Better Homes and Gardens January 2013 Recipes

Start the new year with fun spins on breakfast for dinner and quick, healthy meal ideas that make eating right a delicious endeavor.


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Pork and Hot Pepper Hash

City brunch meets country breakfast in this tasty meat-and-potatoes pleaser. Ground pork gets livened up with cilantro, chiles, lime, and garlic. Add golden potatoes and a few sunny-side-up eggs for a zippy skillet meal that's perfect for breakfast or dinner.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Stand: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Sweet Potato Biscuit Sandwiches with Ham and Redeye Gravy

Redeye gravy, a Southern specialty that's made with coffee, gives this tasty breakfast sandwich recipe a bold flavor that complements the flaky, slighty sweet biscuits. The recipe makes extra biscuits, so be sure to freeze the leftovers for another day.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 12 mins 450°
Cook: 15 mins
Greek Yogurt and Cornflakes Tart

This impressive tart is perfect for company and can be topped with whatever fruit is in season. In winter, use orange slices and marmalade; it would be just as delicious in the spring or summer with a handful of berries and strawberry preserves.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 35 mins to
Chill: 4 hrs to 24 hrs
Bake: 8 mins 375°
Roasted BLT Salad

Love BLTs and looking to eat healthy? Say hello to our budget-friendly twist on the classic sandwich featuring quick-roasted crunchy greens and roasted cherry tomatoes.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Bake: 15 mins 400°
French-Toasted Sausage and Pear "Hot Dogs"

Fill Hawaiian-style hot dog buns with smoky chicken sausage and melty provolone before giving them the sweet French toast treatment for a unique breakfast sandwich that's sure to surprise and delight.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 6 mins per batch
See How to Make French-Toasted Sausage and Pear "Hot Dogs"

Watch how simple it is to make these unique breakfast sandwiches.

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives

Get the kids to eat their veggies by sneaking mild-flavor spaghetti squash into a tasty pasta dinner that's healthy, quick, and loaded with flavor.

Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 6 cups
Start to Finish: 40 mins
Orange Ricotta Pancakes

There's so much to love about our fluffy citrus pancake recipe: The bright orange flavor. The simple homemade raspberry syrup. And the fact that you can make a batch ahead to freeze for delicious brunching anytime.

Makes: 5 servings
Yield: 10 to 12 pancakes
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 3 mins per batch
See How to Make Orange Ricotta Pancakes

Flip up a stack of tasty pancakes with the help of our simple step-by-step video.

Eggs and Greens Breakfast Pizza

Sweet Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese complement a sunny-side-up egg and peppery arugula in this easy breakfast pizza. For an extra kick of heat, try it with spicy sausage and a sprinkle of hot sauce.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 16 mins 400 degrees F/450 degrees F
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Red Pepper Pesto

The secret to the bold, smoky flavor in our easy pork tenderloin recipe? Smoked paprika, which is different from regular paprika. And be sure to slice your garlic so it gets nice and toasty when baked with the pork.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Roast: 25 mins to 30 mins 425°
Cook: 8 mins to 10 mins
Quinoa-Pumpkin Seed Granola

Protein-rich quinoa isn't just for dinner. We paired the nutritious ancient grain with pumpkin seeds, dried fruits, and honey to make a simple granola. Serve it for breakfast with baked apples and a splash of milk. Yum!

Makes: 13 servings
Yield: 3 1/4 cups
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°
Steak with Fennel and Beans

Steak and beans get a makeover thanks to bold layers of flavor from fennel and balsamic vinegar. This dish is budget-friendly because it uses beef shoulder petite tenders, a juicy cut that is relatively new to the marketplace.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 36 mins to 40 mins
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