Author Archives: Kellie

About Kellie

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

Reuben Casserole

This recipe for Reuben Casserole is one of many recipes that I have torn out of cooking magazines that my grandmother has given me.  Every time I take a stack of these mags home, I clip and tear out every … Continue reading

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Maple & Cider Glazed Pork Loin & Maple Carrots

A few weeks ago, before watching Food, Inc., I bought a pork loin when it was on special at the grocery store…  I had no plans for it at the time, but the price was right, so I bought it … Continue reading

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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

This is another basically good-for-you ice cream made with no heavy cream.  A little chocolate syrup or hot fudge helps make it seem like the real deal, but it’s good on its own as well.  When it comes out of … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Pie

I’ve always wanted to try making sweet potato pie, but somehow haven’t gotten around to it until last night.  I had purchased the sweet potatoes for another recipe that I decided not to make, and had a (yes, Pillsbury) pie … Continue reading

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Brewers’ Chili

This chili recipe is loosely based on a recipe that a friend shared with me from The Joy of Cooking cookbook.  Since trying the recipe (and losing the paper copy of it that I had) I have made several more … Continue reading

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Potato Beer Cheese Soup

This soup was inspired by two things: 1) I had 8 potatoes that needed to be used, pronto! 2)  I have been craving the beer cheese soup served The Run of the Mill Public House. The beer cheese soup at … Continue reading

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Roasted Asparagus and Spicy Mac & Cheese

Now that I’ve tried roasting asparagus, I don’t think I’ll ever steam it again.  It was easy to prepare, far more flavorful than the steamed version, and even a little crisp.  To prepare, trim the asparagus, and toss it with … Continue reading

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Creamless Ice Cream…

As much as I love ice cream, I know that consuming heavy whipping cream in large quantities is not good for anyone.  This recipe was my attempt to create a lighter version. 1 banana 1  14oz can sweetened condensed milk … Continue reading

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Root Vegetable Risotto

This root vegetable risotto was inspired by one that I tried at Bull Feeney’s restaurant.  Risotto is fairly easy to make, and it is wonderful winter comfort food. Root Vegetable Risotto 1/2 c. pearl barley 1/4 c. brown rice 1/4 … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Pastry Pinwheels

I’m not really sure what people call these little bite-sized pastries, but I remember having them at a friend’s house several years ago.  She made a large batch of them for a party, and if I recall correctly, they hardly … Continue reading

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