Cook & Eat | Printable Version |
We all eat, but we don’t all cook, and why should we? These days you can jump in your car and get a burger for a dollar. But ask yourself the real price- the price to your health. That burger, which if you’re not cooking, can be an every day occurrence, not to mention the breakfast sandwich in the morning and the pizza on the way home from work. While it is possible to eat healthfully at a restaurant, the choices are often limited and can be expensive. The best way to save money and your health without compromising taste is to cook!
Cooking does not have to be a huge endeavor with pots and pans simmering on the stove for hours. Cooking can be as easy as boiling whole wheat pasta and adding a bit of low-sodium tomato sauce, or making a quick and easy stew in your slow cooker. You have a meal as tasty as you would had you gone to a restaurant but for a lot less money and definitely at a serving size that is more appropriate than those heaping plates you’ll find at a restaurant.
In addition to being easier on your wallet and waistline, cooking can be a lot of fun. Once you get the basics down it can be exciting to see if you can challenge yourself with new ingredients and cooking styles.
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Kitchen Basics
Tools and Equipment | VIDEO
Selecting A Chef's Knife
Essential (and Optional) Kitchen Equipment
Essential (and Optional) Kitchen Appliances
Time Savers | VIDEO
Five Tips for Getting Supper on the Table in Record Time
Simple Technique | VIDEO
Mistakes Every Chef Makes and How to Avoid Them
Commonly Used Cooking Techniques
Basic Knife Skills
The Basics
Quick Reference Guide for Commonly Used Measuring Units
Herb and Spice Substitutions
Food Safety | VIDEO
Food Safety Basics
Tips for Fresh Produce Safety
Cook & Eat
Think Outside the Box
Creative in the Kitchen
Lighten Up | VIDEO
Leaner and Lighter Cooking
Know Your Fats | VIDEO
Easy on the Olive Oil
Olive Oils-What’s the Difference?
A Chef’s Tips for Dining Out
Culinary Adventures
Take a Culinary Leap
A Cooking Community
Fresh is Best
Leftovers | VIDEO
The Right Time for Some Left Overs
Slow Cookers | VIDEO
Selecting a Slow Cooker
Adapting Your Favorite Recipes to a Slow Cooker and Other Slow Cooking Tips
A Few Words on Slow Cooker Safety
Hot Topics
Seasonal Foods | VIDEO
Cooking Root Vegetables
Super Foods
Cooking up Fruits and Vegetables
Gluten-Free
Tips For Cooking Gluten-Free
Living Gluten-Free in a Gluten-Loving Household
Sweeteners | VIDEO
A Sugar by any Other Name is Still Sugar
Tips for Moderating Sugar Intake
Artificial Sweeteners
Where Does Your Food Come From?
Where Did All the Farming Go?
Where Does Our Meat Come From?
Cooking w/ Kids
Picky Eaters | VIDEO
Attacking the Problem Behaviorally – Yours and Theirs!
Creative Food Solutions
The Power of You
Meal Makeover
Why Makeover?
School Lunch | VIDEO
Setting a new Rule for Lunch in School
Fun in the Kitchen | VIDEO
Cooking with Toddlers
Cooking with School-age Children
Cooking With Teens
Age Appropriate Tips to Get Your Kids Cooking
Sneak Attack
Teach a Little, Sneak a Little
My Kitchen
Navigating the Aisles | VIDEO
Shopping Around for Health
Stocking the Staples | VIDEO
Cooking Beans
Cooking Grains and Flours
Oils
Spices, Herbs and Vinegars
Shopping on a Budget
A Few Tips for Cutting Down Your Grocery Bill
The Must-Haves Food Shopping List
Grab and Go Snacks | VIDEO
Healthy Snack Bites
Snacks for the Sweet Tooth
Why, When, and How to Snack
Blogs
Inside Ana's Kitchen