Jennifer Aldrich / Better Homes & Gardens Have you heard of a butter board? Chances are, you probably have by now. Put simply, they are easy, elegant, versatile, and delicious. Credit:Jennifer Aldrich / Better Homes & Gardens And while they may not unseatmeat-and-cheese boardsas king, butter boards certainly give charcuterie a run for its money. What Is a Butter Board? Itll go great with cinnamon-swirl bread or pumpkin bread, she says....

Repurpose a wire tomato cage to create a tall plant stand perfect for a front stoop container garden. Add rustic flair by wrapping rope around the wires. Elevated plant standsdon’t need to be expensive. Credit: Carson Downing Take a day for a DIY project and make a plant stand using an upside-down tomato cage. Dress up the metal cage with tightly-wrapped rope for added color and texture. Finish the look with a fun pot and colorful plants....

Make an adorable valentine card box with materials you probably already have. You may need to make a few extra cuts to trim excess paper. Add Toppers Every unicorn needs a horn! Make a simple cone by rolling metallic gold cardstock and hot-gluing to hold the seam together at the back. Glue the horn to the top of the box, then cover the base with felt flowers. Make a Face Finish your unicorn card box by giving it a fun face....

Use what nature has provided to create a casual path. The best part is: it’s a cheap project, too! You don’t need expensive pavers or bricks to create a good-looking garden path. Credit: Brie Passano Wood chips are way more affordable and make for a more natural-looking path. Here’s how to do it so the wood chips stay in place. Or check with your city or county manager’s office. Credit: Brie Passano...

Kick off your Thanksgiving meal on a healthy note with this cute and nutritious hummus appetizer spread. Nothing saysThanksgivinglike a turkey-themed platter, and this veggie tray certainly delivers. Sure it might take a minute, but the results are so worth it. Credit: Hannah Bigot This will help keep everything fresh and crisp until it’s time to serve. Arrange tomatoes in a circle around the cucumbers. Transfer hummus to a re-sealable plastic bag....

AlexPro9500 / Getty Images The Aperol Spritz is an Italian aperitif that dates back to the early 1900s. Its light, refreshing notes come from Prosecco (or othersparkling wine) and a splash of club soda. A couple of ounces of Aperol give the drink its signature bitter flavor. Credit:AlexPro9500 / Getty Images Use a tall glass or deep wine goblet to serve chilled over plenty of ice. Add an orange wheel to the glass for a pretty pop of color and bright citrus flavor....

This adorable kid’s tree costume is so easyand inexpensive. it’s possible for you to turn a sweatsuit into this cute look with just a few embellishments. Plus, the sweats will keep your trick-or-treater warm while they go door to door on Halloween night! Use our easy instructions to have thisadorable costumefinished in minutes. If you want to cover the back of the tree costume, cut approximately 30 more leaves. Arrange Leaves Pin the heart to the left chest area on the front of the sweatshirt....

Making banana bread in an air-fryer might seem odd, but it creates a deliciously moist, dense texture. Trytoasting the walnutsbefore using them in the recipe to deepen their flavor. Why Make Banana Bread In An Air-Fryer? Credit: Caitlin Bensel Makingbanana breadin an air fryer has several advantages over the traditional oven method. The most obvious, of course, is that you won’t have to turn on your oven. In the summer months, that can be reason enough to opt for this recipe....

This make-ahead breakfast will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. All the must-haves for a greatcarrot cakeare here, including shredded carrots, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Breakfast staples like rolled oats and Greek yogurt round out this make-ahead breakfast recipe. Credit:Gabe Greco Here are a few of our recipe developer’s favorite carrot cake overnight oat topping ideas. Don’t miss a single recipe! back up your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes....

Make your blistered green beans even better by adding bacon! This blistered green beans recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with any dinner. Youre going to enjoy crunching into the crispy, brown bacon and savory, flavor-filled green beans. Credit: Sara Remington Remove from heat and let stand until ready to use. Transfer to paper towels to drain, leaving fat in skillet. Add oil to fat in skillet and increase heat to high....

Chewy tapioca pearls are an essential part of bubble tea. But like our morning specialty java brews, it can get expensive. online through companies like Amazon and kits through Asian online retailers Umamicart and Weee! Credit:Elena Veselova / 500px / Getty Images Buying and using quick-cooking pearls may be tempting, but many boba tea aficionados advise against it. This will help reduce stickiness, give them room to move, and provide even hydration....

The duo tackled a simple, tasty twist on a classic recipeand Garten gave Garner (and us!) plenty of tips for getting fluffy scrambled eggs. The recipe was developed by Garten (aka Garner’s self-proclaimed “queen.") Credit:Noam Galai and Taylor Hill / Getty Images Immediately, another hand pops in, and Garten steps in to turn it back down. “Excuse menice and low. We want to cookscrambled eggsreally low. Okay, youre on your own....

Theres nothing more delicious than a juicy chicken with thick, crispy coating. Serve it withgarlic bread, sourdough, or a plate of your favorite veggies. Ingredients 1/3cupchopped onion 1clove garlic, minced 1Tbsp.butterormargarine 1(14.5-oz. Credit: Andy Lyons 1Tbsp.grated Parmesan cheese Directions Cook the Sauce For sauce, in a 2-qt. saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender. Carefully stir in the undrained tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper....