University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County
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Helping you prepare healthy foods in a hurry

Alice Henneman, MS, Registered Dietitian and Extension Educator
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County

 

Kitchen Helpers

Here are links that answer questions our office receives most frequently from busy cooks. We hope you find this information helpful as you're trying to "cook it quick."

Getting Ready to Cook

Ingredient Substitutions
Check here if you're missing an ingredient and want to save the time needed for a trip to the store.

Finding Recipes on the Internet
Follow this link the next time you want to track down a recipe or find one using ingredients you have on hand.

Tips for Using Artificial Sweeteners
Food and Health Communications gives links to various sources of information on how to use sugar substitutes.

Food Lover's Companion dictionary of food items
If you've never heard of one of the ingredients in a recipe, Epicurious's online food dictionary of more than 4,000 items may help you out.

Chill Out Over the Holidays: Bake Ahead & Freeze!
These holiday tips work year around for helping you enjoy baking when it's convenient for you.

Get Out of the Kitchen When Company's Coming: Cook Ahead
Use this 3-step approach to avoid last minute rushing around when you have company.

Cooking

When Is Food "Done?"
Check here for doneness tests from everything from cookies to cheesecake to meats. Plus, learn how to choose and use the various types of thermometers.

It Takes More Than Cooking to Make Food Safe!
Here's a quick step-by-step overview of how to keep food safe from purchasing through handling leftovers.

Slow Cooker Safety
A slow cooker can save you time, but it's important to use it correctly or you may lose time being sick!

Handling Foods After Cooking

Food Marketing Institute's "Food Keeper"

 

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Alice C. Henneman, MS, RD
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska
Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County

Fax: (402) 441-7148
Phone: (402) 441-7180
E-Mail: ahenneman1@unl.edu
Web site: lancaster.unl.edu/food

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