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
Desserts

Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

Okay, I’m not gonna deny it. I didn’t make a Valentine’s-Day-specific dessert this year. Bad Kitchy Cooker. Bad. But while I was hanging my head in shame I realized I’ve made plenty of desserts for the blog and some of…

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Drinks

Mai Tai

I’m allergic to pineapple. I know it doesn’t seem like that big a deal, but whenever I decide to visit somewhere tropical it becomes something of an issue. I start to see pineapple salsas over fish, pineapple desserts or worst…

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Entrees

Pickle-Brined Chicken

I love pickles. When I was a kid my family and I used to visit a deli in the valley called Solleys. What made this deli unlike any other deli I’ve ever been to? They had jars of pickles on…

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Drinks

Boilermaker

I was wracking my brain trying to think of a classic cocktail that would be good for the Superbowl, but the only thing people seem to drink during the big game is beer. So then I started to wonder if…

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Appetizers

Pomegranate-Corn Salsa

Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that the big game is less than two weeks away. Even if your teams didn’t make it to the big show (yes, my Pats were humiliated on Sunday meaning their season is…

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Drinks

Sea Breeze

If you’ve been watching my Instagram posts over the past few days, you know that I’ve been spending some much needed time in the sun with my family on a lovely tropical island. Since I’m lucky enough to be drinking…

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Entrees

Mushroom and Sausage Tortellini Soup

While we were visiting my family over the holidays my mother hosted a New Year’s Day party. As with all her parties, she brought out her entertaining china and glasses. You know the entertaining china, it’s the really pretty stuff…

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Drinks

Boston Flip

Since it’s still chilly everywhere except California, I’m bringing you another heavy cocktail. This one may not be hot, but it’s so rich and creamy it’ll make you feel like you’re wrapping your tummy up in a nice cozy blanket….

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Entrees

Salmon with Pea-Wasabi Puree

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a nice holiday and got your fill of fattening, sweet foods. I know I did. While the holidays are a fun and happy time, the one problem with them is all the rich,…

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Drinks

Milk Punch

I know last week I did a post on Hot Milk Punch, but this week, I wanted to bring you the more popular cold version. It’s pretty much the same cocktail only this one’s shaken with ice and served up…

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