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Better Homes and Gardens

Author of Better Homes and Gardens Annual Recipes 2017

2,270+ Works 50,160 Members 310 Reviews 3 Favorited

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Better Homes & Gardens Magazine Better Homes and Gardens is a home and family magazine for people who want to make those things the focal points of their lives. It provides the readers with information to make more informed decisions and covers subjects such as education, parenting, travel, show more gardening, health, cars, money-management and home entertainment. The magazine also includes recipes and home improvement topics from decorating to do-it-yourself projects. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Works by Better Homes and Gardens

Better Homes and Gardens Annual Recipes 2017 (2017) 3,498 copies, 37 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book (1981) 639 copies, 4 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cook Book (1979) 608 copies, 3 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens New Garden Book (1968) 522 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Making a Home (2001) 334 copies, 3 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Sewing Book (1961) 317 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Cooking For Two (1968) 262 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Patchwork & Quilting (1977) 261 copies, 3 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Meat Cook Book (1977) 234 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Hip Knits (2004) 230 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Barbecue Book (1965) 210 copies, 3 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Junior Cook Book (1972) 179 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Eat & Stay Slim (1968) 172 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Salad Book (1958) 167 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Cookies and Candies (1971) 162 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Needlepoint (1978) 161 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Crockery Cookbook (1978) 160 copies, 4 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Cook Book (1959) 156 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Cottage Style (1998) 140 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Blender Cook Book (1971) 137 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorite Pies (1978) — Author — 136 copies
Better Homes and Gardens: Our Best Recipes (2003) 130 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Clutter Cutters (2004) 122 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Knitting Year Round (2003) 113 copies, 3 reviews
Quilt-Lovers' Favorites Volume 02 (2002) 111 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Jiffy Cooking (1967) 109 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Baby Book (1943) 108 copies, 1 review
Quilt-Lovers' Favorites Volume 03 (2003) 107 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Garden Book (1954) 107 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Italian Cook Book (1979) 93 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Flower Arranging (1966) 90 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens 505 Quilt Blocks (2003) 88 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Cooking Chinese (1983) 77 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book (1941) 74 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens You Can Can (2010) 71 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Romantic Crochet (1991) 70 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Two-Color Quilts (2004) 68 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Bread Cook Book (1963) 68 copies, 1 review
Handmade Treasures (1995) 68 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Collector's Style (2002) 67 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Stir-Fry Recipes (1985) 64 copies, 1 review
The Season for Stitching (1998) 51 copies
Whirlpool Micro Menus Cookbook (1977) 50 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Style on a Budget (2002) 48 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Collections (2002) 47 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Quilt Pink (2008) 47 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Color Solutions (2001) 44 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Herbs (2002) 40 copies, 1 review
Food for health & healing (1999) 40 copies
My Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book (1930) 40 copies, 2 reviews
Heartfelt Holidays (1999) 38 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Easy Beading (2004) 37 copies, 2 reviews
Share the Joy (1997) 36 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Additions (1997) 33 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Everyday Comforts (2002) 32 copies, 1 review
Celebrations in Stitches (2001) 30 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Dieting for One (1984) 29 copies, 1 review
Timeless Treasures (2000) 29 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Easy Microwave Meals (1988) — Author — 26 copies
Quilt-Lovers' Favorites Volume 11 (2011) 25 copies, 1 review
Celebrate the Season 2003 (2003) 22 copies
Handmade Heirlooms (2002) 22 copies
Christmas from the Heart Volume 09 2000 (2000) 21 copies, 1 review
Celebrate the Season 1999 (1999) 19 copies
Cross Stitch Christmas (1996) 16 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Porch & Deck (2002) 16 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Budget Meals (2009) 15 copies, 1 review
Celebrate the Season 2009 (2009) 15 copies
Celebrate the Season 2006 (2006) 14 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Dinners (2014) 14 copies, 1 review
Needlework Treasures (2003) 13 copies
Bh Fast Fixin Chicken (1986) 13 copies
Celebrate the Season 1998 (1998) 13 copies
Celebrate the Season 2011 (2011) 12 copies
Celebrate the Season 2010 (2010) 11 copies
Summertime Grilling (1996) 11 copies
A Christmas to Remember (2004) 9 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Makeovers (2013) 9 copies, 1 review
Celebrate the Season 2001 (2001) 8 copies
Holiday Memories (2005) 8 copies
Celebrate the Season 2002 (2002) 7 copies
Celebrate the Season 2013 (2013) 7 copies
Celebrate the Season 2012 (2012) 7 copies
Apartment Life 6 copies
Celebrate the Season 2014 (2014) 6 copies
Fast-fixin' kids' recipes (1988) 6 copies
Knit It! 2002 (2002) 6 copies
Knit It! 2004 (2004) 6 copies
Pruning and Planting (1999) 5 copies
1991 Traditional Home (1991) 5 copies
Bread Cook Book 5 copies
Annual Recipes 2018 (2018) 4 copies
Tokens of Affection (1988) 4 copies
Knit It! 2006 3 copies
Rug Making 3 copies
Baking (2023) 3 copies
Shade Gardening Made Easy (2015) 3 copies
Nutrition for Your Family (1961) 2 copies
Make it modern 2 copies
Weekend Quilts 2 copies
Can It! Freeze It! (2019) 2 copies
Hometown Favorites (2017) 2 copies
Set Your Table with Style (1989) 2 copies
AppliquƩ 2 copies
Quilt Sampler 2 copies
New Cookbook 2 copies
Annual Recipes 2019 (2019) 2 copies
Slow Cooker 2 copies
One-pan Recipes 2 copies
Celebrate the Season 2014 (2021) 2 copies
Perfect Pasta (1989) 2 copies
Shortcut main dishes (1986) 2 copies
Canning 2 copies
Your Baby's First Steps (1987) 2 copies
Dinner on the Double (1996) 2 copies
Scrap crafts 2 copies
Wood Magazine 2 copies
Quilt Sampler 2 copies
Slimmers delights (1989) 2 copies
Celebrate the Season 2019 (2019) 2 copies
Your Baby Comes Home (1987) 2 copies
Tailoring suits and coats 2 copies, 1 review
Your Baby Grows Up (1987) 2 copies
Knit It! 2005 Fall/Winter (2005) 2 copies
Your Baby: Healthy Eating (1988) 2 copies
Remodel 1 copy
Pies & Cakes 1 copy
Best Buffets 1 copy
Annuals 1 copy
Christmas Ideas 1 copy, 1 review
Crafts Showcase 1 copy, 1 review
New Home Decorating (1981) 1 copy
Scrapbooks Etc. BABY 1 copy, 1 review
Backyard Retreats (2022) 1 copy
Holiday Best 1 copy
Microwave Plus (1983) 1 copy
Sheds and Gazebos 1 copy, 1 review
Best buffets 1 copy
America's Gardens (1964) 1 copy
Bars & Brownies (2006) 1 copy
Christmas Cookies 2016 (2016) 1 copy
Quick Soups (2001) 1 copy
Houseplants 1 copy
Sewing Book (1961) 1 copy
Chicken (Volume 1) (2000) 1 copy
Desserts 1 copy
Basic Wiring 1 copy
Garden Rooms 1 copy
DECORATING 1 copy
on the farm 1 copy
Fall Baking 2015 (2016) 1 copy
Scrap Quilts 1 copy
House Plants 1 copy
Diabetic living 1 copy, 1 review
Landscaping 1 copy
Mexican 2018 1 copy
New Cookbook 1 copy
Salad book 1 copy
Baking Ideas 1 copy
Food gifts 1 copy
1983 RECIPE YEARBOOK (1983) 1 copy
Holiday Recipes (2011) 1 copy
QUILT SAMPLER 2002 (2002) 1 copy

Associated Works

Better Homes and Gardens American Patchwork and Quilting (1985) — some editions — 363 copies, 5 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Crocheting & Knitting (1977) — some editions — 361 copies
Early Scenes in Church History (1882) — Contributor — 3 copies

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Birthdate
1922
Gender
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Places of residence
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Map Location
USA

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Reviews

409 reviews
There was a time not too long ago, during the Kitchen Revolution of the fifties and sixties, in which casseroles were viewed differently than they are today. While today children whimper and grown men cringe at the mere thought of a modern household sitting down to a casserole dinner, families of that more enlightened age celebrated the casserole as a modern culinary innovation on par with sliced bread and s'mores!

Back then, in those innocent times, the casserole was seen as both economical show more and festive. For the housewife, the casserole was a miracle dish of time management and efficiency. Instead of slaving over several dishes for extended periods of time, the modern housewife could simply combine all of the mandatory food groups into one big dish and leave it in the oven for an hour or so, freeing up her valuable time to tackle other household chores.

For the family sitting down to an evening meal, the casserole was both decorative and entertaining. The colorful patterns that the baked cornucopia of mealtime starches and proteins created were much more festive and cheerful then fresh cut flowers or fancy centerpieces; with a casserole, your meal is the centerpiece! And what could be more fun than a mystery meal in a creamy sauce or flaky crust? Is it ham or beef? Are those peas? Casseroles are a filling and nourishing meal that will have the whole family guessing long after the dishes have been loaded into the time-saving automatic dish washing machine. This hide-and-seek game with the dinner's ingredients can also take the edge off of other mealtime chores. No more tedious arguments trying to make young Johnny eat his vegetables; he won't even know where to begin looking for them!

Yes sir, those were the days, when combining an entire meal in one big mixing bowl while the electric oven preheats was one of the highest culinary art forms a devoted wife and mother could achieve!

No one new this better than Better Homes and Gardens. This is why their collection of all-time favorite recipes is an endless repository for the wisdom of the one-dish dinner. The pages of this precious volume are simply overflowing with, as the cover says, mouth-watering casseroles '...for a quick meal or a gala celebration.'

Who could resist a Pork Chop-Fried Rice Casserole, or a healthy serving of Sweet-Sour Kraut and Chops? Spice up boring hot dogs in a Savory Frank-Noodle Bake! Dig into a Turkey Souffle! If you are entertaining at a large gathering, why not wow them with a mess of Sausage Au Gratin, or a round of Toad in the Hole? And who could resist asking for seconds of Caraway-Sour Cream Cabbage?

Just think of the Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorite Casserole Recipes book as a time machine of taste, destination: the land that cooking forgot! Your appetite will thank you for making the journey!
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As I prepare to purchase a new BH&G cookbook, I write this small obit for my old one. It had around forty years of life. It is torn, the spine has separated and fallen apart, some pages are stuck together, others are smeared and smudged, and there are sticky notes on hundreds of pages. But it was a good cookbook. It was the best.

Because of Betty (and Joy of Cooking), there was no recipe that could challenge me. Following instructions is easy, but Betty showed me how to cook. She taught me show more when I could substitute ingredients and when I couldn't. Betty taught me how to do nearly all the cooking techniques without a hitch until I could intuit when they should be used for different ingredients. Sure, there are new ones now, but really, is there anything better than her old-fashioned chicken fried in good old Crisco? I'll never stop making that coleslaw recipe. Thanksgivings wouldn't be the same without her. However, I've never made a gelatin mold and that probably won't change.

Goodbye old Betty. Hello new Betty.
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An effing classic. If you want your mom's or grandmother's cooking, find their book and don't let your sibling's grubby paws touch it. It'll never see the light of day again otherwise.

Besides being a valuable source of great recipes, it doubles as a sacred repository, precariously holding betwixt its leaves innumerable slips of news clippings which are the key to multiple generations worth of nostalgic BS and simultaneously serves as the secret in passing along core memories to your own show more younger family. This is gold and you'd be the fool to lose it. show less
Blurb lies - any implementation would involve plenty of purchases or at least painting the walls and buying some throw pillows or quilts or curtains. I did not care for the rooms, either. Too busy, too silly with accent pieces. What I'm looking for is how to bring color, but not clutter, to our rented unit (where of course we cannot paint and won't make investment purchases). The text captions to the photos do have some helpful ideas for some readers looking for moderate levels of investment show more & commitment. show less

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Reviews
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ISBNs
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