Have you ever wondered how to safely and consistently dice an onion? Grab a sharp knife, a cutting board, and an onion and watch this closed captioned video to follow a few simple steps. Before you know it, you’ll be an onion dicing pro! You can use this technique for dozens of Click ‘N Cook… Read more
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Thanksgiving Food Safety
Thanksgiving may look different this year. While you’re changing your plans to be sure you’re COVID safe, make sure you keep in mind these tips for keeping your food safe! Safe Turkey Preparation Wash your hands with hot, soapy water before working with any food. Keep the raw turkey separate from other foods – in… Read more
Vegetarian Protein: Using Dry Beans and Lentils
Many people are struggling to find some of the staples they typically cook with. Does your family typically eat meat at most meals but now you’re having a hard time finding it? Are you thinking about adding more beans and legumes to your diet but you aren’t sure where to start? Read-on for a re-post… Read more
Prep School: Plant-Based Proteins
Protein is a necessary part of our diets and is part of every cell in the body. Our bodies use it to build, maintain and repair muscles, tissues, organs, and it is a building block for bones, skin, and blood. Even hair and nails are made of protein. Many people get the protein they need… Read more
Learning to Love Ugly Produce
Have you been to the grocery store and been disappointed with how the produce looks? Lumpy potatoes, tiny apples, knobby carrots- none of it looks very appetizing! This is what is commonly referred to as “ugly produce.” This ugly produce is perfectly good to eat, it just doesn’t look as good as other produce. Why… Read more
Eat Right, Bite by Bite
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is: Eat Right, Bite by Bite. One of the ways that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is promoting eating right is by reminding people that a healthy diet doesn’t need to be overwhelming or restrictive. Making small goals and changes can add up to… Read more
Click ‘N Cook Top of 2019
As the year comes to an end, we’d like to thank you for visiting Healthy Tips! We hope we’ve given you recipes, knowledge, and ideas to take into the new year. As we look back over the past twelve months, a few recipes and blog posts really rose to the top. We have big plans… Read more
Ingredient Substitutions
Have you ever gone into the kitchen to make a recipe, only to find you’re out of a key ingredient? This can be so frustrating! Your recipe is probably not going to work if you try to make it without a critical ingredient and now you have to go to the store to pick up… Read more
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Maybe it’s your first time hosting or you’re an expert. Either way, if you’re trying to please all of your guests, don’t forget about the vegetarians. Generally, vegetarians are people who don’t eat meat, poultry, or seafood. There are many types of vegetarians. Some eat eggs and dairy (lacto-ovo… Read more
What’s in Season: Fall 2019
Fall is certainly here. It is getting chilly and the days are getting shorter. The holidays are just around the corner – so hopefully you’ll be able to balance all of the candy, gravy, and pies with some other fall favorites. Read on for some hearty recipes to use up all of the seasonal fruits… Read more