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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July 15, 2011
Happy Friday! Here are 5 fantastic recipes to ensure you have a fantastic weekend! Buckwheat Porridge A great alternative to oatmeal, this breakfast pudding is packed with protein and fiber (...
July 15, 2011
Chicken and apricots are a classic combination: from curries to glazes, the ideas are endless! This sweet-sour flavor combo is perfect for summer and an ideal way to use those luscious in-season...
July 14, 2011
Gluten free & dairy free, these cupcakes are a real treat! Packed with fiber and relatively low in carbohydrates (using almond & coconut flours!), these cupcakes are ready in 20 minutes -...
July 14, 2011
These tasty savory-sweet biscotti are infused with lemon and basil, two quintessential summer herbs. Crispy-crunchy and ready in a flash, these are definitely a go-to cookie for dipping and dunking....
July 14, 2011
Happy National Tapioca Pudding Day! An all-time favorite comfort food across the globe, tapioca pudding is super easy and incredibly customizable! Here are 5 delicious recipes to inspire you! Tapioca...
July 14, 2011
As Carrie writes, when it's too hot to cook - why not drink! Here are three unbelievably tasty (and simple!) cocktail recipes - from the classic spiked lemonade to wine popsicles and...
July 13, 2011
Chickpeas have dozens of nicknames: garbanzos, ceci beans, chana, Indian peas -- and my personal favorite, "hummus beans" so named by my Israeli high school history teacher. Packed with...
July 13, 2011
A signature Italian sauce, pesto hails from Genoa, located in the Northwestern corner of the country on the Ligurian Sea, directly south of Milan. Traditional pesto, known as alla Genovese, ...
July 13, 2011
The ultimate in Italian imports, pizza is touted as America's favorite food - and for good reason! Eminently portable, easy to prepare, and the most customizable food I can think of...
July 12, 2011
A Mediterranean cousin of Eggplant Parmesan, Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish using layers of pan-fried eggplant, tomatoes, ground lamb and a Bechemel-like yogurt topping, all baked until golden...
July 12, 2011
Eggless baking is nothing short of a challenge - especially if you want to avoid artificial egg replacers. Eggs are the essential "glue" in all of our favorite pastries - from marzipan to...
July 12, 2011
A seasonal favorite, garlic scapes are the tops of the garlic plant - the long curling stems punctuated by purple chive-like blossoms. Super tasty and usually available on the cheap in spring and...
July 12, 2011
Ever wondered what $1 can actually buy you these days? Big Macs and liter-sized soda aside, how far does the dollar stretch? Here's a super cool infographic to show you just that! Showing every...
July 11, 2011
Celebrate Meatless Monday with these fantastic, savory recipes for lunch or dinner! Excellent recipes for dealing with the heat, each of these recipes are ideal for summer cooking and entertaining....
July 11, 2011
A simple, hearty dish that is naturally vegetarian/vegan, gluten free and dairy free! Lentils are high in protein and fiber and basically no-fat, not to mention super tasty and filling. If you use...
July 11, 2011
What better day to feature a round up of our favorite vegan recipes than Meatless Monday? While the Meatless mission certainly isn't to convert everyone to veganism, they recognize the incredible...
July 10, 2011
Zucchini bread is hands down my favorite way to use up our annual abundance of this tasty summer squash! A moist and delicious loaf bread that registers relatively low on the sweetness scale, this...
July 10, 2011
Clearly, you can never have enough cherry pie! This all-American favorite is an ideal summer dessert using fresh fruit instead of canned or frozen fruit. The perfect combination of sweet and tart...
July 10, 2011
With only 5 ingredients, this recipe is simple and incredibly elegant - not to mention tasty! Quick, easy and impressive enough to serve for company, this dish is light enough to serve all summer...
July 9, 2011
A Southern staple, cornbread is quick, easy and pairs well with just about everything. From thick and spicy chili to balsamic glazed fruit, cornbread is a perfect companion. Feel free to adapt these...
July 9, 2011
Ceviche (or seviche) is a traditional South American dish where fresh fish is marinated instead of cooked over heat. How does this work? The citric acid basically "cooks" the fish by...
July 9, 2011
What's a proper barbecue or cookout without baked beans? Not, I say! While grocery store shelves are lined with cans of baked beans, grilling beans, baked-grilled beans (you get the picture),...
July 9, 2011
Nothing compares to homemade BBQ sauce, but sometimes there just isn't time to whip a batch up from scratch -- especially if you're cooking for a crowd! While homemade sauce is often the...
July 8, 2011
Cooking and especially baking with multiple food allergies or intolerances is quite the challenge! While many food allergies are becoming increasingly common and it is only slightly less...
July 8, 2011
What better way to welcome the weekend than by baking up something delicious? Here are ten decadent gluten free desserts, perfect for summer and all year 'round. 5 Minute Chocolate Cake in a Mug...
