Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • 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...

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    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...

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    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...

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  • Corn & 'Maters | Chef Alli | Kansas Living

    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...

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  • Beef Nutrition | Karen's Nutrition | Kansas Living

    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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  • Delicious Seafood | Kansas Living

    Delicious Seafood

    By Leah Fliter on February 13, 2015

    Although we live in a landlocked state, Kansans can — and should — enjoy seafood as part of a nutritious diet. “Eating seafood twice a week decreases our risk of dying from heart disease by 36...

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    Tailgating with Nutrition in Mind

    By Leah Fliter on August 15, 2014

    Supporting your favorite team is always fun. When you add in tasty food, you up your game, but we may end up calling "foul" on our waistlines. Registered dietitian Karen Hanson offers tips to keep...

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