Better Homes & Gardens August 2011 Recipes

Check out our newest recipes from Better Homes and Gardens magazine: easy dinners, tomato recipes, kid-friendly dishes inspired by the White House Kitchen Garden, and more!
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Grilled Texas Steak Sandwiches with Dilled Horseradish Sauce

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This hearty summer dinner comes together in just 20 minutes. Fresh dill adds brightness to the zippy horseradish spread.

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Roasted Tomato Bread Toss

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Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in tomatoes and releases their flavorful juices. Toss roasted tomatoes, olives, and torn bread with oil and vinegar, and they're ready to serve.

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Green Onion Chicken and Melted Tomatoes

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Slow, low-temp baking intensifies the flavor of tomatoes; use this method to rescue tomatoes that come off the vine a little under- or overripe. Serve with juicy grilled chicken that¿s flavored simply with salt, pepper, olive oil, and green onions.

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Quick Paprika Steaks with Tomato Gravy

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A little flour whisked into chopped tomatoes creates a thick, rich sauce with a short cooking time, which helps the tomatoes retain fresh flavor. Spoon it over cheese-topped steaks.

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Tuna Salad with Wonton Crisps

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Drizzle napa cabbage, seared tuna, and cucumber with a sweet-sour lime dressing. Crispy wonton strips add crunch.

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Chicken & Vegetable Spaghetti

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In this quick-toss pasta dish, spaghetti combines with sauteed broccolini and onions, cherry tomatoes, and chicken.

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Pork Steaks with Plum Salsa

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Jalapeno peppers, ginger, and honey flavor the bold plum salsa that tops these succulent pork steaks.

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Corn & Bean Fritters with Tomatoes

These crispy little cakes are bursting with summer-fresh produce. Southern-style corn bread mix helps the fritters stay together during frying.

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Fat-Free Watermelon Sherbet

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This icy, delicious dessert takes just four ingredients -- watermelon, sugar, gelatin, and cranberry juice -- and costs 27 cents per serving to make.

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Savory Double-Walnut Scones

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Toasted walnuts, Gruyere cheese, and thyme flavor these golden, flaky scones.

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Cheesecake-Stuffed Peaches

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Dip peach halves in melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, top with cheesecake filling, and bake for a summer spin on a classic dessert.

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Spinach Salad Wraps

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These lunch wraps capture the essence of bacon-topped spinach salad, right down to the distinctive dressing.

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Indispensable Green Bean Salad

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This versatile salad can be served crisper-cold or warm from the saute pan. Sweet onions, peaches, and rosemary make a serendipitous mix.

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Sweet Honey White Sangria

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Brandy, orange liqueur, and honey mingle with sparkling wine, citrus, and nectarines to create a crisp and bubbly summer punch.

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Fish Tacos with Melon Salsa

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Lightly spiced fish tacos are topped with a mild salsa starring fresh melon, cucumber, sweet pepper, corn, red onions, and cilantro.

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Garden Spaghetti

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You can serve this whole wheat pasta toss of broccoli, corn, carrots, tomatoes, and herbs hot or cold.

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I Made It Myself Pizza

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Let kids build pizzas to their liking with different sauces and toppers. See our recipe for fun combos.

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Mini Turkey Meatballs

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Applesauce makes these healthy, veggie-filled meatballs extra moist. Make them with sweet potatoes or carrots and ground turkey or beef.

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Easy Fruit Pocket Pies

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Cinnamon-spiced blueberries and apples make a luscious pie filling. Use fresh whole grain bread for the crust -- the moistness of fresh bread works to seal in the fruit.

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Garden Veggie Subs

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Stack fresh veggies -- tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, radishes, and greens -- on a whole wheat hot dog bun for easy toting. Fresh herb dressing and a yogurt-base veggie spread add flavor without lots of fat or calories.

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Chopped Green Salad

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Chopped green veggies -- greens, cucumbers, broccoli, green beans, and edamame -- served in small containers make a super kid-friendly salad. Grapes add sweetness, and homemade herb dressing adds a tangy twist.

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Carrot Lemonade

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Packed with vitamins A and C, this summertime drink is great to have on hand. The carrots lend sweetness to the lemonade, so no need to add sugar.

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

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This healthier, richer-tasting sauce is so simple you can make it in the microwave. Try it on pasta or pizza.

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Creamy Garden Spread

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Using Greek yogurt as a base makes this spread rich and creamy without all the calories and fat of cream cheese. It's filled with grated carrot, lemon peel, parsley, and feta cheese.

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Smashed Apples

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These cooked apples make a delicious filling for fruit pies or topping for pancakes.

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Baby Tomato Ketchup

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Roasted tomatoes give this flavorful homemade ketchup a touch of sweetness.

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Fresh Herb Dressing

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This tangy dressing is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients -- orange juice, olive oil, cider vinegar, three different fresh herbs, and a pinch of pepper.

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Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

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The easy bread-crumb coating adds delicious crispy flavor to sweet potato fries without frying. Both sweet potatoes and carrots are high in vitamin A, potassium, and fiber; either veggie works well for this recipe.

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