New Releases by Better Homes

Eat Healthy Lose Weight includes more than 250 recipes for low-calorie versions of favorite foods such as tacos, steak, and chocolate cake. Developed by registered dieticians, every recipe is packed with good-for-you ingredients like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Plus, all of the recipes were tested in the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen, so you can feel confident they not only work well but taste great!

Quick 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.

A must-have cookbook featuring 150 delicious, one-pot recipes, including dump recipes, that can be made easily in everything from slow cookers to skillets to casseroles. Using just one vessel, cooks can make delicious, easy meals that are lifesavers for busy families.

The most versatile pan in the kitchen delivers more than one hundred must-have recipes. The 13x9 pan is the star of the kitchen, able to produce just about any dish from one-pan dinners to an easy big-batch dessert. This fresh collection of 150 on-trend recipes shows the pan''s prowess—find gelatin shots, Cuban sandwiches, and vegetarian main dishes. Everyone''s favorites are still here, but lightened for today''s kitchens: make-ahead breakfast dishes, slab pies, Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, cakes, and comfort foods like Beef Stroganoff and gooey Cinnamon Rolls. Looking for something new for dinner? Try stews made in the oven, Warm Roasted Barley, Kale and Apple Salad or Tuna Noodle Casserole from scratch. With ideas to customize recipes, icons to denote Make-Ahead and Crowd-Pleasing recipes, health tips and nutrition for every recipe, Better Homes and Gardens 13x9 The Pan That Canhas everything for a busy cook.

Everyone’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.

The perfect companion for cooking delicious and varied meals that fit into a healthy eating plan Better Homes and Gardens Calorie-Smart Meals is a must-have recipe collection of tasty meals that don’t break the daily calorie bank. This is an easy-to-use, modern guide to preparing simple, healthful dishes, with chapters organized by calories, covering meals under 300, 400, and 500 calories plus snacks under 200 calories and desserts under 250 calories. With more than 150 recipes and more than 100 gorgeous photos, the book helps cooks make health-conscious meals such as Peruvian-Style Chicken Tacos (under 300 calories), Pumpkin-Parmesan Risotto (300-400), and Wild Mushroom Ravioli Skillet (400-500). Each calorie level includes recipes good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so cooks have flexibility to put together a meal plan that suits their lifestyle, calorie needs, and preferences.

Simple, 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.

The must-have guide to the best of preserving, from canning and pickling, to fermenting, freezing, and drying; complete with hundreds of farm-fresh recipes This is the book for everyone who wants to preserve food—from novice to pro—with step-by-step explanations of techniques, ranging from the basics of canning to freezing, drying, fermenting, and pickling. Readers can preserve a range of produce including fruits, vegetables, herbs—anything in season can be “put by” to enjoy later. Included are techniques and recipes for jams and jellies, conserves and fruit butters, condiments, dried treats like fruit leathers and veggie chips, and freezer recipes. Also find recipes for pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, soups—even syrups. And when the tomatoes ripen all at once, check out a chapter on smart ways to preserve them. With the basics covered, the book then moves to inventive recipes such as Honey-Lavender Peaches and Caramel Apple Jam. The experts at Better Homes and Gardens even cover lower-sugar jelly and jam options as well as no-pectin jams. Complete with printed labels to personalize jars, this book takes readers easily from produce to preserved food.

A visual guide to learning to bake, with more than 850 photos Better Homes and Gardens Baking Step by Step is the ultimate guide and idea-generator for anyone who wants to learn to bake or hone their technique. This stunning book uses clear, step-by-step photos—more than 900 of them—to illustrate essential skills from folding batter to forming a lattice pie crust. Home bakers can make 350 classic and modern treats, both sweet and savory. Learn to roll and bake the perfect flaky tart or frost and decorate a celebration-worthy cake—or start simple with Peanut Butter Blondie Bars or Blueberry Crisp; Skill Level icons flag recipes easy, easier, or easiest to make. Complete with an Intro to Baking covering everything from stocking the kitchen to using a rolling pin, this colorful book makes baking fun and accessible for everyone.

180 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.

The 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.

Modern 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.

Presents detailed information on every step of kitchen and bath renovations, including floor plan ideas, storage strategies, decorating styles, product advice, and buying tips.

Capitalizing on two important trends, Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate Quick and Healthy Cookbook is a treasure trove for busy families looking to get food on the table while making wholesome food choices.

Losing weight doesn’t have to mean resorting to fad diets or buying unusual ingredients. This new edition of the Better Homes and Gardens classic weight-loss cookbook presents healthy eating as it should be, with 500 straightforward, calorie-conscious recipes the whole family will love, along with more than 300 mouthwatering photos. Dig into your favorites, such as burgers, lasagna, enchiladas, and cookies—all approved by registered dieticians, with full nutritional information provided and calorie counts highlighted throughout. And don’t miss the chapters on appetizers, holiday cooking, and restaurant remakes for inspiring ways to eat well even on special occasions. Handy icons flag recipes that are quick, carb-conscious, and gluten-free, and special features show how to customize recipes to better suit your family’s flavor preferences.

Comfort food nourishes the soul as well as the body; think chicken noodle soup, pot roast, and apple pie. This enticing food isn’t just for special days—with the expertise of Better Homes and Gardens, comfort food can be enjoyed any day of the year. Included are can’t-miss classics that cover main dishes, sides, soups, snacks, baked goods, and desserts. Two bonus chapters add extra value: “Comfort Classics Made Healthy,” for those watching what they eat, and “30-Minute Meals,” for cooks short on time who still want a home-cooked meal. Helpful tips and sidebars offer advice covering essential cooking and baking basics, plus “Make It Mine” features show mix-and-match recipes, such as casseroles and mashed potatoes, that let cooks create varied, personalized dishes.

The best of fresh, seasonal cooking from Better Homes and Gardens As the farm-to-table movement grows, more people every day are choosing to cook healthier meals using fresh local foods. Better Homes and Gardens Fresh presents 300 easy and creative recipes for getting the most out of your area's seasonal produce. No matter where you live, this book shows you how to prepare simple, delicious meals using the very best fresh ingredients available to you. You'll find recipes for snacks and appetizers, breakfast, salads, soups, casseroles, main dishes, meatless meals, sides, and desserts. Plus, you'll find super-simple one-pan recipes, as well as a detailed, illustrated produce guide to help you pick the freshest and most delicious fruits and vegetables in your area. Features 300 fresh, flavorful recipes that are simple to prepare and impossible not to enjoy Illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs of prepared dishes and produce Includes a section of menus to help you craft a wide variety of complete meals From coast to coast, millions of people are discovering just how delicious and rewarding it is to cook and eat local foods. With Better Homes and Gardens Fresh Cookbook, you'll find a wealth of recipes and resources to help you eat fresh, delicious meals every day.

You''ll never run out of delicious soups and stews with this extensive, photo-filled collection of recipes This new addition to the Ultimate series features enough incredible soups and stews to try a new recipe every day of the year! It''s all here, from timeless classics like potato chowder to intriguing new flavors like minted watermelon soup. Perfect for any day and any season, these recipes cover every course, from appetizers to desserts (believe it or not!) and every season, from hearty winter comfort foods to light and chilled summer refreshers. Nearly 500 pages in length and packed with full-color photographs and hundreds of inventive recipes, The Ultimate Soups and Stews Book is a great deal at an unbeatable price. Includes 400 recipes covering every meal, every season, and virtually any occasion 250 full-color photos will keep you inspired when it''s time to fire up the stewpot Features more than 100 recipes that are perfect for fuss-free preparation in your slow cooker Packed with tips and helpful pointers, including information on ingredients, how to make your own stock, and much more 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.

"A book of slow cooker recipes, from breakfast to dessert"--

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. Plus, helpful cooking tips are peppered throughout the book, including plenty of advice on choosing and preparing the best and freshest ingredients. • 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 • Find inspirations in stunning full-color photographs throughout • 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 • Eat right with complete nutritional information for every recipe Garden Fresh Meals provides everything you need to know to make the most of homegrown produce or farmers’ market finds.

Projects and tips for every room For more than 75 years Better Homes and Gardens has been one of America''s most trusted sources for information on home decorating. Do It Yourself, a popular BHG special interest publication, puts a youthful, crafty spin on DIY decor. With refreshing ideas, clear directions, and beautiful photographs, this book will inspire DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels to spruce up their spaces—in a weekend or less. The 200+ fun, approachable home improvement projects in this book give readers achievable, stylish, and affordable ways to transform their living spaces. Projects run the gamut from quick and easy ideas that can be completed in an hour or two to more involved and time-consuming improvements, but all can be accomplished in a weekend or less. Projects cover every room of the home: kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms, and storage spaces, as well as outdoor living areas Includes both "hard" projects, such as tiling a backsplash, and "soft" projects, like embellishing a pillow or making over a piece of furniture Chapters focus on walls and floors, lighting, window treatments, decorative accents, storage, furniture, and more Concise step-by-step instructions are accompanied by full-color photos and/or illustrations For DIYers who aren''t afraid to roll up their sleeves and try something new, DIY Ideas provides all the inspiration and instruction needed to create the home of their dreams.

A 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 delights Features more than 50 beautiful color photos, including step-by-step photos to guide the novice canner through the most critical procedures Covers all the basics of equipment and ingredients and provides handy charts and go-to lists, as well as tips on produce seasonality With recipes for jams, jellies, preserves, and chutneys, as well as pickles, relishes, and veggies, this book proves that you really can can!

Foolproof recipes for tasty and fuss-free one-dish dinners Everyone loves a delicious home-cooked meal, especially those as satisfying as the recipes featured in Better Homes and Gardens One-Bowl Dinners. This globetrotting collection of flavorful recipes ranges from the exotic (such as Southeast Asian Curry) to the familiar (such as our best savory Beef Stew) to the downright comforting (Chicken and Dumplings). Within the selection are dozens of weeknight-worthy meals—from the ever-so-easy ramen noodle bowl to quick clever pasta tosses—and plenty of recipes to share with friends such as Beef Burgundy, Paella, and Jambalaya. With recipes arranged by world region, you'll find just what you're in the mood for, whether it's an Asian stir fry or an Italian spaghetti and meatball dinner. To round out the book, a chapter dedicated to main-dish salads offers a fresh spin on the one bowl meal. Features more than 160 recipes and 100 luscious full-color photos that will fire any appetite At-a-glance icons identify 30-minute meals, kid-friendly dishes, healthy recipes, and meals that are great for entertaining friends Chapters include a "Make-It-Mine" recipe, letting you customize based on you and your family's tastes, or what you have in the pantry Full nutrition information with every recipe Italian and Asian Noodle charts for quick identification For today's home cooks these delicious recipes make it easier than ever to serve bold, international flavors in a single bowl any night of the week.

Ideas and instruction for adding a porch to your home The Porch Book is inspiring and broadly instructive, showcasing the beauty and benefits of adding a porch to common home styles. A gallery of inspirational ideas includes porches designed for enhanced outdoor living, with an emphasis on those attached to decks and patios. Plenty of attention is given to structural considerations, such as bolstering framing to add a porch to a deck, adding a roof, footings and foundations, insulation and weatherproofing, and wiring and plumbing basics. From simple covered steps to grand verandas, porches are inviting, comfortable, gracious, and even genteel. They can add warmth to the coldest facade, increase energy efficiency, and offer a sweet sweep of shade outdoors. Turn to The Porch Book and flip through a section of before-and-after photos that demonstrate how front porches can radically improve the look of a home. Then, choose a construction style that complements your home and get ready to bring some added charm to your living space. Features before-and-after photos that inspire you to give your home's exterior a facelift Covers amenities that make porches more attractive, like lighting and fans, kitchen areas, decorative ceiling and wall treatments, flooring options, and much more Offers design construction topics, like using an architect, permit issues, adding entryways, and more Whether you're looking to upgrade an existing porch or build a new one from scratch, The Porch Book inspires and instructs you on everything you need to create a porch that invites you to slow down, sit back, take a big breath, and come together with family and friends.

The essential cookbook and everyday guide on what to eat when you have diabetes Diabetic Living® magazine's trustworthy resource for anyone living with diabetes gives over 200 recipes and essential advice on what to eat in order to control blood sugar, feel better, and enjoy delicious meals every day. Enjoy carb-smart recipes like Beef Fajitas, Panko-Crusted Chicken, Speedy Pizza Bites, and Layered Brownies. In addition, you'll find the information every newly diagnosed individual needs to know to eat right—from how to shop for groceries and read food labels to counting carbs—all clearly explained in the magazine's friendly, approachable style. Features include: Chapters covering breakfast, salads, soups, sandwiches, main dishes and slow-cooker suppers, desserts, snacks, and drinks More than 200 beautiful full-color photographs A complete intro chapter on controlling blood sugar, counting carbs, navigating the grocery store, stocking your pantry, and more Full nutrition information and highlighted carb counts provided for every recipe

Do it yourself 100+ paint projects Fresh ideas for your home Paint refreshes your home—in a snap and on a budget! Paint and creativity are all you need to add color and personality to any surface—fabrics, furniture, walls, and more. The experts at Do It Yourself magazine have compiled their favorite paint projects into this must-have collection. With page after page of inspiration and detailed directions, 100+ Paint Projects will have you painting like a pro in no time. Inside you'll find: More than 100 doable paint projects 22 fresh paint palettes 31 original patterns Too many tips and tricks to count With all this information in hand, you can change the look of any room and everything in it. So what are you waiting for? Grab your brushes and get your paint on!

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Expert tips to spruce up the front of any home Anyone who buys or sells a home knows that, when it comes to real estate, books are judged by their covers. Creating curb appeal is a key way to accomplish preserving and protecting the value of what is most likely to be a family's biggest single investment. Unlike most books that focus on projects to enhance a home's backyard, Quick & Easy Curb Appeal focuses on projects that help make the front of the house more attractive. Pulls together information from Better Homes and Gardens' rich library of content Projects for tackling walkways, driveways, porches, and more Ten must-dos for re-selling a home from real estate pros Part inspiration and ideas, part resource guide, and part home maintenance reference, this book arms readers with everything they need to let their home give its guests a great first impression.