Cooking Tips & Inspiration
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Delicious Recipes Using Holiday Leftovers
By Leah Fliter on November 12, 2015
Thanksgiving and Christmas often feature big meals that leave us with some tasty leftovers. Hy-Vee registered dietician Karen Hanson offers some recipes and nutrition tips that will take you beyond...
The Crowd Pleaser
By Chef Alli on November 11, 2015
Preparing a meal for the holidays may seem overwhelming, but with these five tips and the recipes to follow, a large holiday gathering can truly be a joyous event. 1. Have a written plan. Then...
Roasting Vegetables
By Leah Fliter on August 10, 2015
Need a tasty, enticing way to convince your family to eat their veggies? Try roasting them. “Fall vegetables are perfect for roasting,” says Hy-Vee registered dietician Karen Hanson. “Roasting...
Corn and Tomatoes
By Chef Alli on August 10, 2015
Fall is here! That means the kids are off to school and our schedules get a little crazier. Who needs more crazy in their life? Not me! To ease the crazy in your life, check out these tips on...
Beef Nutrition
By Leah Fliter on May 15, 2015
Summer days mean more chances to head outdoors and ramp up your physical activity. Beef-loving Kansans may wonder about fitting beef into a healthy lifestyle; Hy-Vee registered dietitian Karen Hanson...
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