Samantha Lande has been contributing food, wellness and health content for over a decade. She spent the decade prior as an account executive at firms focusing on innovation in health care. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and a M.A. in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Sammy Mila is a Culinary Specialist/Food Stylist for Better Homes & Gardens. She has over 10 years of experience and a degree in Culinary Science from Iowa State University. In her spare time, Sammy spends most of day with her toy poodle, Beans! BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

She grows and evaluates hundreds of plants for their performance in a home garden setting. The results of her efforts help inform content for the print magazine and digital media. Several years later, Gerdes returned to Iowa to help establish the BHG Test Garden. In this role, she oversees all garden spaces, budget, seasonal workers, and interns. During the warmer months, she enjoys giving tours and interacting with the public who visit the garden....

Her work includes recipe testing and development, food styling, and the creation of food video content. Experience Sarah Brekke joined the Better Homes & Gardens team as a culinary specialist in 2011. Education Sarah attended Iowa State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Science. While there, she worked as a teaching assistant and undergraduate researcher focusing on food chemistry and processing. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month....

She is a writer, recipe developer, and editor with more than a decade of expertise in publishing. She got her start writing a food blog and firmly believes its not a party without a cheese plate. She holds a B.A. in public relations and marketing from Drake University. Experience Sarah has been with the Better Homes & Gardens brand for more than 10 years. Education Sarah holds a B.A. in magazine journalism from Drake University....

Among the many variations, a saucy meatball sandwich may be the tastiestand sometimes messiestof them all. Make meatball sandwiches at home and keep plenty of napkins at the ready! Saucy Meatball Sandwich Cooking Tip The internal color of a meatball is not a reliable doneness indicator. Credit: Andy Lyons A beef, veal, lamb, or pork meatball cooked to 160F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a meatball, insert aninstant-read thermometerinto the center of the meatball....

It’s everything you love about breakfast casseroles in mini size. Make and freeze this breakfast recipe for up to a month and enjoy any rushed morning. 5eggs, lightly beaten 34cupfat-free milk Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Credit: Carson Downing Coat twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with cooking spray. Coat a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium. Add sausage, red pepper, and onion; cook until sausage is browned. Add potatoes; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently....

Brush cut sides of squash evenly with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Sprinkle with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Place cut sides up on a large baking sheet. Credit: Scott Little Roast for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook about 10 minutes or until sausage is browned and onion is tender, stirring to break sausage apart....

Move over marshmallowsits time to roast some cheese. Except this year, they’re not so sweet. “Have you ever tried making savory s’mores?” Credit:Cheese: -lvinst-; Campfire: Botina Inna / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens TikToker @_mowglii said ina postwith more than 810,000 views. “Because they are to die for.” “We’re roasting them on the fire until it’s nice and melted,” @_mowglii says. As for the cracker, get whatever speaks to you....

Rich and creamy, this soup will remind you of the classic scalloped potato dish. We’ve topped it off with toasted panko bread crumbs for some added crunch. Dutch oven heat 2 Tbsp. Credit: Brie Passano of the butter over medium. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth; bring to boiling. Stir in potatoes and black pepper. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes....

Laser technology has uncovered a new shade of blue-green. As of now, it can only be seen after you look directly into a laser light. Researchers were able to help study participants see the color by utilizing a special laser light delivery technique. Credit:Tatiana rico / Getty Images What the New Color Looks Like Theoriginal studydescribes olo as a blue-green of unprecedented saturation." Participants found its shade to most closely match a verybright teal color....

The opulence and ornate detailing of this key architectural style is once again reigning supreme. Learn more about its history and key architectural features. To impart plenty of natural light within the space, dormers are often incorporated into mansard roofs. Credit:Getty Images / Boston Globe Contributor Windows were also highly decorative with elaborate detailing from the hoods to the surrounds. Ornate Light Fixtures:Chandeliers and sconces were anything but subtle in this architectural era....

It’s not just for your gardenthe look is back to bring all the dream-like charm to your space. Dana Gallagher To get the lattice look without making it a full-on project, try finding it inwallpaperform. Many trellis wallpapers also come with coordinating fabrics, so you might envelop your entire room in the style. Credit:Rachel McGinn Just know that wherever it’s used, it’s going to become the focal point. Credit:Dana Gallagher