4 Test Kitchen-Approved Ways to Cook Turkey Breast for Always-Juicy Results

Remove the turkey breast from its packaging and pat dry. Place the meat on a flat, lightly greased roasting rack-lined pan. For the best appearance and flavor, brush lightly with vegetable oil, cooking oil, or melted butter. Credit:Brie Passano Roast until it reads 165F and juices run clear. If you like leftovers, opt for 112 pounds per person. Hit fast-forward with apressure cooker turkey breast. Credit:Jake Sternquist This foolproof method for cooking turkey calls for just a little prep to ensure the results are perfect....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Daniel Smith

4 Things to Consider When Picking Kitchen Window Treatments

Here are four things to consider when choosing treatments to give your kitchen a polished, personalized look. How to Pick Kitchen Window Treatments 1. Choose Decorative Details Kitchen window treatments serve as pretty accents in your workspace. Credit: Heather Anne Thomas Increase Light Control Sunlight, particularly UVA and UVB rays, can be damaging. To protect your space from too much sun, look for kitchen window treatments that advertise protection. For added protection, consider adding sun-filtering protection to the windows themselves....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Evan Brown

4 Tips for Choosing the Best Containers for Your Houseplants

The selection is almost endless when it comes to pots for your plant babies. But there are a few key things to look for to make the best choice. There’s a surefire way tolove a new houseplant: Pair it with the perfect pot. Credit: Jacob Fox Just purchased plants in plastic nursery containers can go into anew planter as soon as you bring them home. Size Matters Choosing a new container begins with identifying the size of pot you need....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Keith Green

4 Tips for Choosing the Sweetest Cantaloupe, Honeydew, or Muskmelon

Here are four tricks our editors swear by to pick the sweetest melon at the store. Jason Donnelly Cantaloupe and honeydew arefruit saladregulars, but they’re not always sweet and juicy. Avoid bland melon, and ensure your fruit is perfectly ripe right at the grocery store. Credit:Jason Donnelly It’s as simple as using just a few of your senses tochoose a sweet melon. To confirm you buy a melon that was picked at its prime, look for the following clues....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Shelley Johnson

4 Traditional Hanukkah Side Dishes

From matzo ball soup to popovers, these favorite sides can be made any time of year. Start with our side dish recipes below and then add your own touches to make for a memorable feast. The homemade chicken stock? Credit:Blaine Moats Or what about the light and fluffy club soda-spiked matzo balls? Add in warm fall spices to help each spoonful taste like the all-American pie. Honey Fruit Salad Master it now; serve it again at Passover....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Carrie Mitchell

4 Trending Fragrances to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh While Spring Cleaning

We spoke with a Bona scent professional to uncover the most popular fragrances that consumers want in cleaning products. So which scents should you turn to for a calming, refreshing space? Learn what’s in and out for scents around the home and how the company made its selections. Credit: Coconut Ice Howell notes Floral as a more traditional category, with lavender,jasmine, and rose scents on top. This category includes vibrant citrus, sweet fruits, and exotic blends....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Sherry Baker

4 Under-$20 Finds that Will Transform Your Bathroom into the Perfect Coquettish Escape

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May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 29 words · Bradley Smith

4 Updates to Invest in (Plus 4 to Skip) When Moving to a Home Short-Term

Some updates are a wise investment for a temporary stay, but experts say you should skip the rest. Annie Schlechter Short-term moves can be stressful, and making a temporary space feel like home is important. Personally, if more than 10% of my stay is spent renovating, it would be a no-go. Credit:Annie Schlechter saysDevin Juarez, a real estate agent with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Elite. Analyzing your budget and how long the project will take will help you prioritize your projects....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Pamela Crane

4 Vintage BHG Gift Toppers We're Still Obsessed With

This holiday season, we’re reimagining our favorite vintage gift wrap ideas from past issues of BHG. ADAM ALBRIGHT VintageChristmas decorationsare all the rage this season, but they’re not limited to trees andfireplace mantels! We dipped into our archives and found some of our most creativegift toppersthrough the years. Credit:ADAM ALBRIGHT And it still works! First, pleat the paper into a fan shape. To dye the paper, use either food coloring or colored inks....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Thomas Mcgee

4 Watermelon Tricks for Finding One That's Perfectly Sweet and Juicy

A thick rind makes it much harder to know what youll find when you slice it open. Learn how to pick a watermelon that’s perfectly ripe and juicy. You know summer has arrived with the season’s first bite of watermelon. Credit: Meredith It’s so disappointing when that bite is dry, underripe, and lacking sweetness. The next time you head to the grocery store orfarmers market, keep the four S’s in mind....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Robin Collins

4 Ways to Cook Kale for Maximum Flavor

Kale is the perfect delicious and nutritious green to add to your meal. Learn how to cook this versatile ingredient three different ways. And for great reasons. Credit: Andy Lyons Kale is a member of the cabbage family and has a cabbage-like flavor. Similar to using spinach, kale is great forsalads,soups,grain bowls, and more. They even make a crispy snack for an alternative to potato chips. Credit: Karla Conrad Here you’ll learn how to cook kale three different ways for entrees or sides....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Heather Ruiz

4 Ways to Degrease Your Kitchen Ceiling for a Truly Clean and Fresh Space

Use one of these methods to properly clean all those gross (and stubborn) grease stains from cooking. This buildup not only makes your kitchen look dirty but can also affect its freshness and smell. While most people regularly clean their appliances, countertops,and cabinets, the kitchen ceiling is often overlooked. Credit:Laura Moss Before You Begin Consider your ceilings material and texture before you dive into this cleaning procedure. If you have smooth,painted drywall ceilings, the stain should be fairly easy to remove....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Robert Thompson

4 Ways to Embrace the Maximalist Flooring Trend in Your Home

Add bold patterns and vibrant colors to any space of your home by upgrading your floors. What Is the Maximalist Flooring Trend? Courtesy of Erin Kestenbaum 1. Credit:John Bessler “Even statement-making wall-to-wall carpets are seeing a comeback,” she says. Pick Jewel Box Spaces for More Permanent Choices Rath suggests being strategic with location. Julie Soefer 3. Credit: David Tsay The same is true of painted wood floors. John Granen 4. Rath suggests choosing motifs and cheery hues that speak to you as a starting point....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Mr. William Alvarez