Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • cooking at home with friends

    12 Reasons You Should Learn to Cook

    By Chef Alli on January 2, 2017

    You’ve gone through the drive-through four times this week, and you’ve packed on a couple pounds over the last year. You’re becoming known in your circle of friends as the guy who would rather phone...

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  • family cooking at Christmas

    Your Christmas dinner

    By Kansas Living on December 16, 2016

    If you haven't made plans for your Christmas feast yet, we've got you covered. Mix and match any of these delicious dishes to wow your guests and family. Christmas Brisket Chef Alli's brisket...

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  • family baking christmas cookies

    Christmas Cookies

    By Kansas Living on December 16, 2016

    Many families enjoy the holiday tradition of making Christmas cookies together. If you don't already, we encourage you to start. It's a great way to spend time together having fun and enjoying good...

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    Top 10 Kitchen Christmas Gifts

    By Chef Alli on December 1, 2016

    1. Electric Pressure Cooker I’m in LOVE with my Cuisinart six-quart electric pressure cooker. It has totally changed the way we do dinner and, boy, does my family dig that. No more overcooked hunks...

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    A foodie-friendly Christmas list

    By Cara Harbstreet on November 30, 2016

    Black Friday has come and gone, but gift-giving season is just getting started. It’s a time to focus on showing how much we care and what better way to do so than through a kitchen gift? After all,...

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    This or That: Thanksgiving Style

    By Kansas Living on November 15, 2016

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  • Family eating at table

    Meal planning success

    By Cara Harbstreet on November 2, 2016

    Everyone has a packed schedule these days which often translates into less time devoted to cooking meals at home. Rather than resort to the convenience of the drive-through window or carry-out...

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  • friends tailgating

    Tailgating Tips

    By Meagan Cramer on October 5, 2016

    It’s fall and for a lot of people that means tailgating season is here. It’s a pastime full of food, fun and friends. At Kansas Living, we love all things food, fun and friends, and we’ve created a...

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  • purchasing kitchen knife

    Buying your first chefs knife

    By Chef Alli on September 20, 2016

    My chefs knife is a tool I use daily. It's the one I reach for every single time. Here are my three tips you should use when purchashing your own.  1) Shop in a kitchen store that allows you to be...

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    Cantaloupe

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection  Choose a melon without bruises, soft spots, moldy patches and cracks.  Aroma is a great indicator of ripeness - the smell should be sweet and fragrant.  Kitchen Tip  How do you know if...

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