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Better Homes and Gardens Garden Fresh Meals: Recipes for Enjoying Ingredients at their Peak (Better Homes and Gardens )
by Better Homes and Gardens<P> Make every meal a fresh and flavorful delight! These days, millions of people are discovering that cooking with vegetables, fruits, and herbs from their backyard gardens or local farmers’ markets is a great way to eat more healthfully. Garden Fresh Meals from Better Homes and Gardens offers delicious recipes that make the most of your seasonal bounty—from light summer salads to comforting autumn soups to hearty winter roasts. With a broad range of innovative, great-tasting, and easy-to-prepare meals, this gorgeous cookbook offers something for everyone in the family to savor. <P> Plus, helpful cooking tips are peppered throughout the book, including plenty of advice on choosing and preparing the best and freshest ingredients. <br> • Cook your way through the year with more than 150 recipes organized by cooking method, offering a simple way to find a recipe that matches your mood <br> • Find inspirations in stunning full-color photographs throughout <br> • Get informed with a seasonal produce guide filled with information on what’s in season when, how to select the ingredients at their peak, and storage and prep tips <br> • Eat right with complete nutritional information for every recipeGarden Fresh Meals provides everything you need to know to make the most of homegrown produce or farmers’ market finds.
Better Homes and Gardens I Didn't Know My Slow Cooker Could Do That
by Better Homes GardensMore than 150 delicious and innovative recipes that shatter preconceived notions about what can be made in a slow cooker Elevating slow cooker meals beyond the basics, this smart book includes 150 innovative, delicious recipes for family dinners, creative desserts, holiday meals, and effortless entertaining. More than 100 gorgeous photos accompany the foolproof recipes and techniques. Recipes include slow-cooker stalwarts such as soups, stews, and roasts, but go beyond to dishes not thought of as slow-cooker fare, including cheesecake, lasagna, yogurt, party mix, and steel-cut oats. Each chapter contains clever tips, features, and secrets for getting the most from this favorite kitchen appliance, such as how to layer food and flavors for ideal doneness and taste. Special chapters on entertaining and holiday cooking show party hosts how to use the slow cooker to simplify food prep for special gatherings.
Better Homes and Gardens Jams and Jellies: Our Very Best Sweet & Savory Recipes
by Better Homes GardensOver 100 delicious and foolproof recipes for mouthwatering jams, jellies, and preserves from the canning experts at Better Homes and Gardens Joining the successful line of canning titles from Better Homes and Gardens, this innovative guide focuses exclusively on jams and jellies. Along with all the classic recipes such as Strawberry Jam (both freezer and water-bath canned), Orange Marmalade, and Grape Jelly, it also offers fun flavor twists such as wine-herb combinations; spicy and savory concoctions perfect for making beautiful hors d'oeuvres, like Hot Pepper Jelly; and creative ideas like Carrot Cake Jam, which makes for an indulgent toast-topper. The book showcases more than 100 delicious recipes with a photo of each, as well as step-by-step and ingredient shots where appropriate. It includes full water-bath canning information, proportion charts to help readers create their own recipes, and recipes using alternate sweeteners and low-sugar pectins. And, because they make such perfect gifts, there is a special section on wrapping and presenting jams and jellies.
Better Homes and Gardens Make-Ahead Meals
by Better Homes and GardensSimple, smart, stress-free cooking to have dinner ready when you are Better Homes and Gardens Make-Ahead Meals is a must-have recipe collection for anyone looking to get homemade dishes on the table with ease. Filled with over 150 recipes and 100 gorgeous photos, plus tips and tricks for quick food prep and complete meals, this book makes planning dinner a breeze. Make-ahead cooking isn't about stocking the freezer with pre-made meals that don't keep well. This book shows cooks how to plan and prep prior to serving, through techniques like freezing carefully to preserve freshness, creating refrigerator casseroles, or using a slow cooker in the morning for dinner that night. Make-ahead cooking also saves money. For time-strapped families, these strategies can be the difference between a home-cooked meal and spending money on packaged meals or ordering in.
Better Homes and Gardens Make It, Don't Buy It: 300+ Recipes for Real Food Made Better
by Better Homes and GardensThe complete book for the DIY kitchen: Enjoy homemade alternatives to store-bought staples including condiments, cheese, pretzels, jerky, liqueurs, marshmallows--and more. Make It, Don't Buy It is the complete compendium for a new generation of cooks who want to make wholesome food at home instead of purchasing mass-produced items made with artificial ingredients. From cocktail mixes to pizza sauce to beef broth, everything tastes better made at home, and allows for the ultimate in personalization. Make Sriracha with just the right heat, your own herb blends, Sweet Pickle Relish that's not too sweet, and Garden Vegetable Soup from your backyard, not a can. More than 300 recipes and 200 photographs cover the entire pantry--beverages, breads, candy, soups, sauces, condiments, salad dressings, cheeses, jams, basic pantry items such as flavored vinegars and oils, syrups, desserts, and vegetable blends. Learn freezing, preserving, canning, pickling, drying, and more, to be a whiz in the kitchen. Whether your aim is to capture seasonal bounty, avoid additives, or enjoy homemade food, you'll find everything for the DIY kitchen here.
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 17th Edition: Prizewinning Recipes (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking #5)
by Better Homes and GardensSince 1930, the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book has been a trusted staple in kitchens across America. The 17th edition is fully updated and revised to reflect both the best of today's food trends and time-tested classics. With more than 1,000 recipes and a photo for each one, the book covers both traditional dishes such as Brownies and new favorites like Cold Brew Coffee. This newest edition has a fresh organization to reflect how we cook today-–recipes have flavor variations, options to swap out ingredients, and ways to make them healthier. Clear directions and how-to photos teach techniques; identification photos clarify the broad range of today's ingredients; charts for meat and poultry give at-a-glance cooking times; and “cheat sheets” throughout present information in easy-to-access bites.
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 17th Edition: Prizewinning Recipes (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking #5)
by Better Homes and GardensSince 1930, the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book has been a trusted staple in kitchens across America. The 17th edition is fully updated and revised to reflect both the best of today's food trends and time-tested classics. With more than 1,000 recipes and a photo for each one, the book covers both traditional dishes such as Brownies and new favorites like Cold Brew Coffee. This newest edition has a fresh organization to reflect how we cook today–recipes have flavor variations, options to swap out ingredients, and ways to make them healthier. Clear directions and how-to photos teach techniques; identification photos clarify the broad range of today's ingredients; charts for meat and poultry give at-a-glance cooking times; and “cheat sheets” throughout present information in easy-to-access bites.
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, Sixteenth Edition (Better Homes and Gardens Plaid)
by Better Homes GardensThe fully updated and revised edition of the best-selling, tried-and-true resource for generations of cooks Since 1930, home cooks have turned to Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book for guidance in the kitchen. This new edition includes more than 1,200 recipes, 1,000 color photos, and more tips and how-to information than ever. The "Secrets to Success" feature in each chapter shows cooks the key ingredients or steps to making each recipe successful. The "8 Ways With" feature enables home cooks to customize recipes by changing up flavors in basic recipes like omelets, shortbread cookies, and more. Along with the best recipes for favorite foods, this indispensable volume offers information on new cooking trends and fresh ideas, a new fruit and vegetable guide with ID photos, and expanded coverage of canning. Because food is at the heart of many family traditions, a new holiday chapter is included, and throughout the book, icons highlight recipes that are fast, low-calorie, and best-loved. From setting up a kitchen to cooking a great meal, this comprehensive book fulfills every cooking need.
Better Homes and Gardens Quick Homemade: Fast, Fresh Meals in 30 Minutes
by Better Homes and GardensQuick Homemade makes foolproof, delicious, and healthful meals in 30 minutes or less effortlessly achievable for every night of the week. Cooks will find smart transformations of plain supper staples, like Shrimp Pasta Diavolo or Ravioli Skillet Lasagna instead of ordinary pasta with red sauce. Other fresh ideas include Coconut Chicken with Pineapple-Mango Salsa and Thai Pork Wraps—still feasible even in the tightest and craziest of schedules. Complete with tips and information to get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat, Quick Homemade is sure to become the most-used cookbook in every busy kitchen.
Better Homes and Gardens Skillet Meals: 150+ Deliciously Easy Recipes from One Pan
by Better Homes and GardensEveryone's kitchen includes a skillet-possibly several. These handy companions stay within reach for cooking eggs, hash browns, and the occasional chicken breast. But this essential piece of kitchen equipment can do so much more. The 150 recipes in this collection demonstrate the skillet's versatility in creating main dishes, side dishes, and mouthwatering desserts-all in the same seemingly humble pan.
Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Dinners
by Better Homes and Gardens180 simple, nutritious, low-cal dishes for every night of the week For people looking to cook healthy meals or watching their weight, here are 180 simple, modern recipes for dishes that never feel like a sacrifice--all under 400 calories. With 150 gorgeous recipe photos; nutrition information for every recipe; icons identifying high-fiber, vegetarian, and gluten-free recipes; healthy-eating tips; and Make-It-a-Meal menu ideas for all main-dish recipes, this will be an inspiring, go-to guide for everyday cooking. Family-pleasing dishes include Barbecue Chicken Pot Pie, Turkey Meatball Grinders, Personal Ham and Sweet Potato Pizzas, Macaroni Alfredo with Pumpkin and Kale, plus satisfying desserts, like Dumplings with Orange Sauce.
Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Slow Cooker
by Better Homes and GardensA slow cooker is the ultimate convenience appliance: it allows you to have a healthful dinner your whole family will love when they get home. Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Slow Cooker will help you eat delicious, hearty food and feel good about feeding your family one meal instead of cooking multiple dishes. Every time you turn to this book, you'll know that any of the 150 recipes will provide nutritious, hearty meals. Every recipe, for dishes like Spiced Pork with Squash and Vegetable Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings, features calorie counts and nutrition information. Tips will help you make healthful choices when you shop and cook, and the more than 100 photos and bright design will turn this inspiring collection into an everyday resource.
Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Slow Cooker
by Better Homes and GardensA slow cooker is the ultimate convenience appliance: it allows you to have a healthful dinner your whole family will love when they get home. Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Slow Cooker will help you eat delicious, hearty food and feel good about feeding your family one meal instead of cooking multiple dishes. Every time you turn to this book, you'll know that any of the 150 recipes will provide nutritious, hearty meals. Every recipe, for dishes like Spiced Pork with Squash and Vegetable Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings, features calorie counts and nutrition information. Tips will help you make healthful choices when you shop and cook, and the more than 100 photos and bright design will turn this inspiring collection into an everyday resource.
Better Homes and Gardens So Good with Fruit
by The Editors at Better Homes and GardensRecipes with fruit, information on canning and freezing fruit, and a fresh fruit raisonne
Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Cookie Book, Second Edition: More than 500 Best-Ever Treats Plus Secrets for Successful Cookie Baking (Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate #47)
by Better Homes GardensMore than 500 recipes for every kind of cookie, including must-have classics and fresh new flavor combinations This one-stop source, packed with more than 250 inspiring photos, gives home bakers a huge collection of 500 irresistible cookie recipes for every occasion. There are tried-and-true classics to pair with a glass of milk, such as Chocolate Chunk Cookies; treats perfect for holiday celebrations like Big Soft Ginger Cookies; and on-trend sweet-and-savory delights like Berry-Sage Thumbprints. A welcome variety of options includes Express cookies (quick recipes that start with a mix) and Double Takes (homemade versions of iconic store-bought favorites), and an informative Cookie Basics section covers topics such as proper measuring, equipment, decorating, and packaging. With this book, bakers at all levels will find endless inspiration for everyday goodies and year-round entertaining.
Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Quick & Healthy Book
by Better Homes GardensModern home cooks are concerned with getting healthy food on the table quickly, and Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Quick & Healthy Book offers the perfect solution. Included are 400 recipes ready in 30 minutes or less, and every main dish has fewer than 450 calories and 15 grams of fat. This book proves that quick cooking and healthy cooking can be synonymous. There are recipes for every occasion, from breakfast to dinner to make-ahead meals and entertaining. Every recipe includes full nutritional information and handy icons that highlight Superfast, No-Cook, Vegetarian, and Heart Healthy dishes. With more than 180 full-color photographs, the book is as beautiful as it is practical.
Better Homes and Gardens Wonder Pot: One-Pot Meals from Slow Cookers, Dutch Ovens, Skillets, and Casseroles
by Better Homes and GardensA must-have cookbook for busy families with 150 one-pot recipes to make cooking dinner streamlined, simple, and incredibly tastyWonder Pot showcases the almost magical ease of cooking an entire meal in one item, be it a slow cooker, pressure cooker, skillet, or other common piece of kitchen equipment. Making dinner has never been easier—150 recipes feature a range of main dishes including vegetarian meals, roasted entrees, pot pies, stews, pressure cooker and slow cooker meals, and more. Make-ahead tips speed meal preparation, and nutrition information aids in meal planning. A bonus chapter of desserts—including dump cakes, cobblers, and other treats—rounds out any meal. Helpful icons highlight the type of pot to use, as well as Calorie-Smart, Fast Prep, and Dump recipes. More than 100 photos complete this stunning package, showing that cooking a one-pot dinner is both simple and wonderfully delicious.
Better Homes and Gardens Year-Round Slow Cooker Recipes
by Better Homes GardensNow you can prepare fuss-free slow cooker meals all year long This book is unlike any other slow cooker book. You'll find delicious year-round fare that you never imagined could come out of your slow cooker. It's true that slow cookers are perfect for simple hearty, comforting winter meals-and you'll find hundreds of tempting traditional and innovative recipes for them. But slow cookers can also produce great dishes-and save you time, effort, and money-throughout the year. This one-stop, comprehensive collection features hundreds of slow cooker recipes-from appetizers to main courses to desserts-that are simple to prepare and satisfying for your whole family to eat. Includes hundreds of delicious, seasonal recipes, including appetizers and snacks, breakfasts and brunches, soups and stews, casseroles, main dishes, sides, and desserts Features hundreds of gorgeous photographs offering mouthwatering inspiration Offers tips, hints, and cooking shortcuts that make prepping and cooking easier and faster than ever Special icons highlight recipes that are ideal for warm weather Includes special-occasion menus, from holiday parties to picnics in the park Whether you're full-time soup lover or just love a meal that's simple and easy to prepare, this is the ultimate soup cookbook for you.
Better Homes and Gardens You Can Can
by Better Homes GardensA comprehensive beginner's guide to home canning and preserving, complete with tasty recipes!Preserving your own fruits and vegetables is an affordable and sustainable way to sweeten your pantry with delicious seasonal bounty to last all year. With Better Homes and Gardens You Can Can!, you'll learn everything you ever needed to know about canning and preserving your farmer's market finds and the fresh produce from your garden. Whether you're canning for the first time or just want to refresh your skills, this is the perfect guide.All the basics are covered, from hot water baths and freezing techniques to food safety information and clever ideas for making gifts from your preserves. With a wide variety of recipes and step-by-step instruction, this book is clear and straightforward enough for any inspired do-it-yourselfer.Includes 100 recipes for classic flavors as well as bold new delightsFeatures more than 50 beautiful color photos, including step-by-step photos to guide the novice canner through the most critical proceduresCovers all the basics of equipment and ingredients and provides handy charts and go-to lists, as well as tips on produce seasonalityWith recipes for jams, jellies, preserves, and chutneys, as well as pickles, relishes, and veggies, this book proves that you really can can!
Better Made At Home: Salty, Sweet, and Satisfying Snacks and Pantry Staples You Can Make Yourself
by Estérelle PayanyInstead of buying mass-produced, often unhealthy food products, why not make your own? From crisp sesame crackers to Greek yogurt to tapenade, let the more than 80 simple and delicious recipes in Better Made at Home stock your pantry with staples that are better tasting and better for you.In Better Made at Home, French cookbook author Estérelle Payany shows us how to make delicious food we can feel good about eating. She takes more than 80 packaged foods normally found in delis or gourmet food shops?from chips to chocolate pudding?and replaces them with recipes for healthier, better-tasting alternatives that can be made quickly and easily right in our own kitchens. For breakfast, make your own muesli or crostinis with homemade strawberry jam. For lunch, try your hand at grinding meat for hotdogs topped with homemade ketchup or batter up some homemade, crispy fish nuggets for dinner. Recipes for treats include candies (lollipops, marshmallows, and caramels), snacks (barbecue popcorn, tortilla chips, and pretzel sticks), and desserts (buttery shortbread and chocolate sandwich cookies).Beautiful photography combined with vintage illustrations make for a book that is both timely and timeless.
Better Made in Michigan: The Salty Story of Detroit's Best Chip (American Palate Ser.)
by Karen DybisFor many, Detroit is the crunch capital of the world. More than forty local chip companies once fed the Motor City's never-ending appetite for salty snacks, including New Era, Everkrisp, Krun-Chee, Mello Crisp, Wolverine and Vita-Boy. Only Better Made remains. From the start, the brand was known for light, crisp chips that were near to perfection. Discover how Better Made came to be, how its chips are made and how competition has shaped the industry into what it is today. Bite into the flavorful history of Michigan's most iconic chip as author Karen Dybis explores how Detroit "chipreneurs" rose from garage-based businesses to become snack food royalty.
The Better Man Project: 2,476 tips and techniques that will flatten your belly, sharpen your mind, and k eep you healthy and happy for life!
by Bill PhillipsThe Definitive Owner's Manual to the Male Body--One That's as Fun as It Is Useful!The Better Man Project is the ultimate handbook for any man who wants to live longer and, just as importantly, better. Written by Bill Phillips, editor-in-chief of Men's Health-the world's largest and most respected men's magazine-this 352-page manual is packed with thousands of useful tips and action items to upgrade your diet, fitness, health, relationships, career, and more (as quickly as possible), plus specific do-it-yourself plans to make you the best man you can be.The Better Man Project isn't just a reference guide to life. It's a great read too, with every health and fitness tip served with a side of Men's Health's trademark authority and humor. You'll feel stronger and healthier. You'll be stoked about waking up and attacking your day. You'll be more impressed than ever, no matter your age, by the guy staring back at you in the mirror. And, let's just say it: Your wife or girlfriend will probably be 20 to 25 percent more into you. Features include: * Health and fitness self-tests so you can see how you stack up against other guys your age. * The 70 powerfoods than all men should be eating * A decade-by-decade cheat sheet of all the diagnostic tests you should have, and when. * A troubleshooter's guide to common ailments and quick home remedies. * Simple workouts that will help you pack on total-body muscle, find your abs, build big arms, or lose your belly fat. * Special features on protecting your telomeres, reversing diabetes, preventing heart disease, and staving off dementia. * 35 do-it-yourself projects that will make you more interesting, improve your posture, fix your diet, earn you a promotion, fill your wallet, and much more! Flat belly. Strong muscles. Career success. More respect. Greater happiness. Boatloads of fun. Good health for life! The Better Man Project shows you the way. You deserve better. Start today.
Better on Toast: Happiness on a Slice of Bread—70 Irresistible Recipes
by Jill DonenfeldA fresh, fun, easy, cookbook, filled with color photographs, that reveals all the delectable things you can do with toast, one of today’s hottest culinary trends. The recipes serve as a flavor profile building blocks, making Better on Toast a great introductory cooking guide, too!Whether she’s frantically preparing for an impromptu gathering with friends, looking for an energy boost before the gym, or home alone staring into the fridge for a midnight snack, Jill Donenfeld turns to one dish that always satisfies—Toast. Tartine, open-faced sandwich, smørbrød—whatever you call it, it’s that single slice of perfect bread stacked high with fresh, flavorful toppings.Better on Toast features delicious, quick, easy-to-follow recipes for toasts with every possible topping—from hot to cold and savory to sweet. Anyone can make delicious toasts, no matter his or her level of experience or kitchen size. Whether you use thick-cut French bread, slices of whole wheat, or her gluten-free bread recipe, Jill puts emphasis on flavor, using quality, wholesome ingredients to make each recipe stand out.With Better on Toast, you can enjoy these elegant yet simple meals anytime and for any occasion, using classic ingredients in new ways and playing with interesting ingredients you’ve always wondered about.Try:Smoked Trout & Grapefruit ToastEdamame Basil ToastChickpeas and Chorizo ToastRosemary Caper Tuna Salad ToastGrilled Radicchio and Apple Buttermilk ToastCarrot Butter and Halloumi ToastMaple Pear Bread Pudding
The Better Period Food Solution: Eat Your Way to a Lifetime of Healthier Cycles
by Tracy Lockwood Beckerman“Cravings, headaches, mood swings, fatigue, bloating—you can manage these PMS/period symptoms through your diet! Tracy Lockwood Beckerman tells you how.” —Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, health and nutrition expert for NBC’s Today showSometimes it feels like there’s just no way to feel good during your menstrual cycle. It seems like ibuprofen and sick days are the only way to get through—until now. The Better Period Food Solution teaches you how to eat for a better, healthier, more comfortable period!This helpful guide shows how nutrition and certain foods can not only help alleviate painful period symptoms, but also heal your body through every stage of your cycle. Whether you suffer from painful periods or low energy, or a more chronic problem like endometriosis, The Better Period Food Solution will guide you through the nutrition choices that are best for your body. The book also includes sample meal plans and recipes that allow you to enjoy a lifetime of healthier cycles.“The book that every woman with a period never knew she needed, but she does. She really, really does. Tracy Lockwood Beckerman empowers readers to use real food to take control of their cycles, from ‘feisty hormones’ to fertility. She writes with charm, wit, and a solid evidence base. Beckerman’s expert advice and approachable voice make this book the most entertaining non-fiction I’ve read all year.” —Maggie Moon, MS, RD, author of The MIND Diet“[Tracy] makes it easy (and fun) to learn how food can help reduce menstrual cramps and PMS and manage other conditions like amenorrhea and PCOS.” —Rachel Berman, RD, author of Mediterranean Diet for Dummies
The Better Sex Diet: The Medically Based Low-Fat Eating Plan for Increased Sexual Vitality—In Just 6 Weeks
by Lynn FischerWHAT'S FOOD GOT TO DO WITH IT? Exciting new medical research tells us that good health is an essential part of good sex. This expert guide translates the latest scientific facts into delicious recipes that will enhance sexual vitality naturally in just six weeks! Men and women can achieve amazing, drug-free results through The Better Sex Diet, a program that reveals:-The low-fat/high-potency connection-Breakthrough news about high blood cholesterol and impotency-Foods that improve blood flow to the sexual organs-Powerful enemies of sexual energy and how to conquer them-The common drink that's a sure-fire aphrodisiac-A fail-safe dinner menu for red-hot lovers-More than 90 breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipesSupported throughout with personal testimonies from couples who have found new passion through The Better Sex Diet, this is a ground-breaking guide to an eating plan you'll fall in love with!BOOST SEXUAL POTENCY NATURALLY WITH HEALTHY, DELICIOUS FOODS!