This updated edition of Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen Idea File offers ideas and insight to turn readers' dream kitchens into reality, without the costly mistakes. Real-world advice and specific solutions for building or redoing a kitchen, regardless of the scope or scale of the project. Inspiring case studies and a multitude of tips and sidebars that tackle all aspects of kitchen design, planning, and decorating.

Completely revised and updated with a fresh new design. More than 1,400 recipes—tested and perfected in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen--including 400+ quick and easy ones. All-new 20-Minute chapter, which includes more than 45 fast meal solutions. More recipes on your favorite topics: Cookies, Desserts, Grilling and Slow Cooker. Plus, the Grilling chapter now features recipes for the turkey fryer and more recipes for the smoke cooker. At-a-glance icons identify Easy, Fast, Low-Fat, Fat-Free, Whole Grain, Vegetarian, and Favorite recipes. Simple menu ideas featured in every main-dish chapter. Updated Cooking Basics chapter includes need-to-know kitchen survival advice including food safety, make-ahead cooking, must-have timesaving kitchen gadgets and emergency substitution charts. Essential need-to-know information now conveniently located at the front of each chapter for easy reference helps ensure cooking success. More than 800 full-color photos of finished dishes, how-to demonstrations and food IDs. Hundreds of hints and tips, plus easy-to-read cooking charts. Bonus Material: Exclusive to cookbook buyers, an online menu component offers hundreds of menu ideas and more than 75 bonus recipes.

Many color pictures Discover your inspiration source for remodeling projects from major to minor. Get ready to redecorate a room or build an addition - and every project in between.

Practical advise for choosing the best materials for everything from cabinets to countertops, hiring professionals, and surviving the remodeling process. Includes more than 250 photos featuring kitchens of every shape, size, and style.