Creating a balanced diet for the family can often be tricky, and eating on-the-go is a minefield when you’re trying to lose weight. Now it couldn’t be easier to work out exactly what’s in your food, with the Good Housekeeping Calorie Counter. This is a compact, comprehensive collection of up-to-date calorie information and nutritional data that you can use any time, and place, to help you make informed food choices. Clearly organized and easy to use, each food is listed according to average portion size, along with saturated fats, protein, carbohydrate, fat and dietary fibre for every one. Packed with thousands of entries, including fast food, takeaways and beverages, plus sensible, nutritional advice, the Good Housekeeping Calorie Counter is an essential companion for every health-conscious shopper.

All you need to run a modern home Hundreds of expert time-and-money-saving ideas A must-have for every household This indispensable manual is a must-have for every home. The Art of Good Housekeeping is packed with tried and tested answers to every household query, from how often you should clean your duvet, to how to maintain the exterior of your house. Written by a team of experts from the Good Housekeeping Institute, it tells you everything you need to run a home in the most efficient, safe, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way. Chapters include Buying a Home, Equipping your Home, Care and Maintenance, Cleaning, and Safety and Security. Topics covered include everyday chores, appliances, planning rooms, buying furniture, legal matters, mortgages, pipes and drains, and gas and electricity. With easy-to-follow, practical illustrations throughout, this book packs a wealth of expertise into one indispensable volume so you can run your home without running out of steam.

Nutritionists agree: it’s important to add more whole grains to the diet. Smart home cooks want to follow that advice—but how do they prepare such exotic foods as quinoa and kamut? And will their families actually eat these unfamiliar grains? Good Housekeeping comes to the rescue with triple-tested, whole-grain rich recipes for every meal, all packaged in the popular 6 x 9 concealed spiral format that’s so easy to work with in the kitchen. The array of delicious choices include healthy versions of traditional favorites that even kids will love (Whole-Grain Gingersnaps, Multi-Grain Mac and Cheese) as well as new tastes packed with both flavor and fiber (Bulgur Bean Burgers, Warm Quinoa & Broccoli Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing). An introduction provides authoritative nutritional information from America’s favorite test kitchen, and a mini-encyclopedia features all the most popular (and accessible) whole grains with basic cooking instructions.

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Easy to make, full of flavor, simple to freeze, and as delicious reheated as fresh, soups and stews are a home cook’s best friend. Good Housekeeping has assembled a wonderful collection of simple, healthy, triple-tested recipes to warm up every mealtime. Grab a spoon for chunky chowders and gumbos. Satisfy your taste buds with satiny smooth bisques and clear consommés. Roasted Chile and Tomatillo Stew will delight vegetarians; Hungarian Pork Goulash makes a fabulous main dish; and Fruit Soup with Coconut Sorbet finishes dinner in style. In addition, the magazine’s food experts offer smart tips on preparation, planning ahead, buying and choosing ingredients, and adjusting a recipe’s taste to your personal preferences.

Eat as much as you want . . . and lose 20 pounds fast! Bonus: The meals are hearty, delicious--and ready in 20 minutes! You won't believe it's a diet! Lose weight while dining deliciously on bowl after bowl of rich, varied, stew--like soups-from sausage- and rice-filled jambalaya to cheese-laced minestrone with pasta and beans. Good Housekeeping makes it so easy: even though each soup tastes totally different from the next, they are all built from the same basic recipe. Just start with the Hearty Vegetable Soup recipe and add a few ingredients each night to create a wonderful new main course. And to make things even simpler, there's an entire meal plan with an appetizing variety of breakfasts and lunches, along with a full range of dinners. Soup is at the heart of these menus, which feature recipe variations from star chefs, including Emeril Lagasse, Lidia Bastianich, Michael Chiarello, Ming Tsai, Dean Fearing, Madhur Jaffrey, and Don Pintabona. In addition, there's advice on storing the soup and dining out, plus a complete shopping list. As always, all these recipes were triple-tested for success in Good Housekeeping's renowned test kitchens. Soup's on! Here are just a few delicious soups to try: - Hearty Vegetable-only 45 calories a cup! - Mexican Chicken - Southwest Chili - Greek Fish Stew - Emeril Lagasse's Creole Super Soup - Lidia Bastianich's Mussel Super Soup and Lentil--and her Rice Super Soup - Michael Chiarello's Napa-Style Minestrone Super Soup - Ming Tsai's Hot-and-Sour Super Soup - Dean Fearing's Southwestern Super Soup - Madhur Jaffrey's Far Eastern Super Soup - Don Pintabona's Italian Super Soup--and his Oriental Super Soup

With these 70 recipes, the editors at Good Housekeeping help you transform your salad from simple to super. “This user-friendly collection makes a perfect fit for vegetarians and carnivores alike.”—Publishers Weekly Salads are a great way to showcase seasonal fresh produce—but do you find yourself having the same lettuce-dressing combination again and again? Shake it up, with this collection from the editors of Good Housekeeping. These are their favorite, most creative recipes for turning basic salads into showstopping one-dish meals. Adaptable and delicious, these 70 salads range from refreshing accompaniments and light starters to protein-rich main courses. Whichever you choose, you’ll discover a delectable combination of ingredients—from crunchy nuts, creamy cheeses, tangy vinaigrettes, and more—that make healthy eating exciting again. With tips and tricks from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, you’ll always succeed in making the humble salad into a worthy meal. Recipes include: Ginger Pork & Cucumber Salad * Rotisserie Chicken Cobb * Kale Caesar Pasta Salad * Bacon & Apple Farro Salad * Feta-Dill Greek Caesar * Beet, Mushroom & Avocado * Radicchio Salad with Roasted Fennel & Shrimp * Warm Wild Mushroom & Lentil Salad * Peanutty Edamame & Noodle Salad * Summer Tuna Salad with Sweet Potato & Basil