Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • Thanksgivingturkey

    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 Spears

    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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  • man and woman at farmers market

    Five Farmers Market Tips

    By Chef Alli on August 2, 2016

    If I had it my way, I’d spend each and every Saturday morning at a Kansas farmers market. The festive atmosphere, local artisans selling their wares, plus the wide variety of meats, fruits and...

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  • woman reading nutrition label

    New nutrition labels coming

    By Cara Harbstreet on June 24, 2016

    What if you held in your hand a tool that could tell you exactly what you wanted to know about a product’s contents and quality? It’s something we demand from the tools we use in everyday life,...

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  • photo of jar salads

    Mason Jar Salads

    By Chef Alli on February 17, 2016

    Mason jar salads seem to be all the rage these days and I’ve jumped on the bandwagon myself. I love getting a chilled jar out of the fridge, packed tight with fresh greens, vegetables and dressing. I...

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  • string of fresh herbs

    Add a little zing!

    By Leah Fliter on February 16, 2016

    If you're like me, you have an entire drawer of spices, but no idea how to use them. Not only are herbs and spices a low-calorie way to add zest to your meal, they also have an array of health...

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  • dried herbs

    Herb Appeal

    By Leah Fliter on February 16, 2016

    COOKING WITH DRIED HERBS Most herbal flavors and aromas are released by heat. Although many cooks prefer fresh herbs, you can use dried versions. When possible, grind whole spices in a grinder or...

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