Cooking Tips & Inspiration

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    Minimal Ingredient Meals

    By Kansas Living on March 20, 2020

    We're all looking for simple, delicious meals to feed ourselves and our families during this unprecedented time. These will help you get dinner together easily, provided you have the supplies, which...

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    Tips for Hosting Easter Dinner

    By Chef Alli on March 18, 2020

    Easter signals Spring and after the long winter months here in the Heartland, we are all very anxious for sunshine and warmer weather - the perfect time to gather friends and family for a meal to...

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    Ravioli Recipes

    By Kansas Living on March 5, 2020

    These ravioli recipes are creamy, cheesy and delicious.  1. Baked Three-Cheese Ravioli Brooklyn Farm Girl 2. One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta The Cozy Cook 3. Baked Ravioli Drugstore Divas 4....

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  • 15 Easy and Flavorful Ways to Use Salsa In Everyday Cooking

    By Chef Alli on March 3, 2020

    Take advantage of salsa’s bold flavors, versatility and ease when you’re in the kitchen. It’s not only tasty, but the health benefits are great, too. Tomatoes, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro in...

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  • multiple soups

    Soup Swap 101

    By Chef Alli on February 11, 2020

     A soup swap is a fun opportunity to gather with friends AND take home a variety of soups. The best part? You only have to make one big batch of your favorite soup. Planning Your Soup Swap Set a...

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  • lambmeat

    How to Cook Lamb

    By Chef Alli on February 7, 2020

    Lamb might seem like an intimidating dish, but these simple tips will help you cook a leg of lamb that’s juicy, tender and flavorful. Until recently, I completely identified with people who worried...

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  • strawberry yogurt bites

    Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats

    By Eryn Carter on February 3, 2020

    Feb. 14 signifies a day of love, giving and for most, a sugar rush. Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated by gifting loved ones with a variety of sweet treats that can leave you feeling sluggish....

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  • Kids a Cookin': Super -Duper Spread

    By Kansas Living on January 27, 2020

    INGREDIENTS: 1 apple 1 cup peanut butter 1 /4 cup honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Wash, peel, core and dice apple. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine apple, peanut butter, honey...

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  • Kids a Cookin': Pyramid Butterfly

    By Kansas Living on January 27, 2020

    INGREDIENTS: 1 slice American cheese 1 celery stalk, 3-inches long 1 tablespoon peanut butter or cream cheese 2 to 6 raisins 2 pretzel sticks INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Cut cheese slice diagonally...

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  • Kids a Cookin': Peanut Butter Balls

    By Kansas Living on January 27, 2020

    INGREDIENTS: 1 /4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky) 1 /4 cup honey 1 /2 cup nonfat dry milk 1 /4 cup quick or old fashioned oats 3 /4 cup crisp rice cereal (save 1 /2 cup to crush) ...

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