Cooking Tips
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5 Ways to Improve Your Sandwich
Sandwiches are a simple meal that you can often eat on-the-go. While it might just look like two slices of bread or a wrap layered with meat, cheese and vegetables, a sandwich has endless possibilities. Whether for taste, reduced sogginess or to achieve a new texture, upgrade your sandwich game with the following tips. 1….
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Differences Between an Omelette and a Scrambler
When you’re deciding on breakfast at Colony Diner, the first food that comes to mind is likely eggs. We have many dishes centered around eggs, including omelettes and scramblers, which we call “scramelts”. Both include eggs whisked with other ingredients like cheese, meat and vegetables, served with toast and home fries. Yet beyond these similarities,…
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4 Ways to Cook & Eat Potatoes
National surveys show potatoes are one of our favorite vegetables! According to the International Potato Center, they are the third most important food crop in the world. Potatoes are versatile, affordable and easily accessible in a number of shapes, sizes and colors. Learn more about our most loved ways to prepare and eat potatoes at…
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4 Tasty Ways to Eat Tomatoes
Delicious, juicy tomatoes are packed with vitamins and nutrients like potassium, Vitamin C and folate. Adding more tomatoes to your diet can help prevent cancer, support your heart health and reduce high blood pressure. Beyond their great taste, tomatoes are versatile! There are countless ways to cook tomatoes and they can also be eaten raw….
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How to Use Different Types of Onions
Onions are one of the most consumed vegetables in the world! According to the National Onion Association, per capita onion consumption has risen over 70 percent in the last two decades. There are many different types of onions and ways to prepare them. With the option to fry, roast, grill or eat onions raw, you…
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How to Make the Perfect Salad
Our bodies need plenty of fruits and vegetables to stay strong and healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 2.5 cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit per day. Salads provide both, in addition to many other vitamins and minerals we need to thrive. A tasty salad makes the perfect meal any time of…
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3 Ways to Cook Fish
Did you know fish is one of the healthiest foods in the world? It’s also one of the most delicious! Fish is packed with protein, Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids for overall wellness. Popular fish include salmon, cod and tuna. Here are three different ways to cook fish. 1. Baked Fish Fish can be…
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5 Basic Cooking Hacks to Save Time
Many people think home cooking is too time-consuming and complex for basic skill sets. If you have a busy schedule, it may seem easier to grab a quick breakfast or order takeout for dinner. Yet there are basic hacks that can make home cooking more efficient, approachable and fun for the average person. 1. Make…
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5 Tips to Host a Holiday Party
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for party hosts! Whether it’s your first or 15th party, the key to hosting a successful gathering is preparation. Between friends stopping by for a quick visit and big family dinners, you may have house guests throughout December. We have 5 tips to be a great…
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6 Common Cooking & Food Prep Questions
There are many misconceptions when it comes to food – for instance, what shelf items need to be refrigerated after opening. It’s no wonder people have questions with so many different foods to prep, cook and store! Whether you are new to the kitchen or have curiosities when it comes to food, we have answers…