Sundae in a bun: The sweetest hack for your backyard cookouts

This is a sponsored post by Hudsonville, but the text and opinions are all mine. Thank you for supporting brands that make Kylee’s Kitchen possible! There’s nothing quite like a backyard cookout—the sizzle of the grill, the laughter and chatter of family and friends, and the smoky smell of meats and vegetables. After piling your […]

Tot-ally delicious potato salad

Potato salad is a staple of picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. As part of culinary school, I was required to take a “garde manger” class, which a class that focuses on the preparation of cold dishes, like salads and appetizers. I made so much potato salad in that class. Boiling, cooling, peeling, and chopping potatoes

Brine and dandy: Pickling the season’s best produce

Now that we’ve defrosted from the winter, the return of warmer weather means the return of fresh local produce. Spring produce is already a feast for the senses—crisp, colorful, and bursting with freshness. But if you soak those tender veggies in a tangy brine, they suddenly become the star of the plate.  Quick pickling is

Tiramisu Coffee Chip Ice Cream Cake

This is a sponsored post by Hudsonville Ice Cream, but the text and opinions are all mine. Thank you for supporting brands that make Kylee’s Kitchen possible! Let me tell you a little something about moms. They want you to treat them to something special for Mother’s Day, but they don’t want to ask for it.