Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • drinkingwater

    Drink more water!

    By Chef Alli on November 13, 2018

    There’s no doubt our bodies feel happier and healthier when we are well-hydrated. Drinking plenty of water is important for our overall health and well-being; it aids with digestion, keeps us regular...

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  • kitchenorganization

    12 Small Improvements That Made My Kitchen More Organized

    By Chef Alli on November 13, 2018

    Once I establish a good system that makes my life easier and my work more streamlined, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. And, because cooking involves a significant amount of work, good systems in...

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  • casseroledish

    Freezer Meals Casserole Style

    By Chef Alli on November 6, 2018

    Q: Can casseroles be frozen and baked later? A: Absolutely! Most family-favorite casseroles make perfect freezer meals. While you’re knee-deep in the recipe, why not go ahead and make a double or...

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  • 7 Delicious Things to Cook in November

    By Kansas Living on October 29, 2018

    It's November! Halloween is done, Thanksgiving is up next. Here are 7 delicious recipes for you to try this month. Click on each picture for the recipe. 1. Cheesy Gnocchi Pork Skillet 2. Smoked...

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  • family eating turkey leftovers

    7 recipes for turkey leftovers

    By Kansas Living on October 10, 2018

    If your family didn't gobble up all the turkey, here are 7 recipes you can use for turkey leftovers. Each recipe serves four and calls for fully cooked, leftover roast turkey.  Turkey and Black...

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  • Girls Canning

    Preserving the Harvest by Canning and Pickling

    By Linda Ditch on October 4, 2018

    With the arrival of autumn, I’ve got my eye on the weather looking for the first frost of the season. My garden was sad during this very hot and dry summer, but it perked up once the rain returned,...

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    10 Delicious Things to Cook in October

    By Kansas Living on October 3, 2018

    It's October! As we welcome cooler temps, we also welcome warmer meals. Here are 10 delicious recipes for you to try this month. Click on each picture for the recipe. 1. Instant Pot Jambalaya 2....

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  • France Family #2

    A Dinner from France Farms

    By Kansas Living on September 6, 2018

    These recipes were orginally shared at the 2018 Kansas State Fair by Amy, a farm and ranch wife from western Kansas. Thanks to these recipes, you can dine like the France family, a farm and...

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  • Father and Daughter Baking

    Homemade Dough and Tea Ring

    By Kansas Living on August 29, 2018

    These recipes were orginally shared at the 2018 Kansas State Fair by Melanie, a farm wife from western Kansas who loves to bake. Ever have the urge to bake something from scratch? Well we have...

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  • Delicious Dutch-Oven Recipes

    By Chef Alli on August 17, 2018

    When you hear the words “Dutch oven,” do you automatically think of campfire cooking? Many do, and when we need that kind of support out in the wilderness, it’s a superb vessel for feeding the crew...

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