Cooking Tips & Inspiration

  • kitchen shears

    Why you need kitchen shears

    By Chef Alli on January 11, 2022

    While some home cooks may feel kitchen shears are more of a gadget, I have found them to be an essential tool I employ nearly every time I cook.  From cutting pizza and quesadillas, to snipping...

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  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

    14 Recipes Featuring Peanut Butter

    By Kansas Living on December 29, 2021

    Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day on January 24 by giving a few of our recipes a try.  1. Peanut Coconut Curry Shrimp My Pretty Brown Fit + Eats 2. Banana Jungle Pops 3. Spicy Peanut...

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  • group at a holiday party

    Holiday Guest Etiquette

    By Chef Alli on December 16, 2021

    Most people are terrific at parties, but sometimes we all need a reminder of how to be considerate and respectful of our hosts.  Always RSVP in a timely manner   As soon as you know what your...

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  • 11 Things Young Cooks Were Surprised to Learn

    By Chef Alli on December 10, 2021

    Sometimes doing things ourselves is the only way we learn. No amount of talking or teaching from others can make an impact like when we succeed or fail on our own. This applies to when we are...

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  • 15 Cooking Hacks For Everyone

    By Chef Alli on December 10, 2021

    These tips can make recipes more flavorful, cooking more fun and every cook more successful.   1. SOAK YOUR APPLES IN SALT  The best way to keep sliced apples from turning brown is to place the...

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  • Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cranberries

    The Best Make-and-Take Dishes

    By Kansas Living on November 30, 2021

    Make and take – since it’s more likely than last year that we’ll be able to travel to holiday dinners with friends and family (hopefully) - here are some great options to make at home, then take with...

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  • holiday charcuterie

    Tips for Making a Christmas Charcuterie Board

    By Chef Alli on November 17, 2021

    Creating a charcuterie is super fun since there are so many delicious and easy options that take just minutes to prepare. Pronounced “shahr-ku-tuh-ree,” a charcuterie board is usually comprised of an...

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  • Roasted Acorn Squash

    14 Recipes for Roasting

    By Kansas Living on October 27, 2021

    Looking for roasted squash? Roasted red pepper soup? Roasted chicken? We have options.  1. Pan Seared Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Pears Not Entirely Average 2. Roasted Acorn Squash Belle of...

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  • basket of winter squash

    Your Guide to Winter Squash

    By Chef Alli on October 1, 2021

    I love cooking with winter squash because their flavors are delicious and they're full of great things like vitamins A and C and fiber. This guide will help you pick just the right one and provides...

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