My Story

HI, I'M JENN - THE KITCHY COOKER. I’ve been cooking since I could hold a wooden spoon and help my mom lick the bowl. I’ve always loved cooking, whether it was baking something sweet or simmering something savory. And you can absolutely be good at both. While I love the perfect fudgey brownie, there’s absolutely nothing better than a hot bowl of chili with shredded cheddar cheese on a cold, rainy night. About me
Kitchy Cooking
Drinks

Radler

I’m sure you’ve noticed I’ve been a little quiet on the cocktail front this month. Well, that’s because so many people invoke the “dry-January” pledge and choose to skip alcohol for the first month of the year. I get it….

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Desserts

Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites

Last week I gave you an appetizer to serve for your Super Bowl party. And as much as I love a good app, nothing trumps a good dessert!  Preferably something made with chocolate. But plain old chocolate isn’t special enough…

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Appetizers

Marinated Gouda

The big game is just two weeks away. Now that we know Kansas City is playing San Francisco, the next thing is to decide who to root for. After that, it’s all about the party and what you’re going to…

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Entrees

Pork Chop Sweet Potato Bake

If there’s one thing I love, it’s sweet potatoes. While they’re great as a main course, I usually enjoy them as a side. That sweet orange flesh is full of rich flavor and so much better than the classic white….

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Drinks

Lemon Champagne Punch

New Year’s Eve is next week and for this holiday, champagne is an absolute must! While I have absolutely no problem drinking my champagne straight out of a coupe or flute, I prefer including it in a cocktail. My first…

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Drinks

Coquito

The holidays are right around the corner. First comes Hanukkah and then Christmas. With the holidays overlapping this year, there are plenty of chances to indulge in both fancy confections and cocktails. While I won’t turn down the sweets, you…

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Desserts

Hoosier Pie

And pie month continues. During the holidays there are two things that often grace tables all over: cookies and pies. While Pumpkin and Apple are the common choices, there are so many alternatives. Chocolate, lemon, cranberry… the list goes on…

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Desserts, Holiday Recipes

Maple Pie

Pie month continues, and now we’re into December. That means Christmas and Hanukkah are right around the corner and so are days and days of cookies, cakes and plenty of pie. I love a good piece of cake or a…

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