Kelsey's Essentials

Episode 1

Summer Desserts

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Episode 2

Super Sandwiches

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Sandwiches, including turkey with melted gruyere; a po'boy; a BLT made with fried green tomatoes; basil mayo and pancetta; and a sandwich made with roasted red peppers and pepperoncini spread.

Episode 3

Easy Summer Cooking

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Kelsey demonstrates the use of a slow cooker. Included: spicy pork is made and used in a variety of recipes, such as a tortilla with pork, pickled red onions, pineapple and cilantro.

Episode 4

Classic Steak with a Twist

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Different cuts of beef are discussed. A filet is pan seared and topped with a porcini mushroom marsala sauce; a flank steak is marinated in a tangy blend of garlic mustard & brown sugar & broiled, & a skirt steak is grilled to make fajitas.

Episode 5

Heavenly Herbs

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Herbs, including lemon pesto; burrata; potato salad with bacon vinaigrette; and raspberry limeade with lavender and mint.

Episode 6

Veggie Bliss

Sat, Jul 30, 2011

Vegetables, including ratatouille, filled with onions, eggplant and tomato jam; panzanella; pan-seared cod with creamed corn; Italian bread salad.

Episode 7

Rise and Shine

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Breakfast food, including a cheese, egg and sausage sandwich made with homemade pork maple sausage; crispy potato skins with skillet hash and fried eggs; and blueberry- and cream-stuffed French toast with strawberry jam.

Episode 8

Pizza and Flatbreads

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Pizza and flatbreads, including beet, bacon and herbed goat-cheese flatbread; calzone stuffed with three cheeses; garlic knots.

Episode 9

My Trip to Spain

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Kelsey shares recipes and techniques she learned from a trip to Spain. Included: gazpacho; grilled garlic shrimp; and clams with chorizo.

Episode 10

Backyard Feast with Friends

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Dishes for an outdoor meal with friends are prepared. The dishes include homemade pickles; turkey Sloppy Joe sliders.

Episode 11

Indoor BBQ

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Barbecue is the subject. Included: cumin-scented ribs; baked beans; and corn salad with basil vinaigrette.

Episode 12

Small Plate Party

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Small-plate food for a party includes pickled shrimp with lemon-and-chive aioli; deviled eggs topped with candied bacon; and fresh-fruit salsa with cinnamon chips.

Episode 13

Hooray for the Holidays

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 20 mins

Holiday dishes include potato latkes topped with smoked turkey legs and kumquat chutney; stuffing; and gingerbread-cake truffles with lemon ginger icing, melted white chocolate and toasted pistachios.