Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • Kitchen Utensils Drawer

    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

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

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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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  • Man Pouring Oil in Hot Pan

    Cooking with the Right Oil

    By Chef Alli on May 26, 2021

    Did you know the oils you choose to cook with can make or break your dish?  When oils are cooked at high temperatures, they eventually reach their smoke point. The smoke point is the temperature at...

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    A Guide to Cooking Oils

    By Chef Alli on May 26, 2021

    Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)  Extra-virgin olive oil is a common cooking oil. Many cooks regularly use EVOO for baking and sauteing, along with making dressings, sauces and marinades. EVOO has a...

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  • Oil in Pantry

    5 Tips for Storing Cooking Oil

    By Chef Alli on May 26, 2021

    Properly storing your cooking oil is the first step to cooking success. Here are some of Chef Alli’s tips for storing cooking oil in the pantry for good quality, freshness and flavor:   1. Store-...

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  • Steak in Cast Iron Skillet

    How to Cook Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet

    By Chef Alli on May 10, 2021

    Thank goodness there’s more than one way to cook a good steak. We often think steak should only be grilled, and that couldn’t be more incorrect. Go ahead and resign yourself to this: a nice thick...

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