Author Archives: Kellie

About Kellie

For the love of food and cooking, and the adventures both inspire...

Buttermilk Pancakes

I was hoping to find a small container of buttermilk for the Smoky Mango-Squash Soup recipe I tried this past weekend, but found that the only type and size available at the grocery store that day was made in Maine.  … Continue reading

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Smoky Mango-Squash Soup

This is another recipe from Memere’s stash of recipe-related magazines…  I love squash soup, and mangos, and anything with a spicy kick, so I figured it was worth a try.  The recipe can also be found online at www.rachelraymag.com. I’ll … Continue reading

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Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Pecans

Okay, so I have to be honest and admit that I didn’t have any pecans or cremini mushrooms.  I started out following the recipe, knowing I would be substituting a different type of nut and a different type of mushroom.  … Continue reading

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General Tso’s Chicken

When we go out for Chinese food, my partner in dining often orders what he refers to as “The General.”  I’ve never been a fan of this dish, which is often served up as a fried mess of chicken, covered … Continue reading

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Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Maple Scallops

One of my favorite easy grilled seafood recipes is prosciutto-wrapped scallops.  In all honesty, it’s so easy it hardly qualifies as a recipe…  Just fold the proscuitto in half lengthwise, wrap it around a scallop, and slide the scallop on … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Soup

Today I tried Cabot’s recipe for Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Soup.  The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were excellent.  I made a few small changes:  1 tbsp. dried dill, added half way through the cooking time in place … Continue reading

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake

I found this recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake at RecipeZaar while looking for birthday cake ideas.  Initially I wanted to make a chocolate peanut butter cake from scratch, but so many of the recipes called for a ton … Continue reading

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Mushroom Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce

This recipe was inspired by a ravioli dish served at Sebago Brewing Company.  In order to make these raviolis, I used directions from Cooking Light’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce. The filling consists of one package of baby bella mushrooms, … Continue reading

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Grilled Mango Habanero Salmon

Today we hauled out our grill and patio table, and took advantage of the unseasonably warm day to welcome Spring with our first barbecue of the season!  It also gave us a chance to try out our new barbecue basket.  … Continue reading

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Homemade Cheese Crackers

My grandmother made these little cheese crackers for a family gathering this past weekend.  They are great served warm!  They remind me of a recipe for cheese wafers (recipe below picture) that I have had in the past. Cheese Wafers … Continue reading

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