Cooking Tips

There is a lot of nutrition information on the internet; some of it may be misleading or not true. Our team of UConn registered dietitians provides fact-based food and nutrition information to help you make informed choices, and stay healthy! Below are tip sheets that offer trustworthy information on health and nutrition for adults. Our information is provided in pdf format, in both English and Spanish.


Thaw A Turkey

How to Thaw a Turkey handout

PDF in both English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

When to Toss Food

Trash It Or Eat It? Handout

PDF in both English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Cook A Turkey

How to Safely Cook a Turkey handout

PDF in both English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Spices & Herbs

spice it up handout

PDF in both English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Turkey Leftovers

turkey leftovers handout

PDF in both English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Healthy Subs

handout on how to substitute healthy options in cooking

PDF in both English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Thanksgiving Swaps

Thanksgiving Swaps Handout

PDF in both English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.


Healthy Recipes

Healthy Recipes

Cooking Videos

Videos on Cooking