Better Homes and Gardens
Author of Better Homes and Gardens Annual Recipes 2017
About the Author
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
Series
Works by Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens 501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork & Applique (1994) 588 copies, 8 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Home Repair, Maintenance & Improvement (1951) 476 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Cross-Stitcher's Big Book of Alphabets & Borders (1994) 119 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Creative Cooking Library: Meals with a Foreign Flair (1963) 117 copies, 2 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorite Hamburger and Ground Meat Recipes (1980) 114 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Complete Canning Guide: Freezing, Preserving, Drying (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2015) 72 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Creative Cooking Library: Birthdays and Family Celebrations (1963) 71 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Baking: More than 350 Recipes Plus Tips and Techniques (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2013) 57 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens I Didn't Know My Slow Cooker Could Do That: 150 Delicious, Surprising Recipes (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2015) 40 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Make-Ahead Meals: 150 Recipes to Enjoy Every Day of the Week (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2015) 39 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen Projects You Can Build (Better homes and gardens books) (1977) 31 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Dinner in a Bowl: 160 Recipes for Simple, Satisfying Meals (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (Better Homes and Gardens Crafts) (2012) 28 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Make It, Don't Buy It: 300 Recipes for Real Food Made Better (2016) 27 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Baking Step by Step: Everything You Need to Know to Start Baking Now! (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2015) 27 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Style: Fresh Ideas for Your Vintage Finds (2017) 25 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Calorie-Smart Meals: 150 Recipes for Delicious 300-, 400-, and 500-Calorie Dishes (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2015) 23 copies
Favorite American wines & how to enjoy them (Better homes and gardens books) (1960) 22 copies, 1 review
Better Homes and Gardens Fast or Slow: Delicious Meals for Slow Cookers, Pressure Cookers, or Multi Cookers (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2018) 19 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath Renovation Guide (Better Homes and Gardens Home) (2014) 18 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Cupcakes: More Than 100 Sweet and Simple Recipes for Every Occasion (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2013) 14 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Fast-Fixin' Kids' Recipes (Better homes and gardens test kitchen) (1976) 11 copies
Step-by-Step Deck Projects 11 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Gardening Made Simple: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Gardening (2011) 7 copies
ALL TIME FAVORITES (Supplement to: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS) (Copyright 2003 by Meredith Corporation) (2003) 7 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Supermarket Shortcuts: Shop Smart! 365 Recipes to Save Time and Money (Better Homes & Gardens) (2009) 7 copies
Apartment Life 6 copies
Bread Cook Book 5 copies
Christmas Cooking From the Heart 5 copies
Quilting with Precuts: 31 Fun & Easy Projects with Fat Quarters, Fat Eighths, Strips & Squares (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (2013) 5 copies
The Best Milk Recipes in America (family-favorites edition) By: Better Homes and Gardens (1999) 4 copies
American Country Christmas Unknown 4 copies
Americas Best Cross Stitch 3 copies
Better Homes And Gardens Special Interest Publications, Ultimate Italian, Special 2008 Issue (2008) 3 copies
Rug Making 3 copies
Garden Style Ideas 3 copies
Americas Best Cross Stitch 3 copies
Prego Easy Italian Recipes: Homemade Taste! It's in There/60 Family Favorites (1994) 3 copies, 1 review
Best-Ever Holiday Desserts 3 copies
Knit It! 2006 3 copies
Better Homes and Gardens veggie-full 3 copies
Floral needlepoint 2 copies
Make it modern 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Prizewinning Recipes 2006 Cookbook: Family Favorites and More (Supplement) (2005) 2 copies
Brownies and Bars 2 copies
Afghans To Knit & Crochet 2 copies
Quilt Sampler 2 copies
Mexican Cookbook 2 copies
Homemade Cookies 2 copies
Holiday Decorations You Can Make 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens 2 copies
Better Homes & GArdens Prizewinning Recipes 2008 Cookbook - Supplement to Better Homes & Gardens (2007) 2 copies
Air Fryer Collection 2 copies
Weekend Quilts 2 copies
Biggest Book of Soups and Stews 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Salad 2 copies
Appliqué 2 copies
Country Bazaar Crafts 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens sewing Book 2 copies
Sheds And Gazebos 2 copies
Two-Color Quilts 2 copies
Old-Fashioned Dolls And Toys 2 copies
New Cookbook 2 copies
50 All-Time Great Hamburger Recipes 2 copies
Cross Stitch Christmas (Better Homes and Gardens Issue 2000) 60 Festive Christmas Projects (2000) 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Decorating 2 copies
Quilt Sampler 2 copies
Heritage Cook Book the Exciting Story of Food In American Life Featuring 705 Recipes (1976) 2 copies
Scrap crafts 2 copies
Decorating Ideas 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Garden Shed 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Super Star Quilts 2014 & American Patchwork & Quilting December 2014 Magazine 2 Pack (2014) 2 copies
Better Homes And Gardens Special Interest Publications, Secrets Of Getting Organized, Special 2008 Issue (2008) 2 copies
One-pan Recipes 2 copies
Slow Cooker 2 copies
Wood Magazine 2 copies
Christmas Cookies 1999 2 copies
Better Homes & Gardens February 2019 Made With Love DIY Crafts and Treats For Your Valentines (2019) 2 copies
100 Best Cookies 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens Treasury of Christmas Ideas — Editor — 2 copies
Canning 2 copies
Better Homes & Garden, Salad Book 2 copies
Better Homes and Gardens: HOT & SPICY. Better Homes and Gardens. Special Interest Publications. Simply Perfect. (1998) 1 copy
Star Quilt Salute 1 copy
Piecing with Scraps 1 copy
Better Homes And Gardens Special Interest Publications, Holiday Baking, December 2007 Issue (2008) 1 copy
The Best of Weekend Quilts 1 copy
Scrap Quilts 1 copy
Easy Does It Quilts 1 copy
House Plants 1 copy
Gathering honey #22 031765 1 copy
Step-By-Step Herbs 1 copy
Scrap-Lovers Quilts 1 copy
Quilt-Lovers Favorites Vol 1 1 copy
Quilt-Lovers Favorites Vol 3 1 copy
Quilt-Lovers Favorites Vol 4 1 copy
Quilt-Lovers Favorites Vol 2 1 copy
Fabulous Fat-Quarter Quilts 1 copy
Complete Guide to Quilting 1 copy
Quilt-Lovers Favorites Vol 5 1 copy
Quilt-Lovers Favorites Vol 6 1 copy
Quilting Pieces of the Past 1 copy
Designers & Their Quilts 1 copy
Best of Christmas Cookies 1 copy
Quilting with Precuts 1 copy
Summertime Grillin 1 copy
Storage for Kids' Stuff 1 copy
bh&g blender cookbook 1 copy
Better Homes and Gardens Halloween (Spooky Crafts, Party Ideas, Riddles and More!) 2003 (2003) 1 copy
Dessert Cook Book 1 copy
the joy of jell-o molds 1 copy
Amid Amish life 028944 1 copy
bh&g blender cook book 1 copy
Christmas Cookies: 2007 1 copy
Scrapbooks Ect. Winter 2002 1 copy
Christmas cross-stitch 1 copy
Crocheting & knitting 1 copy
New Cookbook-Deluxe Edition 1 copy
Christmas Crafts 1 copy
Christmas Quilts & Afgans 1 copy
A1 Steak House Favorites 1 copy
1989 Christmas Crafts 1 copy
All Time Favorites 1 copy
Celebrate the Season 1 copy
Summertime Cooking 1 copy
Hometown Cooking 1 copy
Recipes for Indoor Grills 1 copy
Herbs & Spices 1 copy
Potluck Favorites 1 copy
All-Time Favorites 1 copy
Instant Pot Meals 1 copy
Cooking with Herbs & Spicees 1 copy
Christmas Cross-Stitch 1 copy
Country Bazaar Crafts 1 copy
Easy Skillet Meals 1 copy
Hearts to stitch and craft 1 copy
Chicken and Turkey 1 copy
Baking Ideas 1 copy
Create a Casserole 1 copy
Salad book 1 copy
Black Hills Views 1 copy
Best WOK Recipes 1 copy
Fondue and Tabletop Cooking 1 copy
Home Style Cooking 1 copy
Mexican 2018 1 copy
Landscaping 1 copy
Easy Stir Fry Recipes 1 copy
Cooking Clips 1 copy
delicious soups 1 copy
One-Dish Meals 1 copy
HomeMade Mixes 1 copy
New Cookbook 1 copy
Eat Healthy Loose Weight 1 copy
Patchwork and Quilting 1 copy
New Cook Book (1968) 1 copy
Blender Cookbook 1 copy
Better Homes & Gardens American Patchwork & Quilting Issue 191 December 2024 (Make the Season Merry) 1 copy
Annuals 1 copy
Best Buffets 1 copy
Casserole Cookbook 1 copy
Homemade Holidays 1 copy
Holiday Cookbook 1 copy
Jiffy Cookbook 1 copy
Lunches & Brunches 1 copy
Meat Cookbook 1 copy
Pies & Cakes 1 copy
Christmas quilts and more 1 copy
The Ultimate Cookie Book 1 copy
Better Basics favourites 1 copy
Four Seasons Gardening 1 copy
Quick & easy Christmas 1 copy
Scrapbooks etc. 1 copy
Quilt-Lovers' Favorites 1 copy
Holiday Appetizers (2000) 1 copy
Selections From Better Homes and Gardens Low-fat Meals: Delicious Reciples for Special No Nonsense Direct Customers (1994) 1 copy
Halloween Tricks & Treats Magazine 2008 from Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest 165 Spooktacular Ideas (2008) 1 copy
Interior Designor 1 copy
Better Homes and Gardens Creative Ideas - Holiday Crafts - 1985 (Circus Clown to Stitch & Stuff) (1985) 1 copy
Halloween Tricks & Treats (178 frightfully fun ideas) Better Homes and Gardens Magazine (2009) 1 copy
Creative Crockery Cooking 1 copy
Healthy Main-Dish Salads 1 copy
Easy Dinners Soups and Stews 1 copy
Quilt Shop Tour 1 copy
Fast Food November 2006 1 copy
Knit It! 2005 Spring/Summer 1 copy
Chicken : All-Time Favorites 1 copy
Better Homes and Gardens Best Comfort Food Magazine (Feed your soul easy buttermilk fried chicken, 2011 Edition) (2010) 1 copy
Holiday Baking 2010 1 copy
Christmas From the Heart 1 copy
Low-Maintenance 1 copy
Quick And Easy Skillet Meals 1 copy
A Chocolate Affair 1 copy
Winter Knitting Collection 1 copy
Eat well feel good 1 copy
Diabetic Desserts 1 copy
Building Ideas Winter 1982 1 copy
Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications Our Best Holiday Menus Fall / Winter 2003 (2003) 1 copy
Knit It! 2004 Fall/Winter 1 copy
Food gifts 1 copy
Christmas Cookies 2006 1 copy
Santa Claus, 48 new projects 1 copy
Noah's Ark #500314 1 copy
Folk-Art Quilts 1 copy
Santa. Claus collectors Issu 1 copy
Quilting how-to's 1 copy
Christmas Crafts 1 copy
Lighting: products and solutions for every room: make a stunning statement | includes resources 1 copy
Pastry, Crepes and More 1 copy
50 ways to cook fast 1 copy
Country Home; December 1984 1 copy
Hold on to Summer 1 copy
Meal in Minutes 1 copy
John Wiley and Sons 1 copy
Creative Stitchcraft - Appliique: Patchwork: Smocking: Embroidery: Tapestry: Quilting : Cross Stitch: Canvas Work (1991) 1 copy
Best-ever Home Shop Ideas (Wood Special Interest Publications, 56 Projects and Tips for setting up shop) (2009) 1 copy
Better Homes and Gardens 1 copy
Teach Yourself to Rotary-Cut 1 copy
Holiday Best 1 copy
Remodel 1 copy
Kitchen and Bath Emporium 1 copy
Best Wok Recipes 1 copy
Salad Bars around the World 1 copy
Kitchen Makeovers 1 copy
Century of Quilts 1 copy
Colour For Spring 1 copy
Better Homes and Gardens December 2012 - Holiday Recipes, Gingerbread Trees, Christmas Decor (2012) 1 copy
How to Sew For Children 1 copy
Folger's Cooking with Coffee 1 copy
Holiday Quilts 1 copy
Treasury of Needle Crafts 1 copy
Step-by-Step Perennials 1 copy
Holiday Decorations 1 copy
Crocheting, Knitting 1 copy
Easy Vegetarian Dinners 1 copy
Crafts for Kids 1 copy
The Surprsing Pockets 1 copy
Upholstery Basics & Repairs 1 copy
Making Chests & Boxes 1 copy
Cookie Bookie 1 copy
Step by Step Landscaping 1 copy
Holiday Quilts 1 copy
Scrap-Lovers’ Quilts 1 copy
Mediterranean Collection 1 copy
Meal-Prep Recipies 1 copy
Low Calorie 150 Delicious Recipes Under 300 Calories (Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Simply Publications) (2012) 1 copy
Do It Yourself, Summer 2011 1 copy
Blender CookBook 1 copy
Dessert Cook Book 1 copy
Ultimate Mexican 1 copy
Outside Your House 1 copy
Best buffets 1 copy
Snacks and refreshments 1 copy
toasteroven cookbook 1 copy
Hometown Cooking Italian! 1 copy
New Cook Book 1 copy
All Small June 2018 1 copy
flower gardening: perennials 1 copy
Collection - Box of Recipes 1 copy
Kids Rooms!! - Summer '06 1 copy
Decorating - Summer '06 1 copy
Creative Home - July '06 1 copy
Control Stress 1 copy
Better Homes and Gardens Quilt-Lovers' Favorites: Volume 10 (From American Patchwork & Quilting) 1 copy
Garden Rooms 1 copy
Landscape Solutions 1 copy
Basic Wiring 1 copy
Americare First Aid Book (Originally published as Better Homes & Gardens First Aid for Your Family) (1960) 1 copy
Meat Cook Book 1 copy
Desserts 1 copy
Favorite Houseplants 1 copy
Christmas Ornaments, a Wonderland of Bright Ideas, 101 Handcrafted Designs You'll Cherish Always 1 copy
Houseplants 1 copy
Home Improvement Book 1 copy
Quilts to Make for Kids 1 copy
Professional Sewing Tips 1 copy
Luxury house plans 1 copy
House Plants : For the Indoor Gardener : 300 Pictures of Your Favorite Foilage and Flowering Plants 1 copy
Quilt Sampler Fall 2008 1 copy
Fast Food December 2006 1 copy
Better Homes and Gardens--- Nature's Gardens. Create a Haven for Birds, butterflies---and Yourself! 1 copy
New Cookbook, 11th edition 1 copy
Ultimate Casseroles 1 copy
Secrets of Getting Organized 1 copy
Christmas From The Heart 1 copy
Easy Skillet meals 1 copy
Complete Cottage, The 1 copy
Christmas Cookies 1 copy
All-Time FAvorites Cookbook 1 copy
Heart Healthy Living 1 copy
Christmas Ornaments, O Holy Night, Inspirational Ornaments to Paint, Cross-Stitch, Crochet, and Tat 1 copy
Simply Perfect Grilling 1999 1 copy
Folk-art quilts 1 copy
Paint Decor, Fall 2000 (BHG) 1 copy
Paint Decor, 1999 (BHG) 1 copy
Quilting Ideas (BHG) 1 copy
Better Homes & Gardens, Secrets Of Getting Organized Magazine Summer 2024 Refresh And De Stress 1 copy
DECORATING 1 copy
Home Canning Cookbook 1 copy
The Best - Ever Gift 1 copy
BHG Quilts & More 1 copy
Celebrate the Season 2008 1 copy
Blender Cook Book 1 copy
Knit It! (2004) 1 copy
Creative Slow Cooker Recipes 1 copy
The Home Gardener 1 copy
Gathering the generations 1 copy
Perennial Gardening 1 copy
Soups & Stews 1 copy
day and night 1 copy
on the farm 1 copy
Associated Works
Better Homes and Gardens American Patchwork and Quilting (1985) — some editions — 365 copies, 5 reviews
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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. show less
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. show less
With a good selection of fast no fuss recipes, Better Homes and Gardens Vegetarian Cooking makes it easy to go veg. All the recipes utilize ingredients found in my local suburban grocery -- no faffing about after nutritional yeast flakes. The recipes are a combination of re-tooled (de-meated) old standards and many “adventurous” originals (enough to make this cookbook more interesting to me). Most of the dishes seem beginner friendly and the color photos are quite enticing (if I ever show more make “Squash Soup with Wheat Berries” it will be because of its accompanying photo).
In addition to marking all low-fat and no-fat dishes with a heart symbol, nutrition information is provided for every recipe and lots of tips regarding cooking techniques, ingredients, and accompaniments are scattered through this book. The index is very concise and the vegetable grilling table in the back is a nice extra.
I have made three fast low-fat recipes from this cookbook: "Confetti Barley Salad" (pg 32), "Tarragon Bean Salad" (pg 39), and "Orzo with Root Vegetables" (pg 71). Portion sizes for all three recipes were very generous and, while all tasted quite good from the start, leftovers did quite well in the fridge. It took me about a week to eat each dish and the flavors and textures of each were consistent regardless of the time elapsed -- the vegetables didn't get too squishy in the sauces and the sauces didn't become overpowering.
My favorite recipe was "Tarragon Bean Salad" -- I am not a great lover of legumes, but this was a dish I quite happily ate all week. The different textures of the beans combined with the crunch of vegetables gave the dish a nice mouth feel. The vinaigrette was very good, too, with just the right mix of sweet and sharp. I am partial to red onion so might use more (and less finely chopped) next time. That's the only change I would make -- this dish is pretty perfect and, as the book notes, "a whole lot more fun to eat than a bowl of oat bran!" show less
In addition to marking all low-fat and no-fat dishes with a heart symbol, nutrition information is provided for every recipe and lots of tips regarding cooking techniques, ingredients, and accompaniments are scattered through this book. The index is very concise and the vegetable grilling table in the back is a nice extra.
I have made three fast low-fat recipes from this cookbook: "Confetti Barley Salad" (pg 32), "Tarragon Bean Salad" (pg 39), and "Orzo with Root Vegetables" (pg 71). Portion sizes for all three recipes were very generous and, while all tasted quite good from the start, leftovers did quite well in the fridge. It took me about a week to eat each dish and the flavors and textures of each were consistent regardless of the time elapsed -- the vegetables didn't get too squishy in the sauces and the sauces didn't become overpowering.
My favorite recipe was "Tarragon Bean Salad" -- I am not a great lover of legumes, but this was a dish I quite happily ate all week. The different textures of the beans combined with the crunch of vegetables gave the dish a nice mouth feel. The vinaigrette was very good, too, with just the right mix of sweet and sharp. I am partial to red onion so might use more (and less finely chopped) next time. That's the only change I would make -- this dish is pretty perfect and, as the book notes, "a whole lot more fun to eat than a bowl of oat bran!" show less
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
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
I love old cookbooks, and this paperback cookbook from Better Homes and Gardens is one of my favorites, despite it only being from 1969. The kind of dishes you would find in recipe books from the thirties through the early seventies are probably the closest America ever came to having a unique cultural menu outside of fast food and TV diners, and the approach to meals as a form of entertaining hints at the communal society we never managed to embrace as the end of the millennium approached. show more But most of all, I love this cookbook because, like many of the older ones, it contains entire sections on MOLDS! Yes, the lost American art of suspending normally appetizing foods in a rigidly formed encasement of congealed gelatin, sometimes even referred to as salads for some unfathomable reason. The space-age cousin of the casserole, molds and salads were mainstream dinner table centerpieces in the good old days, a not-so-subtle mystery food that could contain anything from fruits or vegetables to hamburger, salmon, or tongue. You aren't a true American until you've bitten into a spoonful of meat-flavored gelatin, so grab yourself a copy of this Better Homes and Gardens cookbook and make a Better Home with Gelatin Molds!!!!! show less
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