BUFFET OR SIT-DOWN? TWO WAYS TO CREATE A HOLIDAY MEAL EVERYONE WILL ENJOY BY LIVING MAGAZINE Holiday entertaining comes with plenty of decisions, from the menu to the table setting. One of the first and most crucial decisions is how you want your guests to enjoy the meal. This choice sets the tone for the entire gathering and influences how guests interact throughout the event. A buffet encourages guests to mingle and help themselves at their own pace, promoting a relaxed atm

TURN YESTERDAY’S FEAST INTO TODAY’S FAVORITES WITH CLEVER TAKES ON HOLIDAY LEFTOVERS BY JENNIFER BAJSEL Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuit Crust SERVINGS: 8 | PREP: 20 MIN. | COOK: 40 MIN. | TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. INGREDIENTS: 4 Tbsp. butter, divided | 1 medium onion, diced | 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds | 2 celery stalks, diced finely | 1 package frozen peas, thawed | 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour | ¾ cup half & half cream | ¾ cup turkey stock, homemade or store-bought |

MID-CENTURY MODERN DESIGN IN FORT WORTH ARCHITECT | SPECHT NOVAK STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | HnH ENGINEERING PHOTOGRAPHY | LEONID FURMANSKY The design of the home is influenced by its location. The property slopes over twenty feet down to a creek at the back, and this gradient is utilized to elevate the living areas into the tree canopy. Novak is notable for its modern design amidst a neighborhood of traditional suburban homes along the championship Mira Vista Golf Course. Vertical

THREE IRRESISTIBLE RECIPES, FROM HEARTY TO SWEET BY JENNIFER BAJSEL CARAMEL APPLE PIE SERVINGS: 12 | PREP: 3 HRS. | COOK: 1 HR. | TOTAL: 4 HRS. INGREDIENTS: 4 large green apples, peeled, cored, and sliced | ½ cup brown sugar | 1 lemon, juiced | ¼ cup cornstarch | 1 ½ tsp cinnamon | ¼ tsp ground allspice | ¼ tsp ground nutmeg | 1 jar caramel Pie Dough: 3 ½ cups flour, divided | 1 teaspoon salt | 1 cup butter, cold | ½ cup ice-cold water | 1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp. milk DIRECTI

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE BY MIMI GREENWOOD KNIGHT Each farmers market is a unique as each farmer. Different markets have their own vibe and their own special offerings. Find your market(s) by considering what you’re hoping to buy. Are you only looking for seasonal produce, meat, eggs, and value-added items such as breads, cheeses, jellies, pickles, and soaps? Or are you hoping to make a day of it at a market that includes street food you can eat as you shop, ma

LADY BIRD JOHNSON KNEW THESE HUMBLE BLOOMS COULD CHANGE A LANDSCAPE BY MIMI GRENNWOOD KNIGHT “Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” — Luke 12:27 Lady Bird Johnson understood the healing power of wildflowers and made it one of her life missions to advocate for their preservation and proliferation. When she said, “Where flowers bloom, so does hope,” she understood how vi

SMASH KITCHEN BRINGS FRESH FLAVOR TO THE AMERICAN PANTRY Actor and Texan Glen Powell recently launched Smash Kitchen, his new line of affordable, organic condiments born from one simple belief: American families, and the pantries where their meals begin, deserve better. Too many go-to staples are packed with unnecessary additives, artificial nonsense, and things no one can pronounce. With that realization, Powell assembled a team of seasoned founders who set out to fix that —

RECIPES THAT CELEBRATE ONE OF TEXAS' MOST BELOVED INGREDIENTS BY JENNIFER BAJSEL PECAN, FIG, & ORANGE TART SERVINGS: 8 PREP 20 MIN. COOK 2HR 20MIN. TOTAL 40 MIN. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh figs, stemmed and halved | 2 mandarin oranges, peeled, sliced | 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur | ¼ cup packed light brown sugar | 2 Tbsp. cornstarch | ¼ tsp. kosher salt | 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature | 1 large egg, separated | 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish | ½ cup pecan

HOW TO CREATE THE BEST LAUNDRY ROOM BY KIM ARMSTRONG A laundry room isn’t just a place to wash clothes — it’s a task zone. And, like any workspace, smart design can significantly improve how the room functions. Making it pretty is a bonus that shouldn’t be overlooked. Let’s break down the core elements I consider when planning a laundry room that functions well in the long term. GIVE EVERYTHING A PLACE TO LIVE If things don’t have a home, they’ll end up in a pile. So, we plan

PATTIES THAT PACK A FLAVORFUL PUNCH BY JENNIFER BAJSEL CHILI CHEESEBURGER SERVINGS: 6 | PREP: 30 MIN. | COOK: 2 HRS. 15 MIN. | TOTAL: 2 HRS. 45 MIN. INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. ground beef, divided | 2 Tbsp. olive oil | 1 med yellow onion, diced | 1 poblano pepper, diced | 1 jalapeño pepper, diced | 2 Tbsp. olive oil | 1 28 oz. crushed tomato | 1 28 oz. petite diced tomatoes | 1 6 oz. tomato paste | 2 Tbsp. garlic powder | 1 pkg chili seasoning mix | 2 tsp. kosher salt | 1 tsp. black