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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

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...

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Create an Appetizer Party

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...

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5 Fun Spice Blends

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...

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Black-Eyed Peas

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...

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Plump, Sweet, Superfood Blueberries

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...

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10 Food Trends for 2021

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...

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Menu Idea: Cozy Winter Pantry Meal

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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