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Know which flowers are safe for dogs and cats, and your pets will thank you. Some garden flowers are particularly dangerous to pets, while they are safe for humans. Indoors, it’s easier to take extra precautions by placing toxic plants in inaccessible areas of your home. Credit: Barbara Rich/Getty Images Before planting, always do research to determine whether a plant is toxic to your puppy or kitten. If you are ever uncertain or suspect your pet has ingested harmful plants, you should contact your veterinarian....

Elegant when used alone and sublime as companion plants, boxwoods offer amazing versatility in the garden. They lookstately in potsand add a spot of green to any winter garden. Plus, deer don’t usually eat them. Credit: Robbie Caponetto Some grow as tall as a tree and just as wide, while others hug the ground. ‘Suffruticosa’ does best in well-drained, loamy soil. This is a dwarf cultivar that grows 2 to 3 feet tall and slightly wider....

When we say this is our best breakfast casserole, you’d better believe we mean it. This dish hits all the right notes: meaty, starchy, and of course, cheesy! This is pretty much the perfect breakfast in every single bite. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Theeggsare bouncy and tender. The addition ofhash brownsmakes this even more substantial, so that it is truly the perfect breakfast casserole....

Browned butter and blondies are a match made in dessert heaven. While classicchocolate brownieswill always hold a special place in our hearts, blondies deserve a title all their own. Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis What Are Blondies? Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis What Is Browned Butter? Bring to room temperature before serving. More Blondie and Brownie Recipes You’ll Love Blondies and brownies are crowd-pleasing desserts for any season....

When we say this is the best carrot cake, we really mean it. Learn how to make carrot cake step by step. can crushed pineapple, drained 3 1/2 oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Line 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper; lightly grease and flour parchment paper. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Fold in carrot and next 3 ingredients. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

In the South, mac and cheese is like everyone’s favorite auntwarm, comforting, and always welcome. And this best-ever mac and cheese recipe beats out the rest. This homemade mac and cheese recipe beats out the rest and will be a family favorite for any gathering. Credit:Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley In the South, we know thatmac and cheeseis always a winner at meals. Learn how to make this mac and cheese recipe....

A Texas classic, Oxbow Bakery, shares the best pecan pie recipe you might make at home. David estimates that 60 percent of their business comes from out of townand even from outside of Texas. “She said she hadn’t hadpie like thissince her mother passed.” Credit:GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLIST: TORIE COX; PROP STYLIST: CHRISTINE KEELY This pecan pie is one of theirand our Test Kitchens’favorites. granulated sugar 1cupplus 2 Tbsp. Stir to dissolve salt; chill 30 minutes....

Is there anything more adorable than a baby sea turtle? Cute as they are, these hatchlings are also an awe-inspiring phenomenon in the natural world. If you want to experience this incredible sight, summer is the most active turtle nesting and hatching season. Credit: NPS Photo The park posts updates on the current nesting season and projected release dates on its website. Programs run weeknights from mid-July until early September....

This classic Waldorf salad is a favorite side for lunches, light dinners, showers, and more. Learn how to make Waldorf salad, and enjoy this classic fruit dish once again. Originally the salad was composed of apples, celery, and mayonnaise for a simple appetizer or side. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox This seemingly sophisticated side dish needs only a quick toss to come together. Waldorf Salad Variations This timeless favorite isn’t steadfast in its preparation....

These best-ever brownies are the ultimate chewy, extra-chocolaty treat. After testing many versions, I finally found the one. I thinkhandmade presentsmake recipients feel special. Credit:ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL Prepare one batch in a gift-worthy dish, and save the other to serve at a party. These extra-fudgy brownies are made with a unique blend of ingredients for the ultimate flavor and texture. To start with, butter gives the brownies a dense, fudgy crumb and rich flavor....

A slice of cool, creamy lemon meringue pie is the perfect summer treat. There’s no sweet relief like a slice of cool, creamy lemon meringue pie. you’re free to use a pre-made, grocery-store pie crust or feel free tobake your own. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Makes This Lemon Meringue Pie the Best Ever? Try itwe know you’ll agree. Refrigerate leftover slices, covered or in an airtight container, for up to two days....

It’s easy to see why readers agree this is our best scone recipe. So, just how many variations are we talking? Well, for team sweet we have chocolate-cherry, apricot-ginger, cranberry-pistachio, and brown sugar-pecan. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We even included a tip on how to make bite-size scones, a perfect treatfor your next partyor get-together. Learn how to make scones. If you want to bake up an extra batch for good measure, we won’t blame you....

Think of this classic succotash as a greatest hits list of summer veggies. These combined complimentary flavors are only heightened with the additions of crumbled smoky bacon and fresh basil. It travels well, reheats well, and can easily be doubled for a crowd. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Learn how to make succotash. To transform it into an entree, just top it with grilledshrimp,chicken,pork chops, orsalmon....