Author Archives: Kelli

Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Kelli

    I am WAY behind on posting a recap for our last meeting… In the briefest way: – great food -great discussion Here’s a round up of what people brought.  (I didn’t take notes so this may not be … Continue reading →

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Conchiglie di Pasta Ripiene

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Kelli

or Stuffed Pasta Shells The blurb on this in the book calls it “an Italian comfort food classic!”  I couldn’t agree More. This is the first dish I am making- and I am not making it for ten people, so … Continue reading →

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Torta di Mele

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Kelli

A few days ago, Bev sent me this post of her Torta di Mele that she made out of our new book, Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner? from Bev– It was a rainy, cold afternoon and I had some apples … Continue reading →

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Smitten Kitchen Meeting

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Kelli

We were able to get together yesterday to discuss our couple months we spent cooking and eating out of the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook.  While we discussed, we were able to try these tasty dishes: KT brought Kale Salad with Cherries … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Galette

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Kelli

Butternut squash is one of the foods I associate with fall.  When it’s August and I don’t want summer to end I can think… well, at least there is butternut squash. So I knew that I had to try this … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Rabe Panini with Mozzarella

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Kelli

I happen to like broccoli rabe.  I know it is a pallet controversial vegetable.  A previous grilled cheese sandwich turned me on to it in the Dahlia Bakery Cookbook.  Until then, I’m not sure I had ever had it.  October … Continue reading →

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Balsamic and Beer Braised Short Ribs

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Kelli

With Parsnip Puree I am a total sucker for short ribs.  Really.  The smell fills the house with mouth watering goodness.  They are hard to mess up.  They make fantastic leftovers.  What is there not to love?  Had to try. … Continue reading →

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Everyday Margarita Pizza

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Kelli

I can’t turn down Pizza.   I would love to be that person who makes pizza at home that is honestly better than anything I can get elsewhere.  (including Serious Pie) Seriously. Actually, Pizza is the first thing that Devon … Continue reading →

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Salted Browned Butter Crispy Treats

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Kelli

Are you looking for the best rice crispy treat you will ever make (without cheating by adding chocolate on top or butterscotch chips)  Look no further! I’m not sure why I don’t use browned butter for every recipe.  Genius.   … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Slaw

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Kelli

Broccoli Slaw is one of those things that I never make- that shows up at some sort of family shower and I think- why don’t I ever make that- and then I’m worried that I won’t like it if I … Continue reading →

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