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DOUBLE DUTY Use extra quick pickles as a crunchy topping for mushroom or chicken grain bowls. GLOBAL FLAVORS 1. Heat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large Whisk together 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp Mike Garten. Food styling: Christine Albano. Prop styling: Lis Engelhart. skillet on medium-high. Season 12 oz pork maple syrup and 1⁄2 tsp salt to dissolve. Add one Banh Mi tenderloin (halved) with 1 tsp five-spice powder 4-in. piece daikon and 2 carrots (all peeled and Sandwiches and 1⁄4 tsp salt and cook, turning, until browned julienned) and 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced) and let sit, on all sides, 6 min. Transfer skillet to oven and tossing occasionally, until pork is ready. Prep 15 min. | Total 25 min. roast until internal temp reaches 145°F on instant- read thermometer, 15 to 18 min. 4. Spread 1 baguette cut in 4 (split) or 2 soft French 100 GH JAN/FEB 2021 rolls with mayonnaise. Pile with quick pickles 2. Spoon mixture of 2 Tbsp maple syrup and 1 Tbsp and 1⁄2 cup cilantro. Top with pork and 1⁄2 cup fish sauce over pork, then transfer to cutting more cilantro and drizzle with sriracha if desired. board and let rest at least 5 min. before slicing. SERVES 4 About 400 cal, 15 g fat (2.5 g sat), 24 g pro, 3. While pork is cooking, make quick pickles: 980 mg sodium, 44 g carb, 3 g fiber

Mike Garten. Food styling: Christine Albano. Prop styling: Lis Engelhart. FAMILY FAVORITE 1. Cook 1 lb rigatoni per pkg. directions. along with pinch of red pepper flakes, 1⁄2 tsp salt and 1⁄4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring until smooth. Rigatoni with 2. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil, 3 large cloves garlic and Vodka Sauce 2 shallots (all finely chopped) in Dutch oven on 4. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then transfer cooked medium. Cook, stirring, until tender, 4 min. Add pasta to Dutch oven. Add 1⁄2 cup reserved pasta Prep 5 min. | Total 15 min. one 6-oz can tomato paste and cook, stirring until water; cook on low, stirring constantly, until pasta deep red and beginning to caramelize, 5 min. is coated, adding more liquid as needed. Fold in 1⁄4 cup Parmesan. Serve topped with additional 3. Stir in 1⁄4 cup vodka; cook until nearly Parmesan and basil. evaporated, 2 min. Scoop 1⁄2 cup pasta cooking water into measuring cup (even if pasta is not SERVES 4 TO 6 About 620 cal, 26.5 g fat (13.5 g sat), done), then add 1 cup heavy cream. Add to pot 18 g pro, 375 mg sodium, 79 g carb, 5 g fiber JAN/FEB 2021 GH 101

COMFORT FOOD 1. Cook 11⁄2 cups quick-cooking farro per 3. Add 1 Tbsp oil to skillet, then add 12 oz cremini Mike Garten. Food styling: Christine Albano. Prop styling: Lis Engelhart. pkg. directions, adding 8 oz Tuscan kale mushrooms (quartered) and cook without stirring Balsamic-Glazed (stemmed and roughly chopped) and 1⁄4 tsp until browned, about 4 min. Toss and cook until Sirloin with salt during last 4 min. of cooking. Remove tender, 4 to 5 min. more. Fold into farro mixture. Farro Pilaf from heat, let stand 5 min., then drain. 4. Immediately add 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar Prep 20 min. | Total 40 min. 2. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large skillet to skillet; simmer until reduced by half, 3 min. on medium-high. Pat 11⁄4 lbs sirloin steak very dry, Brush reduced vinegar over steak. Slice and 102 GH JAN/FEB 2021 season with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper and cook serve with farro pilaf, drizzling with any remaining 5 min. Flip steak, then reduce heat to medium and sauce from skillet. cook to desired doneness, 5 to 7 min. for medium. Transfer to cutting board to rest. SERVES 4 About 620 cal, 25 g fat (8 g sat), 41 g pro, 500 mg sodium, 58 g carb, 6 g fiber

PERSONAL PACKETS This oven-steaming method requires little oil or cleanup. For our favorite way to fold, go to page 108. Mike Garten. Food styling: Simon Andrews. Prop styling: Sarah Smart. HEART HEALTHY 1. Heat oven to 425°F. Arrange four 12-in. squares Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil; sprinkle with 1⁄2 tsp of parchment on 2 baking sheets. In bowl, salt and 1⁄4 tsp pepper; squeeze juice from orange Cod in Parchment combine 1 cup couscous with 3⁄4 cup water. half over top. with Orange-Leek 2. Cut 1 navel orange in half, then peel 1 half 4. Cover each with another piece of parchment; Couscous and coarsely chop fruit. Fold orange into fold each edge up and under 3 times, tucking edge couscous along with 1 leek (white and light green underneath. Roast 12 min. Prep 15 min. | Total 30 min. parts only, cut into 1⁄2-in.-thick half-moons) and 3 cups baby kale. 5. Transfer each packet to plate. Using scissors, cut an “X” in center and fold back triangles to serve. 3. Divide couscous mixture among parchment pieces; top each with one 5-oz skinless cod fillet. SERVES 4 About 340 cal, 5 g fat (1 g sat), 32 g pro, 330 mg sodium, 40 g carb, 3 g fiber JAN/FEB 2021 GH 103

Kitchen Appliances ex ert advice INSIDE THE GH KITCHEN APPLIANCES LAB Our appliance pro and lead product tester answers your cooking and meal prep questions — whether you have lots of time to experiment or barely any NICOLE Q PAPANTONIOU What’s your SENIOR TESTING best trick to EDITOR get meals on the table fast? @nicole_papantoniou — BARBARA P. GH A: For quick cooking, APPLIANCE nothing beats an air fryer — LAB I use mine daily. It requires almost no prep, and the basket Q A: Don’t be so hard on yourself! Here are a few tools and tricks that can (or racks) can often be washed help you perfect your pie. First, I suggest buying premade dough from in the dishwasher. When Whenever I try your local supermarket, bakery or pizzeria—it will save you a lot of time. air frying, stick to simple to make pizza at When ready to cook, place a baking stone or steel on your oven’s top seasonings like kosher salt and home, it never rack and preheat to 500°F (or its highest temp). While it heats, allow dried spices and use just a seems to turn dough to come to room temp. Lightly flour the surface where you will little bit of oil, especially if your out right. Help! shape the dough. Then stretch and push (never roll) the dough to the food doesn’t have any natural desired size. Dust a pizza peel (a big spatula, as shown above, that’s fat in it. Chicken thighs, pork — SAMI T. used to transfer pizzas in and out of the oven) with cornmeal and place chops and salmon are my the dough on top. Build your pie: Add less sauce than you might think, go-tos. If there’s room in the then sprinkle with cheese and other toppings. Slide pizza onto the hot basket, I’ll add cut veggies, or stone or steel and cook until crust is golden brown. Use the peel again I’ll use the time it takes to cook to remove the pizza from the oven. Place it on a cooling rack so the to make a side on the stove or bottom won’t get soggy. When it’s cool enough to touch, transfer to a fresh salad. For dinner in a cutting board and slice with a pizza cutter or a chef’s knife. a pinch, I keep my pantry (and freezer) stocked with basics that last a long time, like rice, grains, pasta, canned beans and tomatoes, root veggies and frozen medleys, as well as preportioned proteins I can defrost quickly. Then I do a scan before I leave the house to see if I need to pick up something fresh. For our top-tested air fryers and air fryer toaster ovens, go to goodhousekeeping.com. GH COOKWARE SPOTLIGHT Family-Friendly Fry Pan Set over stainless steel when making eggs and other delicate items like flaky fish. So when we created our barely any elbow grease, as they’re dishwasher-safe (or can just get a quick wipe with soap and water). Getty Images. 10 4 GH JAN/FEB 2021 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FRY PAN SET, $49 FOR SET OF TWO, QVC.CO/GH



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THE WORKBOOK easy Breakfast Winter Fare p. 90 Pizza dip and sandwiches: Mike Garten. Potato pie: Jonny Valiant. WARM PIZZA DIP Q G M Let rest 5 min. before serving. Serve MAKE-AHEAD BBQ BEEF & MASHED with baguette slices for dipping. EGG-AND-CHEESE POTATO PIE Q G Active 10 min. | Total 30 min. SANDWICHES Q M O SERVES 8 About 340 cal, 23 g fat Active 25 min. | Total 30 min. 8 oz cream cheese, at room temp (12 g sat), 235 g pro, 885 mg sodium, Active 10 min. | Total 10 min. 1⁄2 cup sour cream 21 g carb, 1 g fiber 2 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled 1 clove garlic, grated 4 large eggs and cut into 2-in. pieces 3⁄4 tsp dried oregano Dip Tip Want to give each Kosher salt and pepper Kosher salt and pepper Pinch of red pepper flakes person their own? Divide mixture 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided Kosher salt in step 2 among eight 4-oz ramekins, 4 English muffins, toasted 1 large onion, chopped 6 oz mozzarella cheese, then place on a rimmed baking 2 oz extra-sharp Cheddar 11⁄2 lbs lean ground beef coarsely grated, divided sheet for easier handling. Bake 4 plum tomatoes, 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan, divided until bubbling, 12 to 15 min. cheese, coarsely grated 11⁄4 cups pizza or marinara sauce 2 cups baby spinach seeded and diced 2 oz mini pepperoni slices TOP TESTED 4 thin slices ham (optional) 1⁄2 cup ketchup 1 baguette, warmed and sliced 2 Tbsp cider vinegar If you can’t find mini pepperoni 1. In medium bowl, beat eggs 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1. Heat oven to 400°F. In medium at your market, top the dip with 1 Tbsp water and 1⁄4 tsp each 1 Tbsp molasses bowl, combine cream cheese, salt and pepper. Heat oil in large 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce sour cream, garlic, oregano, red with slices of a pepperoni stick. nonstick skillet on medium. pepper flakes and 1⁄2 tsp salt. We like Vermont Smoke & Cure 1. Place potatoes in large pot, add Fold in 1 cup mozzarella and all 2. Add eggs and cook, stirring cold water to cover and bring to a but 2 Tbsp Parmesan. Uncured Smoked Pepperoni with rubber spatula every few boil. Add 1 tsp salt and simmer until Pork Sticks. $33 for twenty-four seconds, to desired doneness tender, 15 to 18 min. Reserve 1⁄4 cup 2. Transfer mixture to shallow 1-qt (2 to 3 min. for medium-soft eggs). cooking liquid, then drain potatoes; baking dish. Top with pizza sauce; 1-oz sticks, store.vermont return to pot. Mash with 3 Tbsp sprinkle with remaining mozzarella smokeandcure.com 3. Spoon onto bottom half of oil, 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper and Parmesan, then pepperoni. each muffin and top with cheese, and 2 Tbsp reserved cooking liquid, Bake until bubbling and cheese spinach and ham (if using). adding more liquid if necessary. begins to brown, about 15 min., Top with remaining muffin half. broiling 1 to 2 min. if needed. 2. Meanwhile, heat remaining Tbsp SERVES 4 About 325 cal, 17 g fat oil in large skillet on medium. Add (6 g sat), 16 g pro, 580 mg sodium, onion and 1⁄4 tsp each salt and 27 g carb, 2 g fiber pepper; cook, covered, stirring occa- sionally, until tender, about 8 min. Freeze It Wrap prepared 3. Heat broiler. Add beef to onion sandwiches in a damp paper and cook, breaking up, until no towel, then in foil. Place in freezer longer pink, 5 to 6 min. Spoon off bags and freeze up to 1 month. fat. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring When ready to cook, remove occasionally, 4 min. In bowl, whisk only the foil and microwave 1 min. together ketchup, vinegar, mustard, Flip and microwave another molasses and Worcestershire; add 30 sec. to 1 min. to beef and cook, stirring, 1 min. 4. Transfer mixture to 2-qt broiler- proof baking dish and top with potatoes. Broil until beginning to brown, 2 to 4 min. SERVES 6 About 440 cal, 21 g fat (6 g sat), 27 g pro, 640 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 3 g fiber KEY: Q QUICK & EASY G GLUTEN FREE M MAKE AHEAD V VEGETARIAN O ONE POT H HOLIDAY FAVORITE JAN/FEB 2021 GH 107

THE WORKBOOK Preserved lemons are worth the wait. TUNISIAN EASY MAPLE These fermented fruits add plenty of citrus flavor SKILLET CHICKEN Q G O HORCHATA Q G O V M and mean you can eat the whole thing, rind Active 15 min. | Total 30 min. Active 5 min. | Total 5 min. and all. Here are some great ways to use them. 2 Tbsp olive oil Whisk together 1 cup unsweetened PRESERVED LEMONS TANGY 2 lbs chicken legs, split rice milk, 1 tsp each maple syrup Lemons and chicken: Mike Garten. Horchata: Danielle Daly. Illustrations: Brown Bird Design. AVOCADO DIP Q G O V and pure vanilla extract and 1⁄4 tsp Fill large pot with water and bring Kosher salt and pepper ground cinnamon. Serve over ice to a boil. Using tongs, place a 1-qt Active 5 min. | Total 5 min. 1 large onion, sliced and sprinkle with more cinnamon. wide-mouthed glass canning jar 1 cup pitted green olives and metal lid into boiling water. In food processor, combine rind 1⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes SERVES 1 About 145 cal, 2.5 g fat Boil 2 min., turning occasionally. from 1⁄4 preserved lemon (chopped) 1 preserved lemon (0 g sat), 0 g pro, 95 mg sodium, Remove and invert onto clean and 1 scallion (coarsely chopped) 28 g carb, 1 g fiber kitchen towel to dry. Scrub 4 to with 1⁄4 cup each fresh cilantro and (recipe below left), sliced 5 small lemons and trim ends. plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp hot sauce 1 stick cinnamon PA R C H M E N T Leaving 1⁄4 in. of bottoms intact, and 1⁄4 tsp salt and pulse until finely 1 cup chicken broth PACKETS 101 quarter lemons lengthwise. For chopped. Pulse in 1 ripe avocado each lemon, rub 1 Tbsp kosher salt until almost smooth. Serve with chips. Chopped parsley, for serving Roasting fish (like cod, page 103) between quarters and place in jar. in paper pouches steams it Add enough fresh lemon juice to SERVES 6 About 65 cal, 5.5 g fat 1. Heat oil in large skillet on with no fuss. Here’s how: cover completely (about 11⁄2 cups). (1 g sat), 2 g pro, 125 mg sodium, medium-high. Add chicken, Cover with lid. Let stand at least 4 g carb, 6 g fiber season with 1⁄2 tsp salt and 1. Sandwich ingredients 4 weeks in cool spot. Refrigerate cook until golden brown, about between 2 square pieces of after opening, up to 6 months. YOGURT SAUCE Q G O V 4 min. per side. Transfer to plate. parchment paper. Fold each (You might notice a little fizzing edge up and over 3 times. when you lift off the lid, but Active 5 min. | Total 5 min. 2. Add onion, olives and red don’t worry — it’s just natural pepper flakes and cook 4 min. Stir 2. Fold each corner of fermentation.) Stir together 1⁄2 cup plain in preserved lemon, cinnamon and packet under itself to create Greek yogurt, 1⁄4 cup each olive chicken broth, then nestle chicken a seal that will remain intact oil and chopped fresh mint, 2 Tbsp (and any juices) into pan. Cover; while packet is in the oven. chopped preserved lemon, 1 tsp cook on medium until chicken is honey and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Serve cooked through (165° on instant- with lamb, pork or steak. read thermometer), about 15 min. Discard cinnamon. To serve, sprinkle SERVES 4 About 165 cal, 15 g fat with parsley and black pepper. (2.5 g sat), 3 g pro, 185 mg sodium, 4 g carb, 1 g fiber SERVES 4 About 485 cal, 38 g fat (9 g sat), 28 g pro, 1,085 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 2 g fiber 108 GH JAN/FEB 2021 KEY: Q QUICK & EASY G GLUTEN FREE M MAKE AHEAD V VEGETARIAN O ONE POT H HOLIDAY FAVORITE

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THE WORKBOOK Game Day A Family Home Gets a Stylish Makeover p. 89 p. 34 HOW-TO SPINACH & ARTICHOKE CHEESY JALAPEÑO Bedroom: Joel Hornbarger. Cake and pretzel bites: Mike Garten. Pasta: Jonny Valiant. BAKED PASTA Q V PRETZEL BITES Q V BEAUTIFY A BEDROOM Active 25 min. | Total 30 min. Active 20 min. | Total 30 min. Headboard 12 oz short pasta, such as 1 Tbsp olive oil orecchiette or mezzi rigatoni 3 jalapeños, seeded 1. Choose a piece of plywood, like maple, that has good edges, pretty markings and at least one close-to-perfect side. 1 Tbsp olive oil and finely chopped 2. Sand all its edges with 220-grit sandpaper, then wipe it down. 1 large onion, finely chopped Kosher salt 3. Lean the wood against the wall behind the head of the bed 24 soft-pretzel bites and push the bed toward the headboard to hold it in place. Kosher salt and pepper (about 8 oz; we used Pretzilla) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 oz cream cheese, at room temp Board-and-Batten Wall 3⁄4 cup low-fat sour cream 1⁄2 tsp finely grated lemon zest 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, plus 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1. To create a design, take a photo of the wall with your phone Dash of hot sauce and use the Markup editing tool in the photo app to “draw” the at room temp 1 oz extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, design with your finger. Experiment with various designs until 2 oz Parmesan, grated (1⁄2 cup) coarsely grated (about 1⁄3 cup), you land on one you like. 2 tsp grated lemon zest plus more for sprinkling 2. Measure the width of the wall and decide how far apart you 1 scallion, finely chopped, want the boards. plus 1 Tbsp lemon juice plus more for sprinkling 3. Find the center of the wall and place your first board vertically, 1 10-oz pkg. frozen leaf spinach, with the top flush to the ceiling. Nail in the top of the board. 1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking 4. Using a level to keep the board straight, work your way down thawed and squeezed sheet with parchment paper. the wall and nail the board in every 16 inches or so. of excess moisture 5. If your boards are shorter than the height of the wall, 1 13.5-oz can artichoke hearts, 2. Heat oil in medium skillet on cut a smaller piece to size and nail it in to finish down rinsed, squeezed of excess medium. Add jalapeños and 1⁄4 tsp to the frame or baseboard. moisture and chopped salt and cook, stirring occasion- 6. Repeat across wall according to your desired spacing, 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded ally, until just tender, about 2 min.; then move on to the next step. (about 1 cup), divided remove from heat. 7. Fill holes with wood filler. When dry, sand with 220-grit sandpaper and wipe to remove dust. 1. Cook pasta per pkg. directions. 3. Meanwhile, using paring knife 8. Finish the look with dark paint, such as Behr paint in Carbon. Reserve 1⁄2 cup cooking water, and working at an angle, remove then drain pasta. top of each pretzel, leaving 1-in. opening. Using thumb, push in and 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet around to press down some of on medium. Add onion and 1⁄2 tsp pretzel and create larger opening. each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until 4. In bowl, combine cream cheese, tender, 8 to 10 min. Add garlic and lemon zest and juice and hot sauce. cook, stirring, 1 min. Fold in jalapeños, Cheddar and scallions. Transfer mixture to 3. Heat broiler. In large bowl, resealable plastic bag. combine sour cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, lemon zest and lemon 5. Snip off corner of bag and juice; stir in onion mixture. squeeze mixture into each pretzel to fill. Transfer to prepared baking 4. Add pasta to bowl and toss to sheet, sprinkle with additional coat. Stir in spinach, artichokes cheese and bake until cheese melts, and 1⁄4 cup pasta cooking water 5 to 6 min. Sprinkle with scallions (adding more if pasta seems dry). before serving if desired. Fold in 1⁄2 cup mozzarella. MAKES 24 About 60 cal, 3.5 g fat 5. Transfer pasta mixture to broiler- (1.5 g sat), 1 g pro, 80 mg sodium, proof 21⁄2- to 3-qt casserole dish. 5 g carb, 0 g fiber Sprinkle with remaining 1⁄2 cup mozzarella and broil until golden brown, 3 to 5 min. SERVES 8 About 330 cal, 11 g fat (6 g sat), 16 g pro, 510 mg sodium, 42 g carb, 3 g fiber 1 10 GH JAN/FEB 2021 KEY: Q QUICK & EASY G GLUTEN FREE M MAKE AHEAD V VEGETARIAN O ONE POT H HOLIDAY FAVORITE

THE WORKBOOK 2. In large bowl, whisk together inserted in centers comes out clean, 5. Place square cake on large board flour, cocoa, granulated and brown 35 to 40 min. Let cool 10 min. in or serving platter, orienting like a sugars, baking soda, baking powder pans before transferring to wire diamond. Cut round cake in half. Use and salt. In medium bowl, whisk rack to cool completely. some frosting to stick round halves together milk, oil, eggs and vanilla to 2 sides of square to make a heart. extract and mix into flour mixture 4. Meanwhile, using electric mixer, Frost top (and sides, if desired) with until fully incorporated. Mix in beat cream cheese and butter in remaining frosting. Decorate with boiling water (batter will be thin). large bowl until smooth. Beat in sprinkles, nonpareils and hearts. confectioners’ sugar until light and 3. Divide batter among prepared fluffy, about 3 min. SERVES 16 About 565 cal, 29 g fat pans and bake until wooden pick (11.5 g sat), 7 g pro, 410 mg sodium, 75 g carb, 3 g fiber CHOCOLATE HEART CAKE V H M Active 35 min. | Total 2 hr. 21⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 11⁄4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 21⁄4 cups granulated sugar 3⁄4 cup packed brown sugar 21⁄4 tsp baking soda 3⁄4 tsp baking powder 3⁄4 tsp kosher salt 11⁄2 cups whole milk 3⁄4 cup canola oil 3 large eggs 11⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract 11⁄4 cups boiling water FROSTING AND DECORATIONS 2 8-oz pkgs. cream cheese, at room temp 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 2 cups confectioners’ sugar Sprinkles, nonpareils and hearts, for decorating 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Coat one 9-in. square cake pan and one 9-in. round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment; spray parchment. MAKE IT AHEAD! Sit down to tasty, nutritious Test Kitchen–approved meals every single night with this game-changing guide, full of must-try recipes like Crispy Caprese Cakes and Citrusy Shredded Pork. $25, goodhousekeeping.com /mealprepbook.com

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Main image: Mike Garten. Prop styling: Lis Engelhart. Expert Advice + Fun Projects for the Whole Crew a Game! When the family gathers around the table to play a game, kids benefit in big ways. The screen-free time helps little ones develop critical- thinking and logical-reasoning skills, learn to work as part of a team and practice things like patience and turn taking—all while creating fun memories. If it’s time to refresh your game stash, turn the page. With the help of a group of intrepid kids (and parents) who rolled, counted and sleuthed their way through dozens of games, the Good Housekeeping Little Lab found the best ones for toddlers through teens.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING How we tested: We logged hundreds BEST TOY of data points and had nearly 100 testers (kids awards ages 1 to 14 and their 2021 parents) help us rate dozens of games on: Gather around the table for family fun! • Ease of use • Skill development • Kids’ interest in playing again and again FOR AGES STEAL-THE-GOLD CAPER 5+ SILLY SOFA 7+ A COOPERATIVE COMES ALIVE GREEN MISSION Rattlesnake Jake is coiled around a pile of gold nuggets, and players have to try This grumpy piece of furniture needs to In this game, players collect recyclables to snatch each piece away from him. But be fed treats. When players leave goodies and bring them to the correct recycling watch out: His rattle gets more intense, and on its cushions, it grumbles, makes faces centers. If too many items are left behind, then he strikes and takes his gold back! and either eats or spits out the items. everyone loses, so the players must also Lab Results Parents said their families loved Lab Results Kids were enthralled by find a way to work together. the suspense of the game and how everyone the couch, which makes various noises Lab Results Kids learn about jumped with surprise when Jake struck. tailored to the treats it receives. They sustainability as the game goes on — Goliath Games Rattlesnake Jake, wanted to feed it again and again. and they get to play with trucks too. Spin Master Grouch Couch, $20, Adventerra Games Recycle Rally, $25, two or more players two to four players $25, three to five players 7+ A PORKY TWIST ON 8+ DETECTIVE FAMILIES 12+ MIND-MELDING A CLASSIC DICE GAME SOLVE PET MYSTERIES PARTY GAME Pig figurines act like dice as players shake A cake has been stolen, or a rug has been This game offers categories like “foods you them up, roll them and tabulate points soiled, and a rogues’ gallery of pups are eat with ketchup,” and players have just based on the positions in which they land. the suspects. Players use the list of clues 30 seconds to come up with answers that First player to 100 points wins! It comes provided and their logical-reasoning skills will match the other players’. But say with its own “sty” storage. to deduce the culprit in 40 challenges. something wrong, and it’s “Bye, Felicia!” Lab Results Parents appreciated Lab Results Kids were obsessed with Lab Results Since it’s fast-paced without how easy the pigs were to transport, solving cases, while parents were glad the being too wild, many respondents said making this a great go-to travel game. clues were challenging but not too hard. this was a big hit with a mixed-age group. Winning Moves Games Pass the Pigs, ThinkFun Dog Crimes, $15, one player Big G Creative Bye, Felicia!, $18, $13, two or more players three to eight players 114 GH KEY SKILL BUILDERS CREATIVITY LANGUAGE LOGIC PHYSICAL

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