¼ cup brown sugar 4 teaspoon water 2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder 1 cup whipping cream

4 ounce chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate ⅔ cup whipping cream ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder

Whether you’re looking for outdoor fire pits, a new propane gas grill, or outdoor planters, there are so many deals to take advantage of from this under-the-radar sale. You can shop popular items from customer-loved brands including Char-Broil and AeroGarden, the popular indoor grow kit system with a model on sale for just $50. There are over 1,000 discounted items to weed through, so we’ve rounded up to 10 best deals to shop, up to 50% off....

⅓ cup olive oil or salad oil ⅓ cup white balsamic, balsamic, or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, oregano, or basil, crushed 1/2 tsp dried thyme, oregano, or basil, crushed 1 teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic, minced

1 3 ounce cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cup sifted powdered sugar

1 ½ cup apricot preserves 3 tablespoon unsweetened pineapple juice 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ½ teaspoon ground ginger Make-Ahead Directions Prepare as directed, through Step 1, except do not preheat oven. Cover ham loaf with plastic wrap. Prepare Apricot Glaze as directed. Place in a storage container; seal. Chill loaf and glaze for up to 24 hours. To serve, preheat oven to 350 degreesnF. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of loaf registers 165 degrees F....

Chilled Asiago-Artichoke Dip: Prepare Asiago-Artichoke Dip as directed through Step 2. Let arugula mixture cool for 15 minutes before proceeding with Step 3. Omit flour. In a large bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, roasted peppers, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the 1/4 cup green onions, artichokes, and the arugula mixture. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. If dip thickens when chilled, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk....

⅔ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup light tub-style cream cheese 1 cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed 1 cup chopped, fresh strawberries

There are nearly as many sink styles, and variances on styles, as there are colors in which to order them. Take some time to evaluate your needs before embarking on your sink search. How big is your bathroom? Are you counting on extra storage under the sink? Are you after a formal look, a rustic one, or one that fits somewhere in between? Try sketching some ideas. They don’t have to be artists’ renderings, just a guide to help you and your designer evaluate the kinds of fixtures that will best fit your situation....