Have you ever made meringue from scratch? It's something that sounds too fancy to be made at home, but the ladies of Home Sweet Home are breaking down a simple meringue recipe step-by-step. BONUS: You'll learn how to pipe them into cute flamingo shapes.

Flamingo Meringues

You'll look like a baking pro with this perfect Pineapple Cake, complete with tropical flavors and eye-popping decorations.

Pineapple Cake

Transform plain cupcakes into Pupcakes! You just need regular and mini cupcakes, candy for decoration, and a whole lot of frosting.

Pupcakes

Decorate your donuts to look like adorable ladybugs and bumble bees!

Ladybug and Bumble Bee Donuts

Enjoy two of your favorite bakery items in one treat! Stephanie and her daughter's pizza cookie cupcakes make any day a great day to have a pizza party.

Pizza Cookie Cupcakes

Add something sweet to your Valentine's Day plans with a hot cocoa bomb. Stephanie and her daughter know how to make this treat extra special with a heart mold!

Hot Cocoa Bombs

Start your game day enthusiasm early! Stephanie and her daughter's recipe turns Mahomes Magic Crunch into a festive dessert. Roll up your sleeves and get to work!

Game Day Treats

The weather outside might be frightful, but inside it's delightful with a new dessert recipe to try. Stephanie and her daughter's giant chocolate mug cake makes for a fun winter afternoon.

Giant Chocolate Mug Cake

Turns out, Oreo cookies can get even tastier! With frosting, sprinkles and candy, you can create Hy-Vee cake designer Stephanie and her daughter's five unique designs.

Holiday Oreo Cookies

Is peppermint your favorite seasonal flavor? Cake designer Stephanie and her daughter are baking peppermint meringue pops all peppermint lovers will enjoy!

Peppermint Meringue Pops

Who knew a tree stump could be so tasty? It is when it's made from three delicious kinds of cake, sweet frosting, sugary gum drops and gooey marshmallows. Let cake designer Stephanie and her daughter show you how to put it all together.

Tree Stump Cake

Cake designer Stephanie and her daughter show you how to turn bundt cakes into cute pumpkins. Tune in to see her clever but simple tricks for decorating this delicious dessert.

Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes

It's time to celebrate Halloween with a spooky ghost cupcake! Cake designer Stephanie and her daughter's fa-boo-lous recipe is simple, sweet and quite the treat! Plus, their homemade marshmallow fondant only requires three ingredients.

Ghost Cupcakes

Making a colorful tie dye rainbow cake is well within the possibilities of your imagination! Make it a reality with just a few simple steps from Hy-Vee cake designer Stephanie and her daughter.

Tie Dye Rainbow Cake

Put your apron on! Cake designer Stephanie and her daughter are in the kitchen to share their tips for creating a brownie flower box with delicious goodies like brownies, graham crackers, Oreos and Starburst candy!

Brownie Flower Box

What can you make with mega cupcakes, colorful frosting and an assortment of candy? Galactic cupcakes! See how cake designer Stephanie and her daughter design these fantastic treats.

Galactic Cupcakes

This isn't your typical corn and watermelon. See how Stephanie and her daughter create these fun crispy rice cereal treats using inspiration from some favorite summer foods.

Watermelon & Corn Treats

Want to surprise someone on their special day? Cake designer Stephanie and her daughter's piñata cookie cake — with a special surprise in the center — will do just the trick.

Piñata Cookie Cake

Soak up the sun with this fun sand and sea cake! Hy-vee cake designer Stephanie and her daughter aren't missing any summer fun with this beach-themed treat that's full of sweets.

Sand and Sea Cake

Any dessert is a reason to smile, but especially this fun recipe! See how cake designer Stephanie and her daughter make this silly smile sandwich cookie using chocolate chip cookies, frosting and marshmallows.

Silly Smile Sandwich Cookie

If you're in the mood for a plate full of spaghetti, your taste buds may be in for a surprise when you take a bite of this sweet spaghetti cake! Cake designer Stephanie and her daughter have really outdone themselves with this novetly dessert creation.

Spaghetti Cake

Create a red, white and blue treat with a poppin' surprise inside this 4th of July! Try cake designer Stephanie and her daughter's firecracker crispies recipe filled with popping candy.

Firecracker Crispies

Keep it sweet this summer with a treat you may be tempted to have for breakfast. Check out cake designer Stephanie and her daughter's fruity cereal ice cream bowls and serve up your next scoop of ice cream in these fun edible dishes.

Fruity Cereal Ice Cream Bowls

No need to scream –– these ice cream cone cupcakes are simple to make! See how cake designer Stephanie and her daughter create this cool treat with just five easy ingredients!

Ice Cream Cone Cupcake

Bring some magic and sweetness to your day with these unicorn cupcakes! See how cake designer Stephanie and her daughter make them extra special with lots of sprinkles and colors!

Unicorn Cupcakes

Barbecue and burger season is here, and cake designer Stephanie and her daughter aren't missing a beat! Give the classic slider a whole new taste with these hamburger cupcakes made from vanilla cake mix, frosting, food coloring and more!

Hamburger Cupcakes

No camping is required to enjoy these camp fire cookies! See how cake designer Stephanie and her daughter take a few of everyone's favorite sweet treats and transform them into a camp fire and bear.

Camp Fire Cookies

Sushi never tasted so sweet. Grab a brownie mix, Swedish fish, frosting, coconut and a few other gummy treats to make this brownie sushi. Don't forget your chopsticks too, as you enjoy this treat with Hy-Vee cake designer Stephanie and her daughter, Elly!

Brownie Sushi

Taco 'bout an awesome treat for kids of all ages! Make these cookie  tacos with help from Hy-Vee cake designer Stephanie and her daughter, Elly. All you need is fruit snacks, frosting, sugar cookie dough and coconut flakes!

Taco Cookies

Get the best of Hy-Vee anywhere, anytime! Helpful Smiles TV offers a huge selection of fresh content to complement your lifestyle. Tune in to be inspired and entertained from more than 50 original shows.

About HSTV

Customers love the fitness tips, recipes and celebrity features in Hy-Vee’s Balance magazine, and now we’re bringing the best of these articles to the screen for all of our fans. We can’t wait for you to tune in and watch the best of Balance! 

Balance

Learn the flower know-how from the pros! Watch as our Hy-Vee Floral experts guide you through simple how-to’s for creating your own unique floral arrangements and give you tips and tricks for using flowers to freshen up any room or occasion. Their tips make adding a fresh pop of color to your day easy, so you can stop and smell the roses.

Blooms

Hy-Vee cake designers let their imaginations run wild to create tasty masterpieces for unique occasions. Feast your eyes as they give a behind-the-icing look at their processes for whipping up exquisite cakes layer by layer. 

Cake This! 

Join our resident funny girl, Chelsea, as she takes you on adventures through Hy-Vee’s aisles. With funny quips and quirky bits, she brings sweet savings to life by exploring seasonal foods, awesome discounts and tasty inspirations.

Check It Out With Chelsea

There's a science behind all the popular packaged foods we eat! Follow along as our host, Suzet, attempts to copycat the packaged magic from scratch, and see which version comes out on top during the taste test. 

Copycat Cuisine

If you don’t like to wash dishes, then this is the show for you! You’ll only dirty one pan, pot or skillet with these delicious recipe ideas.

Done in One

Chef Edi from Positano, Italy, demonstrates the best of Italian cuisine as he prepares authentic foods and brings a taste of Italy to your home.

EDItalian

Who doesn't want to save time on meal preparation? We share simple breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas using just a few ingredients. Feed your family in 30 minutes or less with these easy meals!

EZ PZ Meals

Fall in love with Brim, the 175-pound English Mastiff who's known for his gentle spirit and tender heart. While he can sometimes be found sticking his nose into something new, he's the kind of furry friend you'll never get tired of watching. See what he's up to now!

Filled To The Brim

Food & Entertaining

Have you ever tried to do something new for a week straight? Watch as our volunteers learn exactly what it's like to challenge themselves by committing to a new feat for seven days. Their dedication is tested, but they learn a thing or two to share along the way. 

For a Week

Taking care of an animal is no small job, but we’ve got insights and education to help. We talk to pet experts who share a wealth of information about four-legged family members. Topics include pet health, grooming, training, animal rescues and so much more.

Four Legs & Fur

Your favorite day of the week just got better! Head into the weekend with your sleeves rolled up, because it’s frying time with Chef Beau. His deep-fried cooking style has led him to uncover recipes for just about anything. What do you say? Let’s get frying!

Your favorite day of the week just got better! Let’s get frying!

FryDay

If your yard is in need of a makeover, you've come to the right place! Find all the inspiration and tips you need to get growing and refresh your curb appeal or create a backyard oasis. With fresh insight from homeowners like you and help from professionals like landscape designers and the Hy-Vee Lawn and Garden Center, you'll learn how to show your landscape some love. 

Get Growing with Hy-Vee

Feel good about how you fuel  your body! Our expert registered dietitians are passionate about helping you achieve your health and wellness goals, so stick around to learn how you can incorporate healthy recipes and nutritional tips into your daily routine. 

Healthy You

Want to learn tricks of the trade from our team of Hy-Vee experts? Each episode is an invitation to learn something new, so you can grow your DIY skills and whip up some amazing creations. It doesn’t get better than this.

Helpful Smiles Live

Lifestyle expert Evette Ríos is here to help you host the perfect party, plan the best event, and create memorable celebrations for family and friends.

Happy Holidays!

Holiday How-To's

Are you and your kids craving new ways to get crafty in the kitchen? It’s time to get creative and put the “sweet” in home sweet home with help from Hy-Vee cake designer, Stephanie, and her daughter. Learn how to turn sweet treats into fun, edible crafts for the entire family!

Home Sweet Home with Hy-Vee

Homepage Hero 

Can the world's worst cooks learn some cooking basics and master a few recipes with the help of James Beard Award-winning﻿ chef Mike Brown?

Hot Mess 

Football game days are like national holidays. Everyone has their own routine for prepping for the big game — especially Kansas City Chiefs players. On each episode of How Do You Game Day, get an insider's look at how your favorite players gear up for victory. Plus, they'll share an epic game day recipe that will make you the star of your next tailgate. 

How Do You Game Day

Calling all penny pinchers and savvy shoppers! Hy-Vee Haul is your chance to find big savings for everyday and special occasions. Watch as Hy-Vee customers take us with them on their journey through the aisles to stretch their budgets and leave with a haul that meets their needs.

Hy-Vee Haul

Start your day with quick, kid-friendly at-home workouts developed by Hy-Vee certified personal trainer, Daira Driftmier, and the rest of the Hy-Vee KidsFit crew. Created to help keep families fit and healthy, it's a perfect way to add structure to your everyday routine with new workouts and exercises. 

Hy-Vee KidsFit

The world's problems can't be solved in a day, but we can all work toward a better world together. Follow along as we share the good work local organizations are doing to serve their communities and how you can join the change. 

Hy-Vee One Step Stories

What's in-store at Hy-Vee? Get the inside scoop by wandering Hy-Vee's aisles with Mike as he vlogs his way through the store. With a cart full of insights for your next trip to Hy-Vee, Hy-Vlog Mike is sure to become your ultimate shopping buddy!

Hy-Vlog

Our guest host on this cooking show doesn't know the first thing about cooking. Through trial, error and online instruction, she tackles new techniques and recipes. Let's see how her efforts turn out!

I Think I Burnt the Water

Trends come and go, but we're always here to help you make the most of them! If you've seen a viral craft or hack, you can bet our team is recreating it to make a simple how-to for you! Tune in to see Pinterest-worthy ideas brought to life. 

Just Pin It

This show features everything from how to grill the perfect steak to how to make beer can chicken. Our experts offer quick and easy tips on how to prepare anything from Hy-Vee's meat and seafood cases.

Let's Meat & Sea

Learn how to show off your style and freshen up your wardrobe with tips from our expert stylist.

Makeover in Aisle 5

Do you know which type of glass to use for white wine? On this show you'll learn the dos and don’ts from our favorite etiquette expert. Topics will range from table manners to proper place settings to how to write a sincere thank you note. She'll even explain what to wear for different occasions like “business casual” and “business professional.”

Miss Behaving

Football pro Mitchell Schwartz has his head in the game when he’s tackling homegating recipes. With a little assistance from Hy-Vee and Coca-Cola, Mitch kicks off football season with meals worth cheering over. 

Mitch in the Kitch

Big Moe lives life to the fullest—from cooking for his family to participating in the nation's biggest barbecue competitions. Join this pitmaster on the road and learn his best recipes, tips, and tricks.

Moe Town BBQ 

From mommy fails to diaper blowout stories, the members of the Mom Squad dive in to discuss the good, the bad, and OMGs of hardest job in the world. Laugh, learn and share the love as these moms offer a refreshing honesty take on all the ups and downs of this roller coaster ride called motherhood.

Mom Squad

They’re moms and professional trainers. So they know exactly what new and expecting mothers need to do to stay in shape. Work out with the experts and exercise your sense of humor as they tell crazy stories about mom life. 

MOMentum

These moms are best friends, but they approach parenting very differently. One prefers homeopathic/holistic methods like all-natural childbirth, and the other always planned on an epidural. Enjoy their real conversations on the trials and joys that come with parenting!

Momosites Attract

Many animals were hugged in the making of this show because these pet parents are crazy about their furkids! Join us as we fetch hilarious animal antics, memorable moments and fun tips about raising pets.

My Pet Children

Your kids are in for a royal treat! It’s time to eat like a princess, as your favorite princesses welcome you into their kitchen kingdoms. Live snackily ever after and create these magical munchies from royally easy recipes that rule!

Once Upon A Snack

Fill your plate with color, texture and presentation perfection when you learn the basics of serving dishes that will elevate the appearance of any meal. These styling tips will show you techniques and tools to make your cuisine look as good as it tastes.

Perfect Plating

You're invited to watch as experts from Hallmark and Hy-Vee team up to help event novices throw spectacular shindigs.

Ready. Set. Celebrate!

Watch while we prepare recipes and provide kitchen techniques that will inspire and leave you asking for more. From how to carve a turkey to step-by-step cake frosting instructions, there's something on this show for everyone.

Reciplease!

Watch how these outstanding seniors create once-in-a-lifetime graduation parties with help from Hy-Vee experts.

Save the Date, Graduate

If you can't wait to read every issue of Hy-Vee Seasons magazine, then you'll want to binge watch every episode of the video version. You'll find the same helpful tips, recipes and more to help you with dinner, your health and your whole way of life. 

Seasons

If you've got 20 minutes, then we've got a great workout for you. This in-home fitness series, starring Hy-Vee's certified personal trainer, offers simple but effective workouts for even the busiest of viewers.

Short & Sweat

Stream & Shop

Make the kitchen your classroom! Learn healthy recipes to share at your next family meal with help from Hy-Vee dietitians Amanda and Jenn, plus Jenn's daughter, Penelope! They'll teach you food substitutes that make popular recipes better for you and your family. 

Substitute Teacher

Quick recipes to the rescue! Learn how to make epic snacks with superheroes who know a thing or two about saving the day. It’s your turn to take action and battle hunger with recipes that blow away normal, boring snacks.

Superhero Snack Attack

Transform your table so that it becomes the center of conversation. You’re sure to delight your guests by using design tips that will help you get the most out of simple, elevated decorations. Find your hosting style with Tablescapes. 

Tablescapes

It pays to shop smart! Tune in to see recipes using Hy-Vee That's Smart! products to help you feed your family on a budget that won't break the bank. See how you can enjoy saving on everyday essentials and making wholesome meals and treats for less. 

That's Smart!

With a cocktail shaker in his hands and his beard behind the bar, master mixologist Jeff Naples is ready to enhance your drinking experience with his simple cocktail tutorials.

The Beard Behind the Bar

She’s a Top U.S. Supermarket Chef and she’s sharing her favorite dishes using in-season ingredients that will satisfy your family or guests at any occasion. Join Hy-Vee’s own Chef Elizabeth as she weaves together a series of delicious recipes with fun and creative twists.

The Braided Apron

These cool kids are bringing their grandparents into the 21st Century. Co-hosted by kids and their grandparents, this series features pop-culture references, fun foods, dance moves, new gadgets and technology as our kid hosts try to teach grandma and grandpa all about what's trending!

The Grandparent Trap

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Rock your plant-based or vegan lifestyle! Taste-making and taste-testing experts Coco and LaLa are here to show you how to make your favorite recipes vegan- and vegetarian-friendly.

Vegan & Veggie Ventures

From the kitchen to the living room, hacks are waiting around every corner. We reveal unexpected and creative ways to use the items you already have in your home. Our surprising tricks make your daily routine easier so you can spend more time enjoying the things that matter. 

What The Hack?

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Live your best gluten-free life with Lauren! As someone whos' been gluten-free for more than a decade, she's the perfect shopping sidekick and cooking enthusiast to help you navigate recipes and products that fit your lifestyle and budget.

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