Author Archives: Kelli

Beef Stock

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kelli

If there is one thing I’ve learned in these first couple weeks of making Thomas Keller recipes- if you want to be able to make a variety of dishes when you want to eat them… be prepared.  Have his staples … Continue reading →

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Spring Vegetable Garbure

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Kelli

My brother-in-law says that no food is not picnic food.  I tend to agree.  Obviously, there are some exceptions to this rule- but the over arching idea is- just because you are outside, doesn’t mean you should eat something that isn’t … Continue reading →

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Parmigiano-Reggiano Crisps with Goat Cheese Mousse

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Kelli

Bake some cheese in a circle until it melts. Mold it into the shape of a cup so you can put more cheese in it. Brilliant.  I mean honestly, why is this not a shape at our house?  The thought … Continue reading →

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Red Potato and Green Bean Salad

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Kelli

All of you looking for a great side dish for the summer… look no further. This salad has it all- your greens, your veggie, your potato… It can be prepared ahead of time, AND it is delicious. This is out … Continue reading →

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Garlic Confit

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kelli

MMM…. Garlic Confit.  So many wondrous things to do with this wonderful substance. As Kathy pointed out– Thomas Keller- Lots of steps.  For Mothers Day my Mom wanted to try a bean and potato salad.  This would be dressed with … Continue reading →

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Chicken Pot Pie

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kelli

Amy brought individual chicken pot pies to Grandma’s Kitchen day.  They were delicious and beautiful.   yum.  Look at these innards. From Amy: This recipe is I mostly from Martha Stewart courtesy of Chef John Delucie but I have changed … Continue reading →

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Ad Hoc at Home- Wedge Salad

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Kelli

From Kathy- So my first attempt at Thomas Keller’s recipes was a FAIL. 🙂 I tried making garlic aioli, and boy did I learn a lesson….olive oil and canola oil do not emulsify together. Rookie mistake. My next attempt I … Continue reading →

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Traditional Rice and Chicken

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Kelli

I’m slowly getting caught up with recipes from Grandma’s Kitchen.  I have two more dishes to share. Randie brought Traditional Rice and Chicken or the more exotic sounding, “Risso alla Pitocca.”  This is from Lidia’s Italy. Once again, the photo … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothers’ Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Kelli

From Ashley: I am very spoiled. I have a mother who likes to cook good food and who recognizes the importance of using quality ingredients and good kitchen tools when cooking. My mom also enjoys collecting cookbooks. I am spoiled … Continue reading →

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Grilled Cheesus

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Kelli

Whenever I take a bite of a perfect grilled cheese sandwich, I feel like I’m in heaven.  Then I chuckle because I think of Finn on Glee when he thought he saw Jesus’s face burned into his grilled cheese.  Hence … Continue reading →

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