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Who says Thanksgiving can only happen once a year? Certainly not me! When I find myself craving the flavors of Thanksgiving, I make this turkey-day inspired fennel and apple turkey burger recipe. It provides the sensation of the holiday without all the work, pressure, and hours of tending to a huge bird. From all of… Get the full serving >
This peanut-sesame noodles and chicken / tofu satays recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser. I know because I’ve cooked it for 50 more than once. During my senior year of college, I lived in a co-op where we all took turns cooking dinner for the house. One of my favorite parts of the… Get the full serving >
The convenience of purchasing a rotisserie chicken, often for under $8.00, at the grocery store has likely reduced the number of households that actually roast chicken on a regular basis or at all. Don’t get me wrong; I love the convenience of rotisserie chicken and have made some great dishes with a store-bought chicken. But… Get the full serving >
When you ask people why they don’t cook more, one of the most common responses is, “I just don’t have the time.” Even though I agree that everyone is busy, I also think that sometimes we’re looking for the wrong kind of time to cook. It’s not necessary to devote hours solely to your kitchen… Get the full serving >
We are so excited to announce that we launched our weekly meal planning newsletter last week. If you haven’t heard about it, it’s a free email that comes out every Thursday. Subscribers receive a weekly meal plan, which we pack with our signature smarts, delivered right to their inbox. It’s basically like getting a mini-cooking lesson… Get the full serving >
There have been no shortage of highlights since starting Cook Smarts at the beginning of this year. If I had to pick just one though, it’d have to be getting to meet so many wonderful moms and getting a real sneak peek into their lives in the kitchen. While everyone is at their own individual cooking level,… Get the full serving >
