Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • 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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    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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    A Charcuterie Board for Any Occasion

    By Linda Ditch on August 9, 2018

    Some people call it an antipasti platter. Others think of it as hors d’oeuvres, while many just see it as a basic cheese and meat snack. Whatever you call it, a charcuterie board is a great way to...

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    A Better System for Back-to-School Lunches

    By Chef Alli on July 11, 2018

    When the craziness of back-to-school begins, I remember being thankful for a system that helped keep my kitchen and pantry organized.  Below are simple steps to organize your back-to-school chaos...

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    10 Genius Ways to Utilize Your Immersion Blender

    By Chef Alli on July 11, 2018

    If you’re thinking an immersion blender is used primarily to purée soups, get ready to be amazed.  Not only does an immersion blender (also known as a stick blender or a hand blender) spave space, it...

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