Cooking & Baking Tips: Healthy Fats, Grain Prep & Substitutes

Mastering the kitchen involves understanding healthy fat profiles, variety-specific grain preparation, and safe food handling techniques.

How to Substitute SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia for Honey in Baking

SweetLeaf brand liquid stevia is a natural sweetener made from the leaves of a South American plant. The extract has been used in South America for hundreds of years as a way to sweeten foods and beverages without adding calories or altering blood sugar levels.

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Piece of Pancetta and Slices

How to Cook Pancetta in the Oven

Pancetta, an air-cured pork belly, is the Italian equivalent of bacon. It comes from the same cut of pork but has a rich, salty flavor without the smokiness of bacon.

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Barley crop

How to Cook Barley in a Slow Cooker

Barley is one of the oldest grains, with a history of cultivation dating back over 8,000 years. A 1-cup serving of cooked barley contains 193 calories, less than 1 g of fat, 3.6 g of protein and 6 g of fiber.

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grilled fish fillet

How to Broil Cod Fillets

Cod fish has a white, flaky flesh and is lower in fat than most other types of fish. While fish may be commonly served deep fried, it can easily be broiled for a healthier entree, and the mild flavor of cod complements bold marinades and sauces.

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