loma Linda, California; and Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica....

The best pillows will be compatible with your sleeping position and keep your neck supported throughout the night, says Logan Foley, sleep science coach and managing editor at The Sleep Foundation. “You want to ensure your neck is aligned with your spine and it stays that way as you sleep,” Foley says. “There are pillows that are specifically designed for neck pain…and these can be a good option for folks who have a tough time staying in one position throughout the night....

There are a variety of dish soaps on the market, and while the formulations vary, they all have the same primary purpose. Alexandra Wojenski, sustainable cleaning expert and Grove Guide at Grove Collaborative, shares, “Powder, foam, bar, and liquid dish soap have different formulas but all function similarly which is to clean and remove grease from dishes.” To find the best dish soaps, we researched multiple dish soaps while considering factors like type, size, scent, effectiveness, versatility, and more....

There are so many options available, from almost every home decor retailer and furniture store, that choosing a bookshelf is both fun and daunting. Plus, you absolutely have to take into consideration the space you have and what you want to store–two factors with near-equal impact on how you’ll decide the best bookshelf for you. We talked with Lindsey Putzier of Lindsey Putzier Design Studio and Samantha Tannehill of Sam Tannehill Designs about their advice for selecting bookshelves for your home as well as insights on specific bookshelves and retailers....

Halloween Movies Rated G Queue up one of these family-friendly movies for the ultimate Halloween movie night. For more family fun, check out these classic Disney Halloween films you can stream right now. Buy It: Garfield’s Halloween Adventure ($6, Best Buy) Halloween Movies Rated PG Parents and older children alike will love these slightly-spooky Halloween flicks. Looking for more movie night material? Stream one of our favorite classic Halloween movies once you’ve watched your way through this list....

Several semi-homemade side-dish saviors at Trader Joe’s have piqued my interest. I might just stock up to reduce stress while hitting all the traditional fall flavors. In case you want to join me for a halfway-homemade holiday… Instead of Candied Sweet Potatoes, Try… Trader Joe’s Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Roasted Pecans This refrigerated side dish gets steamy and ready to serve after about three minutes in the microwave. There’s melted butter and a pinch of cinnamon in the mash....

“Most users find that front-loading washers can help decrease not only water bills, but energy as well,” says Caroline Dutka, brand manager at CD One Price Cleaners. “With a typical faster dry cycle due to a more efficient spin cycle, the amount of time clothes spend drying in a front-load washer lessens the load on bills.” When shopping for the best front-loading washer for the home, Dutka recommends that, in order to determine if this type of washer is for them, shoppers should first decide whether they’re okay with the less comfortable position for use (as opposed to a top-loading model) and how many loads of laundry they currently have on a weekly basis....

⅔ cup butter, softened ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cup all-purpose flour Small decorative candies (optional) Royal Icing 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 - 4 tablespoon water Assorted colors paste food coloring (optional) To Store: Layer unfrosted sugar cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover....