Kelsey Ganes
A recent graduate of the University of Washington, Kelsey has been a foodie since she first picked up a cookbook at the ripe old age of 9. When she is not experimenting in the kitchen or tracking down Seattle's coolest new restaurant, she is behind the lens of a Canon dSLR, photographing everything that crosses her path.
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Posts by Kelsey Ganes
July 29, 2011
Seared scallops are a sizzling sign of summer. Crispy on the outside, firm on the inside, these buttery shellfish are elegant and delicious! But do be sure not to over cook! Scallops are best served...
July 29, 2011
Polenta, the Italian version of grits, is essentially coarsely ground cornmeal. Often prepared as either a mush (like Southern grits) instead of mashed potatoes or pasta, or cooked into a solid roll...
July 29, 2011
Happy Friday Gluten Free Folks! Here are 5 fabulous recipes to kick start your weekend! Really Tall Chocolate Layer Cake Reaching over 12" tall, this layer cake is crazy -- delicious! Grilled...
July 29, 2011
Mix things up this week with Marlin, a little known Atlantic fish, a close relative of the swordfish. With extremely firm flesh (we're talking you need a knife to cut it, no flaking here!) that...
July 28, 2011
The quintessential Hawai'ian cocktail, served at the airport and probably every hotel in the state, the Lava Flow is a layered cocktail combining strawberries and a pina colada. In some versions...
July 28, 2011
This classic Cuban cocktail is lightly sweet and incredibly refreshing! In addition to authenticity, the cane sugar adds texture (both to the drink and when muddling) and gives you tons of room for...
July 28, 2011
A true Southern specialty, this little known cake (outside of the South, that is) is incredibly delicious! Moist layers filled with pineapple, banana and pecans, held together with salty-sweet cream...
July 28, 2011
I bet you never thought this rich and creamy Italian dessert was perfect for entertaining on the cheap, huh? Well prepare to be proven wrong! Assuming you have basic baking supplies on-hand (sugar,...
July 27, 2011
This fabulous gluten free, dairy free & low carb (diabetes friendly!) recipe combines two of my favorite foods: artichokes and aioli. Aioli is basically garlicky mayonnaise and is the ultimate...
July 27, 2011
I am all about grilling and barbecuing, but this is not your typical "grill some fish!" round up. Here are a few unique seafood choices to throw (or carefully arrange?) on the grill for a...
July 27, 2011
Perfect in the heat, what's better than naturally gluten free & dairy free fajitas? Marinade chicken or steak, grill it up and serve with sizzling veggies for a super quick and easy dinner!...
July 27, 2011
For everyone out there who misses Chinese take out as much as I do, here is a super simple Sweet & Sour sauce that is gluten free, dairy free, vegan and so darn delicious you'll be making it...
July 26, 2011
There's something so simple and delicious in the combination of chicken and fresh fruit! While apricots, peaches, oranges and lemons are the most common combinations, fresh summer berries make an...
July 26, 2011
With triple digit temperatures across the nation, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven or stove - so why not light up those coals and grill baby, grill! Grilled Pineapple Salsa Sweet...
July 26, 2011
High on my list of favorite comfort foods, banana bread is hard to turn down: perfect with chocolate Nutella, apple butter or any variety of toppings and spreads, what's not to love? A well-...
July 26, 2011
When you think of cherries, what comes to mind? Pies, tarts, bowls filled with pits and stems -- well no more! Here are five wonderfully weird (and delicious!) recipes for fresh summer cherries. All...
July 25, 2011
Naturally eggless and gluten free, panna cotta (literally "cooked cream") is a flan-like Italian dessert made from sweetened cream and gelatin. Often flavored with vanilla bean or instant...
July 25, 2011
With zucchinis flooding supermarket shelves, farmer's market stalls and backyard gardens everywhere, it is officially summer by my produce-calendar. Now, while I love this summer squash as much...
July 25, 2011
Never one for chopped liver (even masquerading beneath French names like foie gras), vegetarian pates have become a staple for my entertaining menu! Especially after my fabulous visit to Thrive,...
July 25, 2011
One of my all-time favorite foods, combining two key food groups ('fried things' and 'cheese'), chiles rellenos is a special occasion dish -- not something you'll find at an...
July 24, 2011
Easily my favorite part of Asian take-out before going gluten free, spring rolls (fresh or fried) are utterly addictive and super simple! The key? Those translucent rice wrappers! Found in Asian...
July 24, 2011
A few more fantastic carrot recipes showcasing the incredible versatility of this tasty root vegetable! Papaya Carrot Sorbet Sweet, refreshing and perfect for summer. Instant Pickled Carrots Sweet...
July 24, 2011
6 more fabulous recipes featuring this favorite seasonal fruit! Apricots pair best with tangy mustards and spicy chiles for that tangy-spicy-sweet-umami flavor complex that makes for the perfect dish...
July 23, 2011
I love figs, and I love summer because of figs. From vanilla bean & fig cupcakes with a bourbon buttercream (yum!) to Fig Newton cookies, if it has figs, I'm interested. Here are a few...
July 23, 2011
One of my favorite summer appetizers, the combination of gently stemead haircots verts (French baby string beans) and refreshing tomatoes makes for a simple and elegant hors d'oeuvres! Drizzled...
