Better Homes And Gardens March 2021 Cover

meal prep mastery

THE FULL PLATE by Ayesha Curry $30; readvoracious.com Like a lot of us, Ayesha Curry's plate is indeed full. Three kids; four international restaurants; a new lifestyle magazine, Sweet July (published by our parent company, Meredith); and as she puts it in the introduction to her latest book, a desire "to nurture her family through food." And that's where she's coming from in the subtitle's promise: Flavor-Filled, Easy Recipes for Families with No Time and a Lot to Do. While people might reasonably argue about whether all the recipes are easy or quick in their family's particular circumstances (the struggle is real and varied), what Curry delivers without fail is big-time flavor. Her recipes feature surprisingly simple ways to pump up and change up the flavor equation, making often familiar dishes taste new…

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sunny side

"This is a great example of how you can use colors that are vibrant but don't read as jarring."ANN LOWENGART, DESIGNER 1 FOUNDATION White walls (Benjamin Moore Simply White) and wood floors flow from the kitchen into the breakfast nook. Thanks to the neutral backdrop, bold colors don't overwhelm. 2 PRIMARY COLOR The pure primary yellow is the exact shade of her client's favorite teapot. "It made her happy every time she saw it, so I took it as a sign," Lowengart says. 3 BROAD STROKES Lowengart used solid yellow for the banquette cushions to define the area. Although bright, the upholstery created a stable base for accents. 4 DETAILS Splashes of yellow on the window woodwork, pendant light, and chairs pull the color around the room. Green (yellow's neighbor on the color wheel) shows up in patterned…

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design a cleaning routine

"With Everyone at Home All the Time (making Messes), I Need a More Efficient Cleaning Routine." LESLIE, New Jersey Work basic cleaning tasks into the daily schedule, prioritize the big jobs, and get everyone on board. CONTROL THE MESS Reduce what gets dirty by leaving shoes at the door, limiting food to the kitchen and dining room, and assigning craft projects to one spot. SNEAK IT IN Spruce up as you go, making cleanup an extension of your usual activities. For example, squeegee the shower stall at the end of a shower. Wipe the faucet, sink, and countertop after you brush your teeth, and wash wastebaskets whenever you take out the trash. ENLIST THE TROOPS Everyone in the house can help, even young children. Make household chores as much a part of the daily family…

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