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.

  • dad and son washing lettuce

    Foods We Should be Washing and Foods We Shouldn’t

    By Chef Alli on January 18, 2022

    Do you sometimes wonder which foods need rinsed as part of their prep and which foods shouldn’t be? There’s a right way and a wrong way and this guide will help.  Foods to Be Washed Fruits with...

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  • water running down kitchen sink into garbage disposal

    Using and Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal

    By Chef Alli on January 11, 2022

    Our garbage disposals are not as invincible as we might think.   Here’s a helpful list of disposal do’s and don’ts that can help avoid mishaps, provide some guidelines, and offer a few tips for care...

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  • kitchen shears

    Why you need kitchen shears

    By Chef Alli on January 11, 2022

    While some home cooks may feel kitchen shears are more of a gadget, I have found them to be an essential tool I employ nearly every time I cook.  From cutting pizza and quesadillas, to snipping...

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  • group at a holiday party

    Holiday Guest Etiquette

    By Chef Alli on December 16, 2021

    Most people are terrific at parties, but sometimes we all need a reminder of how to be considerate and respectful of our hosts.  Always RSVP in a timely manner   As soon as you know what your...

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  • 11 Things Young Cooks Were Surprised to Learn

    By Chef Alli on December 10, 2021

    Sometimes doing things ourselves is the only way we learn. No amount of talking or teaching from others can make an impact like when we succeed or fail on our own. This applies to when we are...

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  • 15 Cooking Hacks For Everyone

    By Chef Alli on December 10, 2021

    These tips can make recipes more flavorful, cooking more fun and every cook more successful.   1. SOAK YOUR APPLES IN SALT  The best way to keep sliced apples from turning brown is to place the...

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  • holiday charcuterie

    Tips for Making a Christmas Charcuterie Board

    By Chef Alli on November 17, 2021

    Creating a charcuterie is super fun since there are so many delicious and easy options that take just minutes to prepare. Pronounced “shahr-ku-tuh-ree,” a charcuterie board is usually comprised of an...

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  • basket of winter squash

    Your Guide to Winter Squash

    By Chef Alli on October 1, 2021

    I love cooking with winter squash because their flavors are delicious and they're full of great things like vitamins A and C and fiber. This guide will help you pick just the right one and provides...

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  • 22 Kitchen Organization Hacks You’ll Love

    By Chef Alli on September 21, 2021

    Running out of room in your kitchen and pantry? Below are some of my favorite helpful ways to better utilize and organize my kitchen space. Check them out! Use A Magnetic Knife Strip for Appliance...

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  • meat case

    Safely Cooking and Handling Meat

    By Chef Alli on September 1, 2021

    When it comes to safely handling and cooking raw meat and poultry at home, these tips will ensure you keep your family and friends healthy.    Make safe selections at the grocery store  Sidestep ...

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