Category Archives: Cooking

Eat locally with in-season fruits and veggies

Gardeners and farmers have been planting cool-weather crops like asparagus, peas and lettuce since the ground was workable. But spring and summer produce is only getting started: June delivers the sweet treats of strawberries, corn and snap peas. We’ve created … Continue reading

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Comment for a chance to win three allergen-friendly cookbooks

Back when my daughter was diagnosed with food allergies, the first thing that ran through my mind was, “What am I going to feed this child?” Her multiple allergies ruled out 85 percent of the food I would have bought … Continue reading

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Smart Health Challenge Week 3: Jess Reed reflects on her schedule, how workouts affect time with her family

In last week’s post, Smart Health Challenge winner Jess Reed changes her fitness and nutrition routine. She eats veggies during Bunco night and follows through with working out. This week, Jess reflects on her schedule, and how it’s affecting her … Continue reading

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Spinach, chicken and goat cheese quesadilla

I don’t know how I lived the first 22 years of my life without goat cheese. Once I tasted the salty, creamy soft cheese, I knew there was no turning back. Unfortunately, it’s a shade on the expensive side. So … Continue reading

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Smokey scalloped sweet potatoes

I was feeling brave last Wednesday and with it being our last day before heading to Ohio for the weekend, I knew I needed to use up the fresh ingredients in my kitchen. So I grabbed my mandolin. Now that … Continue reading

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Embrace York County produce with Seasonal Recipe Contest

For cooking and baking enthusiasts, what’s more exciting than the availability of fresh, local fruits and vegetables? To embrace the growing season in York County, the York Daily Record/Sunday News and Smart magazine have launched a Seasonal Recipe Contest, which … Continue reading

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Marinated chicken and white wine pasta sauce

I am very pleased with myself. I’m on a streak with making up recipes and things turning out well. During the weekend, I knew I would be making something with chicken. So it had been thawing for a day or … Continue reading

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In the kitchen with Chef Andrew Little

Chef Andrew Little, 38, of Hanover has been cooking up Pennsylvania Dutch culinary creations that receive national attention. Hungry for what he’s cooking? You can taste his dishes at The Sheppard Mansion in Hanover or read up on his blog for … Continue reading

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Video: Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month in April

FlipSide Weekend is cooking in the studio! After seeing a lot of Pinterest posts on interesting grilled cheese recipes using everything from avocados to bacon to pesto, we decided to test this one in the office. We also wanted to … Continue reading

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Simple ingredients for an Italian meal

Most of the meals I cook at home don’t require a recipe. Steam some broccoli, toss it with pasta and sauce, add some grated cheese. Poach two eggs, lay them on a bed of spinach and add a few blue … Continue reading

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