Better Homes and Gardens BH&G Brunch & Breakfast 2022

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SPOON JAM HANDS ON 10 minutes COOK 12 minutes COOL 30 minutes CHILL 1 hour 2 cups quartered fresh strawberries2 cups thinly sliced fresh rhubarb¼ cup sugar or honey1 Tbsp. water In a medium saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to boiling over medium-high, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium. Gently boil, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and saucy, using a potato masher to mash fruit occasionally. Cool 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour. Mixture will thicken while cooling. Store in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks. Makes 1⅔ cups. PER TBSP. 12 cal., 0 g fat, 0 mg chol., 0 mg sodium, 3 g carb., 0 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 0 g pro. BLUEBERRY-LEMON SPOON JAM Prepare as directed,…

BUYING EGGS BEWILDERED BY WHAT THE LANGUAGE ON THE EGG CARTON MEANS? WE CLEAR UP A FEW MYSTERIES. 1 WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Free-range, pasture raised, organic, omega-3 … what’s the deal? Carton buzzwords indicate how the chickens were raised and what they were fed. The words free-range and organic indicate the chickens have varying degrees of access to the outdoors; organic also means they eat ingredients grown without fungicides, herbicides, and other typical pesticides. Chickens that lay omega-3–enriched eggs eat feed supplemented with omega-3–rich sources like flaxseeds. 2 WHAT DOES COLOR TELL US? Shell color doesn’t indicate anything about quality or nutritional value; it’s determined by hen breed. Hens that lay brown eggs tend to be bigger and require more food, which is why those eggs tend to be slightly more expensive. 3 WHY…

MAKIN’ BACON The key is to never cook bacon too quickly. You want to give the fat time to render so your bacon comes out evenly crisp. TO FRY (Small Batch) Place bacon slices in an unheated skillet. Cook over medium 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. If bacon browns too quickly, reduce the heat. Drain well on paper towels. TO MICROWAVE (Small Batch) Place bacon slices on a microwave-safe rack or plate lined with microwave-safe paper towels. Cover with a paper towel and microwave to desired doneness, rearranging the slices once. TO BAKE (Big Batch) Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bacon slices side by side on a rack in a foil-lined shallow baking pan with sides. Bake 18 to 21 minutes or until bacon is crisp-cooked. Drain well on paper towels. PECAN MAPLE BACON HANDS ON 10 minutes BAKE…

BERRY YOGURT POPS HANDS ON 15 minutes FREEZE 24 hours 1 cup frozen berries1 cup cran-apple juice1 frozen banana, sliced½ cup plain Greek yogurt1 tsp. honey In a blender combine all ingredients. Pour into 3-oz. ice pop molds. Insert crafts sticks. Freeze 24 hours or until solid. Store in the freezer up to 1 month. Makes 8 pops. PER POP 50 cal., 0 g fat, 1 mg chol., 7 mg sodium, 11 g carb., 1 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 2 g pro. ORANGE SMOOTHIE POPS Prepare as directed, except substitute 1 cup sliced carrots and/or chunked apple for the berries and orange juice for the cran-apple juice. Add ¼ tsp. orange zest. PER POP 47 cal., 0 g fat, 1 mg chol., 16 mg sodium, 9 g carb., 1 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 2 g pro. BREAKFAST…

ACAI SMOOTHIE BOWLS START TO FINISH 15 minutes 2 3½-oz. packets frozen unsweetened acai berry puree½ cup plain Greek yogurt1 cup desired frozen berries such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries¼ to ½ cup milk2 Tbsp. honey (optional)Desired toppers such as coconut chips, chopped mango, chopped toasted almonds, granola, and/or chia seeds 1. Let acai puree stand at room temperature 10 minutes to partially thaw. 2. In a blender combine puree, yogurt, desired frozen fruit, milk, and honey (if using). Cover and blend until smooth and thick enough to support the toppings. Divide mixture between two bowls; add desired toppers. Makes 2 servings (1 cup each). PER SERVING 211 cal., 9 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 7 mg chol., 63 mg sodium, 25 g carb., 9 g fiber, 12 g sugars, 10 g pro. WHAT…

RAMEN NOODLE EGG CUPS HANDS ON 20 minutes BAKE 15 minutes at 350°F STAND 5 minutes Nonstick cooking spray1 3-oz. pkg. ramen noodles (any flavor)15 eggs1 Tbsp. soy sauce1 tsp. sriracha sauce½ cup finely shredded carrot¼ cup sliced green onionsKosher saltBlack pepper 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat twelve 2½-inch muffin cups with cooking spray. Discard seasoning packet from noodles. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Use kitchen scissors to cut up noodles. In a medium bowl whisk together three of the eggs, the soy sauce, and sriracha sauce. Add noodles, carrot, and green onions; toss to coat. 2. Divide noodle mixture among prepared muffin cups. Gently make an indent and break an egg into the center of each cup. 3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are desired doneness.…