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Turn to these desserts to sweeten your winter baking. Prepare for ooey, gooey, no-bake desserts and simply delicious vanilla treats. This Hot Chocolate Lasagna is an easy no-bake recipe. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Banana Coconut Cobbler Everyone wins dessert when banana and coconut come together in a delicious cobbler. This is the warm dessert to turn to when a craving forbanana puddingstrikes. The truth is nothing is more decadent with peanut butter than rich and melty chocolate....

This decadent triple chocolate buttermilk recipe is worth every sweet slice. Key Lime Pound Cake How about a little tropical twist in that next baking project? Fresh Key limes take your buttery cake to zesty new heights. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Caramel-Frosted Pound Cake What happens when the dreamiest caramel frosting joins a moist and tender pound cake? A five-star worthy recipe that is perfect for serving on any occasion....

And winter calls for comfort, which ranges from classiccocktailsto the family-favorite hot cocoa. Here are our most popular winter drinks, chosen by readers. Don’t forget the squishy marshmallows on top. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Penicillin Cocktail What better way to beat the winter blues, then with this specialty cocktail. Easy Apple Cider The secret to this recipe is that it starts with store-bought apple cider....

Does your home feature one of these iconic shades? Take a drive down a country road and see Southern architecture and charm. Houseexterior stylesrange from farmhouse to cottage, but there are a few paint colors that are quintessential Southern classics. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn There’s a history behind everything in the Southeven paint colors. Choosing a paint color can be daunting because it exudes a degree of permanence. It can also set the stage for your entire house’s decorating style....

Figgy pudding need not apply. Here, 12 old-fashioned Christmas traditions that are just begging for a holly jolly comeback. Rumor has it that the 1965 airing ofA Charlie Brown Christmassparked the trend for real trees. Credit: Getty/Michael Greenwood But decades later, aluminum trees are making a return thanks to their modern flair and minimum upkeep. Psst: No watering required! Carry on this sweet tradition with your family by slipping some citrus into their stockings....

Crank up the Nat King Cole, and trot out the tinsel. The only thing that changes as the kids grow up? Who is doing the reading. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Your parents deserve a break every now and then. Thats why setting out cookies and milk for Santa is a must. with a plate of pralines or bourbon balls. Credit: Hector Sanchez Bonus points if your family still prints out song sheets!...

Throw out the rules you thought you knew. Maggie Clarke Interiors Ever wish your space was just alittlebit bigger? Here are 12 designer-approved colorsboth light and darkthat can make any room look bigger. Credit:Maggie Clarke Interiors Instead, she goes bold. “I love using Sherwin-Williams Foxy to make rooms feel more expansive and inviting. “Sherwin-Williams Zircon can open up a room dramatically! Credit:Lucas/Eilers Design Associates L.L.P Sherwin-Williams Rivers Edge Neutrals are a go-to for making spaces feel larger for a reason....

What updates are best for a small space? As it turns out, the most impactful may be the easiest to change: thepaint color. Atlanta-based interior designer Alice Cramer says to consider lighting before making a decision. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn She adds that rich paint colors work particularly well if there is architectural interest like paneling or shiplap. Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe (No. “It’s the perfect color to make a small or cozy space feel larger,” she says....

Enjoy their 12 favorites at your own gathering. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Micah Morton; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch Credit:Dane Tashima; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason Credit: Emily Laurae Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Credit:Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel Food Styling: Ali Ramee Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland...

However, sowing seedsisn’t always simple or straight forward. We spoke to three garden experts on what plants aren’t worth growing from seed and why. Growing anise from seeds requires plenty of patience. Credit:Getty Images She recommends purchasing anise as a young plant in 1-3 gallon pots. Asparagus Fern Growing asparagus ferns from seed can be finicky and take time before they germinate. “Like many tropical plant seeds, asparagus fern has erratic germination,” says Turner....

Mulch is the most common tool used to keep weeds out. By preventing light from reaching seeds, mulch reduces weed seed germination. In spring, white, pink, or violet flowers cover plants and draw butterflies with their spectacular show. Credit:Getty Images Moss phlox is great for erosion control on slopes or plantingas a groundcoverbeneath roses and other shrubs. True-blue flowers and beautiful burgundy-red fall foliage provide interest from late summer through fall....

These seeds are the start of next summers blooms. Winter is also a great time to plant dormant trees and shrubs, including roses and fruit trees. And dont forget cool-season edibles. Credit:Getty Images / David Burton Thevegetable gardenkicks off in early winter when a variety of crops are established. Many plant seeds require a period of cold temperatures, called stratification, to break dormancy. This makes winter an ideal time to sow wildflower seeds, cold hardy annuals, and manyperennials....

You’ll be indulging on these pumpkin pie recipes all season long. For first-time pumpkin pie bakers, there are plenty of easy pumpkin pie recipes, too. Keep up with this delicious American tradition, and serve one of our favorite pumpkin pies this year. Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox (And on Thanksgivingwith family bustling through the kitchen and hungry bellies asking, “Is it ready yet? “we love the easy prep of this dish....