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Fast and Fresh Spinach Side Dish Recipes

To make the cut, each of the fabulous spinach recipes here had to be fast (30 minutes prep time max!) and healthful (220 calories or less). Check out all the winners we came up with after sorting through hundreds of spinach recipes in our files.

17 Paleo Snacks You'll Look Forward to All Day

These easy Paleo snack recipes will give you a boost of energy and chase away hunger whenever you need a pick-me-up. We’re not just talking about a handful of plain almonds, either (though that is a good choice). Each one of these Paleo snack ideas is crave-worthy enough to have you counting down to snack time.

The Best Wine Pairings for Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Candy

Wait! Don’t open the conversation hearts until you have a glass of our recommended wine in hand. After all, Valentine’s Day is all about perfect pairings.

March 2019 Better Homes & Gardens Recipes

Welcome world flavors to your dinner table in familiar ways, such as soups and chicken skillets, with our fast and fresh weeknight meals. If you don’t already love mushrooms, prepare to. We’re predicting 2019 to be the year of mushrooms and our recipes for Portobello Pot Roast, porcini biscuits, and more will have you craving every type of mushroom out there. Start devouring these recipes from the March 2019 issue of Better Homes & Gardens® magazine now.

Kefir Basics and Health Benefits

Fermented foods are all the rage and kefir is one of those foods. Learn about what kefir is and three reasons you should add it to your shopping list this week.

Vegan Dinner Recipes That Are Truly Delicious

Get ready to give your vegan dinner recipes a major upgrade. This ultimate cache—including vegan pasta recipes and vegan soup recipes—covers our best vegan dinner recipes to date. No same-old, same-old here! This varied selection brings fresh ideas and unexpected flavors at every turn.

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Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners

Sheet pan recipes can be the superheroes of nutritious meals. It's easy to make a protein-filled, lower-cal dinner in less than an hour and the clean-up is a snap (especially if you line your pan with foil). With our assortment of sheet pan dinners and breakfast-for-dinner ideas, you are guaranteed to discover a balanced dinner recipe for your healthy lifestyle.

12 Paleo Instant Pot Recipes You Can Make in a Flash

These Paleo Instant Pot recipes deliver side dishes, entrées, and snacks that are speedy enough to fit into any time-crunched schedule while sticking to the guidelines of the Paleo diet. We’ve got Paleo chicken, beef stew, salad, and more recipes—all for your Instant Pot or other pressure cooker. We know there are thousands of Paleo recipes out there, but if you're looking specifically for Paleo recipes to make in your Instant Pot, here's your starting point.

Our Best High-Protein Vegan Recipes

Vegans, stop worrying about consuming enough protein while avoiding animal products. We took care of it for you. Our favorite high-protein vegan recipes (each with 12 or more grams of protein) offer creative approaches with lentils, tofu, nut butter, and beans to create versatile vegan meals.

14 Fast & Healthy Whole Grain Side Dishes

Add a healthy side dish to dinner tonight with these tasty whole grain recipes. Each one comes together fast (about 30 minutes or less), so there's more time to savor your healthy meal. If you’ve wanted to try cooking with quinoa, bulgur, farro, or other whole grains, these recipes are a great way to start.

How to Cook Steak in a Skillet

When it comes to cooking steak in a skillet, all you need are the four Ss—stove, skillet, steak, seasoning. And honestly, you could omit the S for seasoning if your steak is flavorful enough. Here’s our best process for how to cook steak in a skillet.

February 2019 Better Homes & Gardens Recipes

Kick off the month with hot, rich dip recipes sure to score at any game-day gathering. Then celebrate the day dedicated to romance with fruit-filled Valentine-theme hand pies or a sprinkle-adorned almond cake by author and blogger Molly Yeh. You’ll also fall in love with meat so tender it melts in your mouth. (Braising is the key.) On weeknights, turn to our speedy meals using healthy ingredients. Try all these recipes from the February 2019 issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine.

The year 2018 has come and gone, but it was a great one for gorgeous food and trendy ingredients. Here are our top 10 most pinned food ideas from the year that was.

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Portobello Pot Roast

Meaty portobellos stand in for beef in this vegetarian portobello pot roast that's as rich as the classic but cooks in a fraction of the time.

Manchego-Stuffed Mushrooms

Spanish tapas favorites--briny olives, ham, and nutty Manchego cheese--fill button mushrooms for an addictive one-bite appetizer recipe.

Roasted Mushroom-Goat Cheese Tart

Roasting flowerlike clusters of maitake mushrooms (also known as hen of the woods) in a hot oven browns and crisps their frilly edges so they look especially artful on this savory tart. A creamy filling of goat cheese, crème fraîche, and lemon balances some of the mushroom's richness.

Skillet Chicken and Green Beans with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

This skillet dinner packs a double-dose of protein thanks to the obvious chicken thighs and the not-as-obvious tahini paste. Tahini is made from sesame seeds, and in that concentrated form you get more protein.

Lime-Coconut Shrimp & Rice

If you can't find black rice for this seafood dish, brown rice will work, but you'll miss out on the additional fiber and antioxidants found in black rice.

"Cream" of Mushroom Soup

A homemade cream of mushroom soup makes a silky side dish perfect for cold nights. Nope, there's no actual cream here, just pureed veggies and nuts that lend creamy texture.

Sauteed Mushroom Medley

The secret to sautéing mushrooms: Start with a dry skillet then brown (without stirring) to build deep flavor before adding butter, oil, or other flavoring. Here, bourbon and sage help deliver a smoky finish.

Mushroom Salad with Soy Vinaigrette

We¿ve paired two of our favorite mushrooms--tender cremini and slightly crunchy enoki--with watercress and radishes for a combo that¿s a little woodsy, a little spicy, and a whole lot of yummy texture.

Porcini Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy

Sneak dried ground porcini into the biscuit mix to add concentrated mushroom flavor without sacrificing tender, fluffy texture. An assortment of fresh mushrooms also stars in a gravy that's creamy but less heavy than a traditional sausage version.

Mint Matcha Milk Shake

This mint-chip milkshake recipe is great all year, but come St. Patrick's Day time, we definitely break out our shamrock cookie cutter to make that cute garnish on top.

Mushroom Miso Soup

Miso, the salty (and yes, a little funky) fermented soybean paste, is the secret to an umami-rich broth that is light but deeply layered with flavor. Thinly sliced button mushrooms are a natural fit for this 20-minute soup: They add more umami and soften but keep their bite during a quick simmer.

Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

Aleppo pepper is a dried ground chile that looks like crushed red pepper but has undertones of cumin and fruit, plus less heat. If you like a mild kick, sprinkle it on almost anything: eggs, roasted veggies, even peanut butter toast.

Butternut Coconut Rice with Thai Seasoned Chicken

Tired of cauliflower rice? This Thai-inspired recipe features yummy butternut squash rice! Serve this Paleo chicken recipe whenever you're craving a tasty, healthy dinner.

Greek Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner

This Paleo chicken recipe cooks right alongside your dinner sides, too. Roast chicken, cauliflower, sweet peppers, and cherry tomatoes all on the same sheet pan for a super-delish dinner with minimal clean-up.

Paleo Chicken Meatball Noodle Bowl

Yes, a noodle bowl can be Paleo! Just use veggie noodles (in this case, spiralized parsnips) in place of non-Paleo pasta.

Paleo Chicken and Avocado Lettuce Wraps

This Paleo chicken recipe makes a delicious, nutritious lunchtime treat. A few simple swaps, like cashew cream for sour cream and romaine lettuce for tortillas, keeps this easy recipe Paleo.

Mexican Nachos

This nacho recipe is easily customized; you can start with store-bought ingredients, or make your own chips, refried beans, and toppers. No matter how you make them, you'll want these loaded nachos on hand for all your future parties.

Tres Leches Hot Chocolate

Fat-free milk, unsweetened coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk all make this hot chocolate recipe extra rich and delicious. For a truly impressive mug, top with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Homemade Tres Leches Cake

This gorgeous tres leches cake is made completely from scratch. It's moist, decadent, and delicious, and it's the perfect centerpiece for any celebration that calls for cake.

Tres Leches Bread Pudding

Take tres leches cake in a new direction by making this decadent bread pudding recipe. To get the flavor of tres leches into bread pudding, bake the bread cubes in a mix of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and regular milk.

Fried Tortilla Chips

Want to take your homemade salsa or that bowl of guacamole to the next level? Make your own fried tortilla chips just by frying tortilla wedges in oil. Then start dipping!

Chicken-Stuffed Hatch Chiles

We can't say enough good things about these delicious chicken-stuffed chiles! They're served in a yummy cilantro cream sauce, which makes every bite seem more indulgent.

Chorizo-Stuffed Poblanos

Turn poblano peppers into a hearty Mexican meal by stuffing them with spicy chorizo sausage. Don't worry about being overloaded on spice thoughthough poblano peppers are slightly spicy, they're mostly mild.

Baked Jalapeno Poppers

No need to wait until your next trip to a restaurant to enjoy this cheesy, spicy appetizer. Make your own jalapeno poppers at home by baking the peppers with cream cheese and queso fresco filling.

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