Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • English muffin and peanut butter and banana

    A sweet healthy snack

    By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018

    Fresh fruit is naturally sweet but sometimes that just doesn’t quite cut it. A whole grain English muffin with peanut or almond butter can serve as a base for your favorite fruit topped with mini...

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  • crunchy snack with vegetables and hummus

    A healthy snack with crunch

    By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018

    If you're looking for a filling, healthy and crunchy snack, look no further than fresh vegetables. Fresh veggies provide the ultimate crunch factor, and including a grain such as pretzels or pita...

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  • charcuterie board

    How to build a charcuterie board

    By Chef Alli on December 15, 2017

    Charcuterie boards are all the rage these days. Charcuterie (shahr-cute-uh-ree) is a French word for any smoked, dry-cured or cooked meat, and they can be a tasty and beautiful addition to any dinner...

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  • Fresh vs frozen vegetables

    Canned vegetables vs frozen

    By Cara Harbstreet on October 30, 2017

    Fresh vegetables are better than canned or frozen, right? Not so fast. There are clear advantages and disadvantages to using fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables depending on your recipe,...

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  • Woman Washing Potatoes

    6 Secrets to Perfect Baked Potatoes

    By Chef Alli on September 6, 2017

    What makes the perfect baked potato? Crispy cracklin' skin with a light fluffy interior, right? Thankfully, making the perfect baked potato is quite easy to do. Just follow the steps below and you'll...

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  • Kid Eating A Burger

    Grilling Beefy Burgers

    By Chef Alli on September 5, 2017

    Get to know your beef Juicy grilled burgers are made from 80 percent lean ground chuck. Chuck is full of fat and that fat equals flavor. And don’t worry about the extra fat (flavor). The extra fat...

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  • woman drinking red drink after workout

    Summer hydration

    By Cara Harbstreet on August 8, 2017

    Summer brings with it hot and steamy days. When the heat index soars into the triple digits, it’s more important than ever to consider hydration. Whether you’re working long days outside or hammering...

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  • steak on a grill with meat thermometer

    Food safety and summer BBQs

    By Cara Harbstreet on June 20, 2017

    Summer grilling season is well underway. With plenty of warm (OK, hot and humid) days ahead of us, it’s more important than ever to get a good handle on food safety to avoid inviting food-borne...

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  • Get organized post on fridge

    8 tips to keep your fridge and freezer organized

    By Chef Alli on June 19, 2017

    Bring peace and order to your heart and soul by implementing a few simple strategies for taming kitchen chaos. Even if you only put one of these into service for your family, you’ll be surprised what...

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  • homemade condiments

    Get saucy

    By Cara Harbstreet on May 31, 2017

    Shake off those grill covers and break out your t(h)ongs. Summer grilling season is upon us at last. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, and any day in between, this lineup of tasty sauces and dressings...

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