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

Roasted Apple Pound Cake

A couple months ago my mother came to visit. I love it when she comes because not only does she help me take care of the kids, she almost always introduces me to some new recipe. She’s been doing this…

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Entrees

Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry

Fruit is one of my favorite snacks. There’s absolutely nothing better than picking up an apricot, peach or plum and taking a huge bite out of that soft sweet flesh. Unfortunately you can’t get fresh plums or peaches this time…

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Entrees

Grilled Kale and Pancetta Risotto

I discovered kale early last year during my quest for a healthier diet. C’mon, admit it. When the new year comes around we all try as hard as we can to be healthier. And if you’re anything like me that…

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Entrees

Sausage, Pear & Gruyere Pie

Spring and summer are considered big fruit seasons, but believe it or not there are still a few fruits available during these cold winter months. What is that fruit you ask? Why apples, pears and all different types of citrus,…

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Drinks, Holiday Recipes

Black Velvet Cocktail

When I think of black velvet two things come to mind, the soft luscious fabric that’s often used to make cocktail dresses and the 90’s song by Alannah Myles. The one thing that never came to mind, until recently that…

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Drinks, Holiday Recipes

Wassail

It’s Christmas! And if you’re anything like my family, you spend the morning in your pajamas unwrapping gifts and drinking coffee and cocoa. Then while I whip up something for breakfast the kids run around screaming while they play with…

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Other, She Knows

Sugar Roasted Peaches

Today may be my final Tonight’s Dinner post over at She Knows but don’t worry, you’ll still be able to find delectable recipes right here on Kitchy. Since peaches are still available at my farmer’s market for a few more…

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