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Chef Susan writes a monthly newsletter, LCK’s Cooking Well, featuring information and tips on ingredients, planning, cooking, and other culinary-related tidbits – all part of an endeavor to prepare delicious, enjoyable meals that also support better health and well-being.
Several archived articles are featured below.
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Fish and Seafood Dinner Planning Ideas
Lean proteins, like fish and seafood, are essential ingredients to include when cooking health and brain-boosting meals. This month is all about incorporating more fish and seafood into our dinner planning routines. Fish and seafood top the list for lean...
Humble, Health- and Memory-Boosting Oats
What starts as an inedible kernel for human diets transforms into one of the world’s healthiest whole grains. A bit understated and humble, oats may not always be given their due respect. This small but mighty grain supports good health and brain function by...
Create an Appetizer Party
Create an Appetizer Party Whether we are keeping our holiday gatherings to immediate family or inviting a few others to join in, menu planning is on the minds of many. Hosting a holiday appetizer party offers an opportunity to enjoy tantalizing small bites and...
5 Fun Spice Blends
5 Fun Spice Blends Live life with a little spice. -- Anonymous We can all use a little help in the kitchen from time to time! For as much as I enjoy mixing herbs and spices to create wonderful flavor profiles for my recipes, I LOVE having pre-made spice blends...
Black-Eyed Peas
Black-Eyed Peas Creamy in color with a signature black, brown, or red "eye", black-eyed peas have a long history of providing savory flavor to cuisines across the world. These small but mighty legumes are well-loved for their flavor, nutrients, shelf life, and...
Plump, Sweet, Superfood Blueberries
Plump, Sweet, Superfood Blueberries Summer is Mother Nature’s busy season for producing a wide array of wonderful fruit and vegetables for us to enjoy. Currently, plump, sweet blueberries are making their appearance at local farmers' markets in my area and...
Thoughts on Cooking and Eating for Health and Wellness from Registered Dietitian, Sara Bloms
Thoughts on Cooking and Eating for Health and Wellness from Registered Dietitian, Sara Bloms Sara Bloms, a Registered Dietitian and colleague of mine located in Minneapolis, MN has served consumers in a variety of ways over the past 13 year. From creating...
Drying Citrus Peels to Reduce Food Waste
Drying Citrus Peels to Reduce Food Waste Winter is prime citrus time! In addition to using the vitamin and mineral-packed fruit and juice of these lovely gems, DRYING THE CITRUS PEELS can brighten your cooking year-round and help reduce food waste. Use organic...
10 Food Trends for 2021
10 Food Trends for 2021 When it comes to food trends for 2021, I think it is safe to say that health and wellness is the overarching theme. Certainly, the ongoing pandemic is strongly influencing trends not only from a health standpoint but also due to the...
Menu Idea: Cozy Winter Pantry Meal
Menu Idea: Cozy Winter Pantry Meal There is something so satisfying about gathering items from my pantry and refrigerator, then simmering them in a pot on the stove. I love the process, the aroma that fills the house, and the comfort and nourishment that is...
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