Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • octoberrecipes

    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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  • school lunch

    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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  • immersion blender

    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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  • lunch box

    Tips for Heathy Lunchbox Fare Your Kids Will Eat

    By Linda Ditch on July 11, 2018

    As the start of school approaches, now is the time to start planning those lunchbox meals. Did you fall into the morning-rush trap last year? You know, when everyone’s trying to get out the door,...

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  • cedar salmon

    Secrets to Grilling Cedar-Planked Salmon

    By Chef Alli on June 5, 2018

    Grilling salmon on a cedar plank is simple. It’s an easy (not to mention elegant) way to infuse fish and seafood with smoky flavor, yielding succulent, tender fish that’s not soon forgotten.  Here’s...

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  • grilling tools

    5 Must Have Grilling Tools

    By Linda Ditch on June 4, 2018

    What better way to spend a summer day than to gather around the relaxed atmosphere of the grill, enjoying a cold beverage while the grill’s “master” prepares the meal. If you wish to be the king or...

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