Cooking Tips & Inspiration

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    Cooking with fresh herbs

    By Chef Alli on July 27, 2020

    Fresh herbs can make a so-so meal taste out of this world. When you're cooking with fresh herbs, use these tips to make sure they're the tastiest and freshest they can be ensuring your food tastes...

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    Top 6 Herbs for Cooking

    By Chef Alli on July 27, 2020

    I know I say this a lot but cooking with fresh herbs significantly adds to the flavor of any dish. It’s simply a fact.  Think of how a sprinkle of sweet basil over homegrown tomatoes and fresh...

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    Celebrate Ice Cream Month with these recipes

    By Kansas Living on June 30, 2020

    Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July with all these fun recipes.  1. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars Sugar Salt Magic 2. Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Home Cooking Memories 3....

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    A Guide to Processed Tomato Products

    By Chef Alli on June 30, 2020

    When we can't get perfect summer tomatoes, it’s super convenient to use processed tomatoes for our favorite sauces, soups and sides. I like to keep my pantry as well stocked as possible with various...

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    8 Unique Ways to Use Summer Produce

    By Eryn Carter on June 17, 2020

    Sunshine, warm weather and longer days are all indications that summer is here. One of the best benefits the summer months provide is ripe produce. While grilling corn and roasting broccoli may be...

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    Food Storage Tips

    By Chef Alli on June 11, 2020

    I am always seeking ways to keep food fresh for my family while also reducing food waste. Below are some of my favorite food storage tips that have made a difference in my household. First Things...

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  • Celebrate National Dairy Month with these recipes

    By Kansas Living on May 29, 2020

    Celebrate National Dairy Month in June with all the dairy.  1. Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast Simply Happenings 2. Homemade Coffee Creamer The Flour Handprint 3. Squeeze Freeze Ice Cream 4...

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  • Coffee filters

    19 Ways Coffee Filters Can Save You in the Kitchen

    By Chef Alli on May 20, 2020

    I’m always on the look-out for different ways to use the things I already have on hand, especially when they are readily available and affordable. Below are a few reasons I found coffee filters to be...

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    10 Pantry Staples for Eating Healthy

    By Eryn Carter on May 12, 2020

    Whether you’re caught in the middle of a pandemic or too busy to make it to the grocery store, shelf stable food items are a kitchen must. The convenience of having items in your pantry for several...

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    Barbecue Recipes

    By Kansas Living on May 1, 2020

    While meat protein may be a little more difficult to find in the grocery stores because of the distruption in the food supply chain, we encourage you to utilize the meat products you have in your...

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