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Copycat Recipes That Are Better Than the Originals

Yep, it happened—we found copycat recipes that beat the real deal.

October 2019 Better Homes & Gardens Recipes

If you're ready to embrace the flavors of fall, you've gotta get cooking from our October 2019 issue of Better Homes & Gardens®! Apples abound in sweet and savory recipes. Our tailgating eats score big. And our pan-searing technique for meats, seafood, and veggies produce recipes with caramelized crusts and juicy, flavorful interiors that you'll want to savor all season. Good luck choosing the first recipe to cook.

How to Freeze Bananas for Smoothies, Banana Bread, and More

Before your bananas turn brown, let our instructions help you save them for up to a year.

How to Freeze Cakes So You've Always Got a Dessert on Deck

Freezing cakes for later can be a great way to get a head start on dessert. Follow our directions on how to freeze layer cakes and sheet cakes so you can always have a delicious dessert at the ready.

Everything You Need to Know About Cooking with Turmeric

If you've heard the buzz about turmeric but haven’t added it to your spice cabinet yet, we're here to walk you through the basics of buying, storing, and prepping this colorful root. You'll definitely want to add it to your grocery list once you learn all the ways you can cook with it.

7 Healthy Snack Ideas to Keep Blood Sugar in Check

Prevent the roller-coaster ride of a blood sugar spike and then crash with these easy, nutritious snack ideas.

We Finally Know the Best Way to Crack an Egg

We got the answer straight from our Test Kitchen, and there’s definitely one method you should be using.

September 2019 Better Homes & Gardens Recipes

Get ready to cook (and eat) like a food pro! Our September 2019 issue of Better Homes & Gardens® is full of recipes straight from cookbook authors, food columnists, and culinary podcast hosts. Each recipe showcases their cooking style for you to try at home or adapt to your whims. Schedule your next dinner party now, these recipes are too good not to share.

How to Clean a Grill—Charcoal or Gas—for Your Freshest Barbecue Fare

Nik Sharma Shares His Favorite Turmeric Recipes

Mark Bittman's Fast and Vegan Takes on Classic Recipes

Julia Turshen's Top Tips for Throwing the Ultimate Party

Smoked Recipes to Take Your Backyard Cookouts Up a Level

With the right tools on hand (psst: You don't necessarily need a smoker for these recipes, just a grill), you can smoke just about anything, not just meat. While we’ve included our favorite smoked meats—like smoked turkey, chicken, and ribs—we have less-traditional smoked food ideas for you, too. By the end of the summer, you’ll have smoked mac and cheese, smoked cocktails, and smoked peaches added to your cookout menus.