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Make an herb wreath instead of the standard evergreen wreath by using fresh herbs. Choose herbs that will dry well and keep their shape and then enjoy your wreath not only during the winter holidays but year-round.

Using a pressure cooker gives you the taste and texture of tender, slow-roasted pork chops but at microwave speeds. Microwave cooking is fast, but it typically yields rubbery meats that don't retain as much of their natural juices and flavors.

Recycle used T-shirts, sweatshirts or scraps of knit fabric into these surprisingly easy scarves that require no hand sewing. Style a different scarf for every person on your holiday list (guys and gals both!). Go for bold. Go for scrappy. Go for eye-catching. Go for it!

Enjoy your yard later in the fall and earlier in the spring by adding a fire pit to your landscape. There's a primal "caveman" satisfaction to sitting around an open fire.

These cute photo ornaments are the perfect way to preserve memories during the holiday season! Use them to frame your Instagram photos or to shrink down some family favorites.

While cooking, many people find themselves wondering how to use soy lecithin as a thickening agent. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is a natural emulsifier. Xanthan gum is a good soy lecithin substitute.

Gelatin molds are making a comeback, and these aren't the molds of yesteryear. Modern flavors and new techniques make these molds worthy of a spot on any holiday table. Check out how far the gelatin mold has come with these fresh takes on this traditional dish.

The crunch and pop of a perfectly boiled cob of corn as you bite into it is a simple pleasure many people look forward to every year. Quality corn on the cob is juicy and sweet and there's really no substitute.

You can upcycle an old thrift store blanket into a beautiful clutch in under an hour. This project is a perfect DIY holiday gift that is both affordable and practical. Your friends and family will appreciate the fact that you spent the time to make them a unique, earth-friendly gift this season.

A dollhouse is a classic toy for a little girl. And every child's room needs a bookcase. So why not create a unique piece that serves as both, by repurposing a purchased closet organizer component and adding a few special touches? This project can be accomplished by an average crafter in a couple of days.