This is the kind of classic made to be messed with. We transformed one foolproof dough into a colorful collection ready to rock the cookie tin. Let the kids help out with this easythumbprint cookie recipe. Credit: Blaine Moats There are as many ways to dress up a thumbprint as there are ways to trim a tree. Let these variations be a jumping-off point for your own cookie creativity. Once you’ve got the basic recipe down, you’ll also love our eight deliciousthumbprint cookieflavor variations....

Here’s our Test Kitchen’s best vanilla ice cream recipe. With a small knife split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds from bean. Add seeds and split bean to pan. Credit: Andy Lyons Heat over medium-high heat. When mixture just begins to bubble around edges, remove from heat; cover. Let seeds and split bean soak for 30 minutes to infuse the liquid. Remove and discard vanilla bean. Whisk in remaining sugar until smooth....

Perfect for a hearty yet healthy meal, this classic soup broth packed with protein and flavor. Starchy veggies, like potatoes and carrots, add texture to the soup, making it extra-filling. Ingredients 112lb.boneless beef chuck roast,cubed, orbeef stew meat 1Tbsp.cooking oil 4(14-oz. Credit:Jake Sternquist )candiced tomatoes,undrained 1(10-oz. Return all meat to Dutch oven. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Credit:Jake Sternquist Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Skim Fat Discard bay leaves. If necessary, skim fat....

Make the most of summer squash season by baking up a loaf of cinnamon-scented zucchini bread. Zucchini plants have a way of being, well, a little too generous. Don’t miss a single recipe! Credit:Jason Donnelly store your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes. Simply go for the save icon (with a heart!) at the top of this recipe page. Credit:Blaine Moats Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of two 8x4x2-inch loaf pans; set aside....

Discover how to turn garlic into a sweet, almost-buttery spread by roasting it in a clay pot. A garlic roaster prevents garlic from being overcooked. If youve ever tasted raw garlic, you know that it has a pungent aroma and slightly spicy flavor. Credit:BHG / Crystal Hughes But when garlic is roasted, it develops an intense sweetness because its natural sugars caramelize. Garlic also softens as it roasts to become creamy and spreadable....

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Organize the tasks into easily achievable components. Give each day a cleaning theme, and finish that day’s tasks in an hour or less. you could slip in many of the tasks among other daily activities. Credit:Katie Charlotte Start here: Preparation is the key to no-stress party planning. We walk through each day on the following pages. Check out these three easy tricks for recognizing important cleaning tasks and developing an achievable strategy for accomplishing them....

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While similar, cleaning vinegar is a more powerful cleaning agent than distilled white vinegar. What’s the difference between cleaning vinegar vs. white vinegar? And when should you use which one? Credit:(L) Blaine Moats, (R) Cameron Sadeghpour White vinegar is a cleaning staple used forvarious jobs, from general bathroom cleaning to disinfectingyoga mats. White vinegar is inexpensive, non-toxic, and readily available, making it a popular choice for many households. They are chemically the same but with different concentrations....

Get uniformly ground coffee beans (and thus better-tasting coffee) every time by keeping your coffee grinder neat. Kelsey Hansen Theres a good chance you own a grinder if youre a coffee connoisseur. Darker roasts mean oilier beans. Credit:Kelsey Hansen If you use your coffee grinder daily, a weekly wash is best. Skip Soaking Don’t soak burrs in water. It might seem like a quick solution, but these pieces rust easily....

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Some people thrive on aminimalist styleand keep their spaces clean and simple. An uncluttered space gives them room to breathe and keeps visual distractions minimal. What Is Clustercore? Credit: Robbie Caponetto Think of clustercore as a celebration of your stuff. Because their environments say just as much about the characters as the words the actors speak. Think of the cereal boxes onSeinfeldor the eclectic loft decor fromNew Girl. Credit: Annie Schlechter...