Category Archives: Recipes

Not Your Average Avocado Toast

Posted on January 16, 2019 by

  I came up with this recipe for avocado toast when I was wanting a delicious and filling breakfast/brunch that was Weight Watchers® friendly (7 points!), and it has become one of my favorite go-to meals. While I love fresh … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Chicken and Black Bean Empanadas and/or Puff Pastries – You Choose

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

  Puff pastry is my new best friend of late — I just love how it’s light, buttery, flaky and so, so tasty when making both sweet and savory dishes, from appetizers to entrees to desserts. The chicken and black … Continue reading →

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Easy Ethiopian Chickpea Wat

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

  My meetup group, Raleigh Cooks, recently had a gathering featuring Ethiopian food. I was on a waiting list and got in to the event the day before, finding myself scrambling on what to make since most of the few … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Amazing Apple and Cranberry Pies, Baked in Apples

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

Yaaaaay! Fall means apples and I’ve been craving apple pie, which I haven’t made in ages. I wanted to recreate my traditional recipe in order to cut calories and carbs but still taste great.  So I came up with these … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Café Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

    When I ran across chicken thighs on sale the other day,  I bought a big pack, knowing I could freeze what I didn’t use for my delicious chicken cacciatore. You can make this with a variety of chicken pieces, … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Best Barley Salad, Greek Style

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

  This refreshing and easy-to-make barley salad is great anytime during the year, but especially in the summer when there is an abundance of ripe tomatoes. In the winter, I just substitute romas or cherry tomatoes instead. You can serve … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Café Basil and Sweet Pea Pesto

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

Got basil? More than likely if you grow your own you do, but it’s probably reaching its seasonal end and you’re getting ready to make pesto to freeze and enjoy year round. Or, if you’re like me and have limited … Continue reading →

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