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About chefkelly

Leveraging a lifelong passion for food and combining a unique cultural mesh of korean cuisine, robust flavors of Texas BBQ and California cuisine, Chef Kelly brings her own signature style to delectable perfect bites exploring complex and often surprising interplay of flavors, textures and colors. She has honed and shared her craft through her experiences from five star restaurant kitchens to private cooking instruction to her self-written food blog at chefkelly.com all made with 2 tablespoons of love; love for food, love for life.

sushi lesson for kids – great birthday party activity idea!

Had a blast at friend’s daughter’s 10th birthday party last week.  Happy Birthday, Hannah!  Did you have a great time? Japanese-themed party with 20+ ten year old girls screaming and running around!  What energy they have~  One of the activities … Continue reading

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Savory Brussel Sprouts inspired by Osteria Mozza

It has just occurred to me.  Why is brussel sprouts called sprouts?  It certainly doesn’t taste sprouty.  Perhaps it’s because it’s like baby cabbages, sprouty cabbages?  Whatever the reason, brussel sprouts has become one of my favorite vegetables of all … Continue reading

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stay slim with bibimbap – korean rice salad recipe

take notes.  did you try the braised kalbi recipe?  here’s a dish using the braised kalbi beef roast, a classic korean “one-bowl” bibimbap (literal translation, “mixed rice”) that not only looks impressive, but is fresh, healthy AND will satisfy all … Continue reading

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korean recipe (chef kelly way) – braised kalbi beef roast

this recipe was a success at the last cooking class!  the secret (drum roll) is a super easy two-step seasoning including 1) brining overnight and 2) marinating for ~4 hrs which results in a roast that’s moist, tender and seasoned … Continue reading

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the perfect bite…the art, science and emotion of taste sponsored by bulthaup

September 19, 2010 (Sat at 5pm) Thanks to bulthaup who sponsored my first cooking class and thanks to those 16 guests and friends who attended.  I had such a blast at the event filled with good food and wine and … Continue reading

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Get inspired with easy summer salad ideas – visit your local farmers’ market

Been hosting a whole bunch of dinner parties and cooking up a storm with all the great summer ingredients available right now – sweet peppers, juicy corn, tomatoes – oh-the tomatoes…and many more. In sizzling hot summer days – the … Continue reading

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chef kelly’s baaack! great summer party food…

Can’t believe how fast time flies.  A lot has happened since last post including a puppy shower/housewarming party at the house where with some help, I put together a lunch menu for ~40 people at the house.  Below are some … Continue reading

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Puppies for Dinner? just kidding…

My explanation for being MIA is that I recently became a mom to two beautiful 4-month pug puppies – whom have kept me more busy than I thought was possible.  Wow.  They are a lot of work!  But they are … Continue reading

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Aloha, Mahalo – Top 5 Great Places to eat in Honolulu – #5

A long weekend in Honolulu calls for lots of sun-worship & eating & drinking;)  Below are on-going list of restaurant reviews based on recommendations (one-a-day). 1) Eggs-n-Things: One of the few non-chain breakfast eatery in the heart of Waikiki serving … Continue reading

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What to do the first week of being laid off. Cook!

I should be updating my blog more often, especially when technically, I should now have a lot more free time.  Some big events since last time which can be said in few words. – I have no job. I got … Continue reading

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