Every recipe is ready in 30 minutes or less and with a few pantry staples uses just 5 ingredients! These recipes prove easy and simple can be delicious.
Better Homes and Gardens - Special Issues
Test Kitchen Secrets • THE BETTER HOMES & GARDENS© TEST KITCHEN INCLUDES RECIPE DEVELOPERS, TESTERS, AND STYLISTS WITH A COMBINED 117 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. LEARN THEIR EXPERT TIPS AND TRICKS TO GET RECIPES READY IN AS FEW MINUTES AS POSSIBLE.
Kitchen Essentials • TO MAKE THE RECIPES IN THIS BOOK, WE DIDN’T COUNT THESE PANTRY STAPLES TOWARD OUR FIVE-INGREDIENT LIMIT, SINCE YOU LIKELY ALREADY HAVE THEM IN YOUR KITCHEN. BUT IF NOT, IT’S TIME TO STOCK UP.
DIY Bonus Recipes • PURCHASING PREMADE PRODUCTS, SUCH AS VINAIGRETTES AND SAUCES, IS A SMART WAY TO KEEP PREP TIME DOWN, BUT FROM-SCRATCH JUST TASTES BETTER. WHIP UP THESE RECIPES AND KEEP ON HAND WHEN NEEDED AT A MOMENT’S NOTICE.
Eggs in a Flash • QUICK-COOKING EGGS ARE AT THE CENTER OF THESE FAST RECIPES. THESE MORNING MEALS PROVE FLAVOR-PACKED DOESN’T MEAN TIME-CONSUMING. GET CRACKIN’!
Toast 5 Ways • TAKE TOAST BEYOND BREAKFAST WITH THESE TASTY TOPPING IDEAS, OR SPREAD AND SPRINKLE WITH WHAT YOU HAVE ON HAND.
Fast & Fresh Salads • WHEN YOU NEED A MEAL IN NO TIME, TURN TO FRESH SALAD GREENS. LOAD ASSORTED GREENS WITH QUICK PROTEINS, NUTRITIOUS VEGGIES, AND BRIGHT VINAIGRETTES AND DRESSINGS FOR COMPLETE MEALS.
Quick Chick • A FEW PANTRY STAPLES JAZZ UP FAST-COOKING BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS, THIGHS, AND TENDERS. YOU’LL NEVER THINK OF CHICKEN AS BORING AGAIN.
Easy Apps • KEEP A PACKAGE OF PUFF PASTRYON HAND, AND YOU CAN ALWAYS WHIP UP AN APPETIZER TO WOW GUESTS. WHETHER YOU WANT SWEET OR SAVORY, THERE’S A RECIPE HERE TO PLEASE EVERYONE.
Speedy Seafood • CREATE RESTAURANT-LEVEL MEALS AT HOME WHEN SEAFOOD IS THE STAR OF THE PLATE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A CHEF, EITHER. SEAFOOD IS SO QUICK AND SIMPLE TO PREPARE THAT EVEN NOVICE COOKS WILL HAVE SUCCESS.
Tots 5 Ways • ASSORTED TOPPERS TURN POTATO TOTS INTO A CASUAL YET FLAVORFUL DINNER. TO SERVE TWO, ARRANGE 2 CUPS FROZEN POTATO TOTS IN A SHALLOW BAKING PAN. BAKE 20 TO 24 MINUTES AT 425°F OR UNTIL GOLDEN AND CRISP. CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE COMBOS AND TOP AS DIRECTED.
Pound of Ground • PLAN DINNER AROUND GROUND MEATS. BEEF, POULTRY, PORK, AND LAMB STAR IN THESE SPEEDY AND FLAVOR-PACKED DINNERS.
Pizza 5 Ways • DIY PIZZA NIGHTS ALWAYS MAKE DINNER SIMPLE. TO SERVE FOUR, START WITH A POUND OF PURCHASED FRESH PIZZA DOUGH. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS, BELOW, FOR BAKING. USE OUR TOPPING IDEAS OR CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE WITH YOUR FAVORITES.
Grain Reign • MICROWAVABLE GRAINS MAKE ASSEMBLING ALL-IN-ONE MEALS A SNAP. SIMPLY ADD VEGETABLES AND A PROTEIN, THEN SAUCE IT UP FOR EXTRAORDINARY FLAVOR. THESE BOWLS ARE EASY TO EAT AND EVEN EASIER TO CLEAN UP.
Bring the Heat • WHEN YOU NEED BIGFLAVOR WITH MINIMAL INGREDIENTS, TURN TO HOT PEPPERS. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE HEAT. JALAPEÑOS, SERRANOS, AND THEIR COUNTERPARTS DIAL UP DELICIOUSNESS WITH FRUITY AND SMOKY FLAVOR NOTES.
Mac & Cheese 5 Ways • LEVEL UP A BOX OF MAC AND CHEESE WITH THESE FAST STIR-INS. TO SERVE FOUR, START WITH ONE 14-OZ. PACKAGE DELUXE MACARONI AND CHEESE (WITH CHEESE SAUCE PACKET) AND PREPARE ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS.
Meat-Free Meals • PLANT-BASED PROTEINS ARE HASSLE-FREE AND EASY TO PREP. YOU WON’T MISS THE MEAT WITH THESE VEGETARIAN RECIPES.
Tex-Mex Pantry • RELY ON POPULAR TEX-MEX INGREDIENTS WHEN YOU NEED A FAST AND VIBRANT MEAL. TORTILLAS, CHORIZO, CHILE PEPPERS, AND MORE AMP UP DINNER TONIGHT.
Under Pressure • PRESSED FOR TIME? TURN TO YOUR TRUSTY PRESSURE COOKER AND THESE ALL-IN-ONE MEALS.
Simple Sides • SIDES CAN STILL STEAL THE SHOW, BUT THEY SHOULDN’T BE MORE WORK THAN THE MAIN FEATURE. TURN TO THESE...