Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • Knives on Magnetic Strip

    How to Use and Care for Your Chef’s Knife

    By Chef Alli on September 1, 2021

    A good quality chef’s knife can transform daily kitchen tasks and meal prep. If your chef’s knife feels comfortable in your grip, is well cared for and sharp, you can chop ingredients much more...

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    15 Recipes for Game Day

    By Kansas Living on August 31, 2021

    September signals the beginning of fall (and football season!), and we have the perfect recipe for you.  1. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pickles with Creamy Garlic Dip In the Kitch 2. Beer Corn Crack...

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    Why Beans are Good for You

    By Sheridan Wimmer on August 10, 2021

    We all know the little rhyme about beans – beans, beans the magical fruit. We’ll stop there, but the reason beans make us a tad gassy is because of raffinose, a carbohydrate that’s poorly digested by...

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    Cooking with Beans

    By Chef Alli on August 10, 2021

    I'm always hungry, it seems. However, lately I've noticed when I eat beans, the next day I'm feeling much more satisfied and not as apt to be constantly wanting snacks. Is that my imagination? Turns...

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    Staying Safe in the Kitchen

    By Chef Alli on July 29, 2021

    Accidents are bound to happen in the kitchen. With sharp knives, high heat and moving beaters, things can get dicey.   Understanding potential kitchen hazards can help you and your family avoid cuts...

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  • Honey Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto

    10 Just Peachy Recipes

    By Kansas Living on July 29, 2021

    Peaches aren't just a southern thing--enjoy summer with 10 recipes celebrating peaches.  1. Peach BBQ Chicken Pizza Chisel and Fork 2. Honey Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto...

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  • How to Cook Dried Beans in Your Instant Pot

    By Kansas Living on July 26, 2021

    Here’s the fastest, easiest way to cook dried beans with total success using your 6-quart electric pressure cooker.  How to Make Instant Pot Beans  Sort through the dried beans making sure there...

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    Bean Recipes

    By Kansas Living on July 20, 2021

    July 20, 2021 Hummus July 20, 2021 Layered Greek Hummus Dip July 26, 2021 How to Cook Dried Beans in Your Instant Pot August 10, 2021 Mexican Rice Casserole...

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  • 10 Hot Dog Recipes

    By Kansas Living on June 30, 2021

    July is National Hot Dog Month – and we’ve got 10 recipes for you. 1. Corn Dog Nuggets Crinkled Cookbook 2. Chili Cheese Dogs The Cozy Cook 3. Grilled Cheese Hot Dog Butter Your Biscuit...

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  • 10 Camping Recipes

    By Kansas Living on May 26, 2021

    June is National Camping  Month – and we’ve got 10 recipes to help you make the greatest camping memories. 1. Enchilada Foil Pack Eating on a Dime 2. Cowboy Caviar The Cozy Cook 3. Grilled...

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