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.

  • Go-To Apple Recipes

    Go-To Apple Recipes for Autumn: 5 Chef Alli Favorites

    By Chef Alli on October 3, 2016

    Apple treats and apple activities are everywhere – caramel apples, candy apples, apple dumplings, picking apples, bobbing for apples, apple festivals –the list goes on, ensuring we’re all aware...

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    Buying your first chefs knife

    By Chef Alli on September 20, 2016

    My chefs knife is a tool I use daily. It's the one I reach for every single time. Here are my three tips you should use when purchashing your own.  1) Shop in a kitchen store that allows you to be...

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  • Soups and Chowders

    Soups and Chowders

    By Chef Alli on August 24, 2016

    It’s fall, y’all! How did we get here so dang fast? I find myself asking that more and more as time buzzes past, but I have to say I’m always thankful for cooler weather to arrive. And, I appreciate...

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    Five Farmers Market Tips

    By Chef Alli on August 2, 2016

    If I had it my way, I’d spend each and every Saturday morning at a Kansas farmers market. The festive atmosphere, local artisans selling their wares, plus the wide variety of meats, fruits and...

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  • family having a bbq outside

    10 fun and easy BBQ hacks

    By Chef Alli on May 5, 2016

    Don't sweat your summer BBQ. Use these 10 tips from Chef Alli to make your party the best in town. 1. Make Cooler Corn!  Yes, you can cook corn-on-the-cob in a cooler, and you can do it for a  ...

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  • family on a picnic

    Picnic and Potluck Pleasers

    By Chef Alli on May 4, 2016

    I am so happy it’s summertime once again. Baseball games, grilling, family reunions - all fun stuff for warm weather, plus the wonderful foods that go along with those activities. And I love a good ...

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    Spring cleaning your kitchen?

    By Chef Alli on April 1, 2016

    Last summer I spent a considerable amount of time re-organizing my kitchen. I'm going to save you some time and frustration and share some organization tips and tricks I learned. They include: Use...

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  • Roast leg of lamb

    Easter Dinner

    By Chef Alli on March 16, 2016

    It is high season for lamb and Easter dinner is a great time to showcase one. It may seem intimidating, but don’t be fooled--leg of lamb is one of the easiest cuts of meat to cook. Since it’s a large...

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    Mason Jar Salads

    By Chef Alli on February 17, 2016

    Mason jar salads seem to be all the rage these days and I’ve jumped on the bandwagon myself. I love getting a chilled jar out of the fridge, packed tight with fresh greens, vegetables and dressing. I...

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    Super Bowl Party Success

    By Chef Alli on January 25, 2016

    What really matters at a Super Bowl party? Food, football and friends! Yes, it’s great to decorate for the festivities, but your guests care more about good food (the greasier and cheesier the better...

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