Don’t abandon your baking project. You probably have a good substitute in the fridge. Oops, you did it again. Credit: Kajakiki/Getty Images Thumbing through a cookbook, your eyes land on a new and intriguing-sounding recipe that grabs your attention. you’re free to’t even remember the last time you bought a can of evaporated milk. Here are the best substitutes for evaporated milk. What Is Evaporated Milk? Evaporated milk is canned, highly concentrated, shelf-stable milk....

Our best pasta dishes and salads with farfalle. We all have a favorite, even if theyre all similar ingredients folded intodifferent shapes. However, when a recipe calls for pasta, hold your horses before substituting one pasta for another. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley The pasta shape requested is the best-suited shape for the dish. Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad Summer calls for pasta salad, and we’ve answered....

Want to make a grand impression? Fill charming vessels with branches and blooms. Plant High-Spirited Amaryllis Amaryllis flowers are a cheery sign of the season. Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Produced By: MARK THOMPSON “Nestle each bulb into the rocks so its base is just touching the water,” he says. “Once it starts blooming, tuck in greenery clippings around it.” it’s possible for you to use a variety of trees, cut or rooted in pots....

When spring is in the air, theres nothing quite like seeing agarden exploding in seasonal color. Justin Hancock is a horticulturist for Miami, Florida-basedCosta Farms. Hancock says it performs well even in frost, which makes it a great choice for early spring color. Credit: Fitria Ramli/EyeEm/Getty Images The compact size (about 8 inches) makes it ideal for tucking in just about anywhere. How to Care for Spring Annuals The proper care for your annuals will depend on the variety....

Weve definitely been guilty of #2 before… And if that happens, theres no such thing as a mistake to be made. Here are five mistakes to avoid. Caitlin Bensel Not Asking For Help Why go it alone? Credit:Caitlin Bensel One of the few things most wine professionals love more than tasting wine? You dont need to know all the fancy wine flavor and aroma verbiage. Simply keep track of what youve tried and preferred....

You’ll love them just as much, if not more. The question is, what are theybesides beige? Four designers shared their go-to’s with us. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Jenna Schnabel Wedemeyeris the principal designer atSchnabel Interiorsin Lexington, Kentucky. Bess Pooleris a designer atSummer House Lifestylein Grayton Beach, Florida. Alexis Earmanis the founder ofThe Woodbury Homein Wilmington, North Carolina. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Rachel Littleis the owner and principal designer ofBrowne House Interior Designin Austin, Texas....

A little magical thinking can go a long way. Of course, once we signed the dotted line, realityand the budgetset in. Weve made our house work for usand more importantly,feellike usthrough some magical thinking and thoughtful decorating. Credit:James Ransom; Styling: Alya Hameedi; Interior design: Ashley Hanley Here are the most important decorating lessons Ive learned as afirst-time homeowner. Hold Out for the Good Stuff Im a sucker for instant gratification....

That’s when we break out our lamb recipes. But, in our opinion, lamb doesn’t necessarily need to be limited to being aholiday centerpiece. It’ll work just as easily into your weeknight routine. Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Whencooking lamb, there’s nothing to loseand so much to gain. (And it’s so much easier than you think.) It starts with roasting the rack coated in a rosemary-garlic mixture....

Cooking oysters is guaranteed to draw out new textures and flavors, like in the recipes below. But first, there are a few rules to follow when cooking oysters. Cook five minutes, or until the oysters are simmering in their shells. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Remove the oysters with tongs and serve with crackers. Fry the oysters for two to three minutes until golden, then remove and drain on paper towels....

You dont need a big house to give the illusion of more space. Paula Tayloris the head stylist and trend specialist atGraham & Brown. Clutter Theres no denying thenegative effects clutter can haveon our homes and our overall feelings of overwhelm. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Too much stuffno matter how belovedcan create a feeling of chaos. This overwhelms the eye and can make the space feel restrictive. To tackle this problem, she advises choosing both lighter-colored patterns and textures that complementrather than compete witheach other....

M. Lavender Interiors What Color Is Ecru? Ecru offers the best of both worlds. It is a beige, grayish-yellow with brown undertones that mimics unbleached linen. Credit:M. Lavender Interiors That said, using any color with the utmost care is essential. (Yes, that includes ecru.) “Bedrooms with window seats and painted bookshelves can be so inviting,” said Atlanta-based designerSusan Currie. Credit:Magic Linen Add comfort by layering a plush throw blanket orstyling your shelveswith small, personal touches....

We spoke with experts to share guidance on how to properly place a rug in a living room. Here, Southern designers share all of their go toliving roomrug placement rules and shopping tips. It fails to anchor the furniture properly, diminishing both comfort and functionality. Credit:Brian Woodcock; Styling: Page Mullins Wool is especially ideal for active households. She recommends ordering sample rug swatches and testing them out at home. No better way to know how it will take on spills than doing this!...

Well always love these timeless hues. Keep yourdining room from feeling outdatedor boring by infusing it with personality and color. These five dining roompaint colorswill help set the scene for your happiest dinner occasions. Amy Neunsinger. Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster, No. Incorporate rich browns to complement the lighter shade. Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue, No. Credit:Kate Leichhardt, Courtesy of Amanda Khouri Interiors Sherwin-Williams Momentum, SW-9530 Looking to lean into a nature inspired palette?...