What do knife skills have to do with nutrition? More than you'd think! A new study has found that "Adults who don't flip on the TV during dinner and those who eat home-cooked meals are less likely to be obese." Why is cooking at home healthier? An article from HealthDay quoted, "Preparing your food at home gives you control over what goes on your plate." YOU are the one who decides what ingredients you use and how much! Do you forgo cooking at home because it's too time consuming? Brushing up on your knife skills and practicing can make a world of difference! You'll be chopping onions, slicing peppers, and dicing tomatoes in no time. Check out this awesome knife skills packet from Utah State University Cooperative Extension for more detailed information on knives, knife care, storage, and using your knives. Additionally, this is an excellent resource from NY Times Cooking with video tutorials for different knife cuts.
Practice Makes Perfect! During a recent Sound Dietitians Basic Knife Skills Class, we practiced our slicing, dicing, and chopping with two yummy salad recipes. Enjoy! ~Leah, Dietetic Intern ![]() Earthbound Farm Health Salad Makes 4 entrée servings or 8 side servings Recipe from The Earthbound Cook Ingredients:
Tofu-Dill Dressing Makes 2 cups Recipe from The Earthbound Cook Ingredients:
Pineapple and Jicama Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Makes 6 servings Recipe adapted from The Earthbound Cook Ingredients: Honey dressing-
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10/11/2022 05:39:50 am
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10/12/2022 04:56:46 pm
Thank you for this guide! I really want to improve my knife skills and this is very helpful as a starter. Any recommendations on the best knives for beginners?
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4/25/2023 11:45:27 pm
This piece was a joy to read. Please check this out before visiting any other blogs, as it contains the best content of any of them. Do you eat out frequently because you lack the time to prepare meals at home? Knife abilities can easily improved with practice and review. It won't be long before you're slicing peppers, cutting tomatoes, and chopping onions. You must also check out Lifestartupessentials.com it has some great insights too.
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1/9/2025 08:27:10 pm
This blog is really helpful! The tips on knife skills make cooking easier and safer. It's also great to know how cooking at home can help with healthy eating and control over ingredients. Thanks for sharing!
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