Author Archives: Kelli

Professor Plum Chicken and Ginger Rice

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Kelli

We are at the beach for a week!  We decided to kick off the week with Professor Plum Chicken and Ginger Rice.  I did most of the prep work at home and threw it in the cooler for an easy … Continue reading →

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Smoked Salmon and Artichoke Fettuccini

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Kelli

    From Bev Take some noodles…   Add a delicious sauce…       It’s a lovely dinner. Bev said she would make it again.  It was a bit rich- may be less butter next time.  Ace said that … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Artichokes, Peppers, and Capers

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Kelli

From Bev Take a look at this sauce. We decided to have it with these veggies instead of the white rice which was suggested. Ace loved it.  “It’s a winner.”  was his comment.  He thought we should try it with … Continue reading →

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Picnic Extravaganza

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kelli

The best (and only) sister and brother I have ever had are moving to Korea.  Tears.  As a truly Seattle send off, we had one last picnic at Gasworks Park.  What would be more fitting than bringing a Simply Classic … Continue reading →

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Stir Fry Fettuccine

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Kelli

Start to finish- 28 minutes.  This includes water boiling time… easy easy.   Stir-fry chicken and veggies in sesame oil garlic and ginger.  Add soy and sherry.     mix with noodles (not home made)   Delicious!  Super easy, basic … Continue reading →

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Hearty Logger’s Chili with Sausage

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Kelli

We were going camping this last weekend to the Olympic Peninsula.  I decided to make this chili in advance and bring it with for an easy re-heat camp dinner.     On first blush, I thought the Kielbasa was a … Continue reading →

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TK Round Up

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Kelli

After two months of attempting quite a smattering of Thomas Keller delights, it was time for the actual event.  Great ladies, great conversation GREAT food.  Summer plans took quite a few people out, but we still had enough to make … Continue reading →

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Oh My, Cherry Pie

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Kelli

First of all, I am no pie maker.  Secondly, growing up, I never liked cherry pie.  So this doesn’t seem like a likely candidate to serve to the neighborhood ladies that were coming over for wine and pie night…(I only … Continue reading →

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Pecan-Walnut Bars

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Kelli

From Ad Hoc at Home We have been out of town so much I haven’t had the occasion to cook anything in a long time.  A weekday picnic potluck provides such opportunity. This has a delicious crust and a pecan … Continue reading →

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Brioche

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Kelli

After buying Brioche on numerous occasions for recipes and feeling guilty for spending so much money on bread, I decided that I needed to try to make my own. It takes two days- but isn’t tricky.  The recipe in French … Continue reading →

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