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Kelsey's Essentials

Kelsey Nixon's got spunk, sass and, most importantly, the essentials of cooking. From roasting to sauces to quick breads, Kelsey shares the essential techniques, equipment and foolproof tips needed to be the boss of the home kitchen.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Fresh Pasta
    November 5, 2010
    20min
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    With the essential tools, you can have fresh pasta any day of the week. Mangia!
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  2. S1 E2 - Roasting
    November 12, 2010
    20min
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    Kelsey reveals the basics of Roasting so you can let your oven do the work for you! Turn on the oven, prepare your roasts, then kick back till it's done!
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  3. S1 E3 - Easy As Pie
    November 19, 2010
    20min
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    Kelsey guides us through the essentials for an American slice of heaven -- pie! Mmmmm .. pass the ice cream, please.
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  4. S1 E4 - Quick Breads
    November 26, 2010
    20min
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    Baking doesn't have to take all day, if you have the essential recipes. Is there any thing better than the smell of fresh baked bread?
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  5. S1 E5 - Entertaining
    December 3, 2010
    20min
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    Kelsey takes the intimidation out of home entertaining with a few essential tips and some easy-to-make recipes.
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  6. S1 E6 - Sauces
    December 10, 2010
    20min
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    Kelsey takes us through the three basic sauce groups: cream, meat and butter.
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  7. S1 E7 - Food Gifts
    December 17, 2010
    20min
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    Kelsey crafts some food gifts to share with friends and family, all guaranteed to look and taste delicious. Recipes include Vanilla Almonds, Cherry Pie In a Jar and Carmelitas.
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  8. S1 E8 - Eggs
    December 31, 2010
    20min
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    Kelsey introduces a whole new way of looking at eggs - for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.
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  9. S1 E9 - Fall Pantry
    January 7, 2011
    20min
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    Kelsey stocks up her fall pantry and prepares some cozy winter meals, including Rustic Fall Vegetable Soup, Pomegranate Quinoa Pilaf and Apple Crisp.
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  10. S1 E10 - Kelsey's Favorites
    January 14, 2011
    20min
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    Kelsey shares her favorite recipes: sesame ginger salmon, lemon basil orzotto, and a honey glazed apple and pear tart.
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  11. S1 E11 - Knife Skills
    January 21, 2011
    20min
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    Kelsey reveals the secrets to great-looking and great-tasting meals -- it's all in the knives! Recipes include a perfectly chopped Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Shortcake filled with sweet, delicate strawberries.
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  12. S1 E12 - Stews
    January 28, 2011
    20min
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    Kelsey shares a simple technique for a one-pot meal -- stew! Recipes include a steamy Bouillabaisse and a flavorful Chicken Cacciatore.
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  13. S1 E13 - Cast Iron Skillet
    February 4, 2011
    20min
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    Kelsey's favorite kitchen essential takes centerstage - the cast iron skillet.
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Subtitles
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Directors
Trey Nelson
Producers
Kim MartinAmy EskridgeBobby FlayApril JonesAzon Juan
Cast
Kelsey Nixon
Studio
discovery plus Cooking Shows
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