Author Archives: kelleychisholm

Buffalo Chicken Crack – Oh, I Mean Dip

Buffalo chicken dip absolutely is my favorite hot dip right now and it is truly addictive, trust me. My sweet and beautiful niece, Ashleigh, brought some to a potluck family dinner last year and she gave credit to her Mom … Continue reading

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Mom’s Marvelous Eye Round Roast, For Dinner or Lunch

  One of my favorite meals that Mom makes is a tender and tasty eye round roast. She coats the meat with garlic salt, pepper and celery seed, which gives it a wonderful and flavorful crust. So when eye rounds when … Continue reading

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Poached Pears and Vanilla Ice Cream – Yum!

I found some pretty red pears on sale (which is often the case in late fall and winter) and decided to poach them in red wine for some sort of dessert. I found a great recipe on the Epicurious website, … Continue reading

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Kel’s Homemade Eggnog, White Russian Style

I love this time of year when eggnog finally arrives in the grocery stores, but this year I decided to make my own, after reading all the artificial colorings, flavors, etc. on the side of the carton. Not as convenient … Continue reading

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Kel’s Ropa Vieja

One of my of my favorite dishes on the buffet at Mesa Latin Kitchen (now closed) was the Ropa Vieja, a shredded beef and vegetable stew that is popular in Latin America. It was so absolutely wonderful that I knew … Continue reading

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Finally, Brussel Sprouts I Like

  I have tried and tried and tried to like brussel sprouts, honestly I have. I never cared for them as a kid, which was strange because I liked most vegetables growing up, including most leafy greens, spinach, cooked broccoli … Continue reading

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Kel’s Chile Rellenos, Perfect for a Mexican Meatless Monday!

When we go out for Mexican food, one of my favorite meatless entrees to order is chile rellenos. I love the mildness of the poblano peppers and usually get them at the Farmer’s Market because they are usually fresher and … Continue reading

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The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen by Amelia Saltsman: Buy This Book!

  Recently I was sent a review copy of The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Tradition by Amelia Saltsman (2015). What a jewel of a cookbook! Since I am not Jewish, I was quite interested to take a … Continue reading

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Roasted Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes, Courtesy of Amelia Saltsman

To be honest, until I received a review copy of The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Tradition by Amelia Saltsman, I had never heard of the Yiddish term tzimmes, which is a casserole of vegetables, fruit and occasionally … Continue reading

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Channel Your Inner Cookie Monster with These Great Mixes From Krusteaz and Enjoy a Back-to-School Giveaway!

The folks at Krusteaz are spoiling me again, this time with several great cookie mixes, just in time for back-to-school snacks or lunchbox treats. I was thrilled to open my latest box of goodies from Krusteaz. In addition to receiving … Continue reading

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