Better Homes & Gardens Specials

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Better Homes & Gardens Specials

Ready, set, go! • There are some days when I really want to spend time cooking and others when I just want dinner right now!

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 CENTRE OF THESE FAST RECIPES. THESE MORNING MEALS PROVE FLAVOUR-PACKED DOESN’T MEAN TIME-CONSUMING. GET CRACKIN’!

5 WAYS TOAST • 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 VEGIES, 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.

PUFF PIECE • KEEP A PACKAGE OF PUFF PASTRY ON HAND, AND YOU CAN ALWAYS WHIP UP AN APPETISER TO WOW GUESTS. WHETHER YOU WANT SWEET OR SAVOURY, 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.

5 WAYS GEMS • ASSORTED TOPPINGS TURN POTATO GEMS INTO A CASUAL YET FLAVOURFUL DINNER. TO SERVE TWO, ARRANGE 2 CUPS FROZEN POTATO GEMS IN A SHALLOW BAKING PAN. BAKE 20 TO 24 MINUTES AT 220°C/200°C FAN OR UNTIL GOLDEN AND CRISP. CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE COMBOS AND TOP AS DIRECTED.

MINCING around • PLAN DINNER AROUND MINCED MEATS. BEEF, POULTRY, PORK, AND LAMB STAR IN THESE SPEEDY AND FLAVOUR-PACKED DINNERS.

5 WAYS PIZZA • DIY PIZZA NIGHTS ALWAYS MAKE DINNER SIMPLE. TO SERVE FOUR, START WITH 500G OF PURCHASED FRESH PIZZA DOUGH. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS, BELOW, FOR BAKING. USE OUR TOPPING IDEAS OR CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE WITH YOUR FAVOURITES.

GRAIN reign • MICROWAVABLE GRAINS MAKE ASSEMBLING ALL-IN-ONE MEALS A SNAP. SIMPLY ADD VEGETABLES AND A PROTEIN, THEN SAUCE IT UP FOR EXTRAORDINARY FLAVOUR. THESE BOWLS ARE EASY TO EAT AND EVEN EASIER TO CLEAN UP.

Bring the HEAT • WHEN YOU NEED BIG FLAVOUR WITH MINIMAL INGREDIENTS, TURN TO HOT CHILLIES. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE HEAT. JALAPEÑOS, SERRANOS, AND THEIR COUNTERPARTS DIAL UP DELICIOUSNESS WITH FRUITY AND SMOKY FLAVOUR NOTES.

5 WAYS MAC & CHEESE • LEVEL UP A BOX OF MAC AND CHEESE WITH THESE FAST STIR-INS. TO SERVE FOUR, START WITH TWO 205G BOXES OF MACARONI AND CHEESE 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.

south of the BORDER • RELY ON POPULAR TEX-MEX INGREDIENTS WHEN YOU NEED A FAST AND VIBRANT MEAL. TORTILLAS, CHORIZO, CHILLIES, 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...