Kelsey Nixon's got spunk, she's got sass, but most importantly, she's got what you so desperately need in the kitchen: The Essentials. From "Roasting" to "Sauce-Making" to "Quick Breads," Kelsey shows you — the DIY home cook — the essential techniques, equipment and foolproof tips you need to be the boss of your own kitchen. Kelsey is all about using the basics to create dishes that are anything but ordinary.

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Cooking Fundamentals

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Video: Essential Knives 14 Videos

Kelsey shows you why a good core set of kitchen knives are a chef's most essential tools.

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Most Popular Recipes

All Kelsey's Essentials Recipes

Italian Sausage, Spinach, and Ricotta Cannelloni

Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto with Beurre Blanc

Crab Cake Croquettes

Chicken-Fried Steak with Spiced Milk Gravy

Fried Chickpeas with Parmesan, Lemon and Almonds

Custom Blend Beef Patty Melt with Pimento Cheese

Salt-Crusted Pork Roast

Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote

Salted Caramel Sauce

Slow Cooker Shredded Pork

Chorizo-Stuffed Fried Olives

Skillet Corn Cakes

Bianca Lasagna with Pesto

Fresh Herb Salad with Burrata

Honey-Glazed Apple Pear Tart

Fried Fish with Carrot Escovitch

Quickbread

Homemade Root Beer Float

Pomegranate Glazed Skirt Steak Fajitas

Japanese Seafood Risotto

Roasted Stone Fruit

Berry Pie Pops (Pie on a Stick)

Roasted Rosemary Turkey Breast

Roasted Chicken with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme

Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Roasted Vegetables

Green Goddess Crab Tapas

About the Host

Kelsey Nixon

Kelsey Nixon began teaching others to cook in college when she created her own cooking show, Kelsey's Kitchen, emphasizing fast, fun and affordable meals.

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