Chef Alli

Chef Alli is a wife, mom and chef. She's been stirring up a love of farm fresh cooking for more than a decade.  To see more of Alli's recipes, go to www.chefalli.com.

  • 24 Uses for Velcro in the Kitchen

    By Chef Alli on July 17, 2023

    My family likes to tease me about all the things adhered to the side of my refrigerator via Velcro strips. But I find it to be the handiest thing in the world, so I don’t care what they say.  To me...

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  • 7 Plastic Container Cleaning Hacks

    By Chef Alli on July 17, 2023

    Try these tricks to quickly remove lingering odors and unsightly stains from your plastic food storage containers.  1. Bleach for Coffee and Tea For liquid stains that need a powerful cleanup, use...

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  • 15 Ways to Use Aluminum Foil

    By Chef Alli on June 8, 2023

    Aluminum foil can be used to cover, stabilize, line and protect. Here are 15 convenient uses for foil that can revolutionize your kitchen routines, plus a few clever household uses.  1. Create a...

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  • picnic recipes

    Pack These Dishes for Your Next Picnic

    By Chef Alli on May 3, 2023

    I’m betting it’s high time to gather your family and head to the great outdoors for an enjoyable picnic along with fun in the sun. A picnic is a great way to make memories! I’ve prepared some of my...

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  • vegetables, roasted, oil

    10 Ways to Make Roasted Vegetables Taste More Delicious

    By Chef Alli on April 19, 2023

    Roasting vegetables is an easy way to bring healthy veggies to your family. If you’re looking for new ideas for your favorite roasted vegetables, check out our top 10 list. 1. Add a glaze Earthy...

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  • picnic, friends, fun, nature

    14 Practical Tips for Perfect Picnics

    By Chef Alli on February 22, 2023

    These tips will help you make the most of planning and hosting a successful picnic.  1. Pick the perfect picnic blanket Wherever you decide to picnic, you’ll want something to sit on. A blanket or...

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  • Sheet Pan Recipes to the Rescue

    By Chef Alli on February 22, 2023

    A few days into the work week, I usually need a break from cooking supper. Only problem is, my family still needs to eat and takeout isn’t an option because we live in rural Kansas. That’s when I...

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  • mardi gras, king cake, cake, colored sugar

    Make a King Cake for Mardi Gras

    By Chef Alli on February 9, 2023

    King cake is a traditional cake made for Mardi Gras celebrations, the famous centerpiece of New Orleans food lore. What is king cake? A king cake is a circular bread, pastry or cake that is frosted...

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  • How to Host a Fondue Party

    By Chef Alli on February 1, 2023

    Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s means you likely encountered fondue night at your house. We sure did, and man, was it a blast! I can still remember my mom’s avocado-green fondue pot and the forks...

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  • friends, time, love, fun, laughter

    Easy Ways to Show People You Love Them

    By Chef Alli on January 27, 2023

    I show love and affection for my people by cooking for them. It just makes me so happy to feed them. But, alas, not everyone’s love language is food.  As I’ve thought about and practiced acts of...

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