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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.
Kelsey's 25 Most Popular Recipes
All of Kelsey's recipes are pretty great, but her fans cook these classics over and over.
Easy Entertaining
Get great dinner party ideas, ranging from the perfect cheese plate to decadent deviled eggs.
Banana Caramel Cream Pie
We're happy to eat this incredibly luscious dessert any time of day.
Kelsey shares her essential tips for Butchering. Recipes: Chicken Fried Steak with Spiced Milk Gravy, Sausage, Shrimp...more
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Recipes from episode:Small plates are a great way to show off big flavor and a fun way to entertain a large group of people. Kelsey will...more
Recipes from episode:Making delicious, flavorful sandwiches is an essential skill that every home cook needs to know. Nothing wins over guests...more
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Videos: Kitchen Basics
Save money on culinary school with our easy tips on everything from chopping veggies to frosting a cake.
Become a Cooking Pro.
Video: Essential Knives
Kelsey shows you why a good core set of kitchen knives are a chef's most essential tools.
See the Four Knives You Need.
How to Slice & Chop
Learning to use kitchen knives properly can save you time, hassle and Band-aids.
Hone Your Knife Skills
How To Use Herbs
Add color and kick to your dishes with our step-by-step herb techniques
Make the Most of Leafy Herbs.
How to Pick & Store Fish
Learn how to buy the freshest fish, and it will do much of the work for you.
Improve Your Seafood.
How to Defrost Meat
Make safe use of the chicken, beef and other meats sitting in your freezer.
See How to Thaw Meat, Step-by-Step.
Video: Perfect Pie Crusts
Watch Kelsey blind you with the science of flaky, buttery crusts.
Become a Pie Pro.
More Kitchen Tips
Our original web series Good to Know has more fun how-to's and DIY tips to simplify and inspire your cooking.
Watch Good to Know.
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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