About Kaitlin

Hi there! I love making fun and wholesome foods that warm the heart and nourish the soul. As a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, I have worked in NYC as a pastry chef, recipe tester and food blog editor, working with Saveur Magazine, The James Beard Foundation and New York Magazine food critic, Gael Greene. I am so happy to be partnering with Farmer Owned to share recipes and ideas, and to support farmers!

Stuffed Caprese Burger

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When I first started cooking I thought the caprese salad was one of the most elegant dishes to prepare. The beautiful colors, the fresh taste, the tang of balsamic, and the fact that it is a salad made mostly of cheese makes it a crowd favorite. read more

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S’more Pie

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As a kid I usually spent summer in one or more camps. Sleep away camp, soccer camp, or church camp, if it was full of awkward adolescents baking in the sun, I was there. My favorite part of these summer escapes was sitting around the bonfire, read more

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Chicken Chili for Two

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Whenever I need to make something comforting, I immediately think of chili. I love that you can make a big batch of something so wholesome with just a few ingredients. However, when I moved to New York the large quantity format wasn’t as easy to accomplish in my closet sized kitchen. So I scaled the recipe to feed two, read more

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Cinnamon Buns

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Some of my earliest memories of cooking involve breakfast. I remember watching as my dad flipped bacon with a knife and fork and tenderly cooked over-easy eggs. If it was a special occasion my mom would pop open a tube of store-bought cinnamon rolls and my brother and I would usually fight over the last one. read more

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Potato, Cheese and Basil Brunch Frittata

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Every time I throw a brunch party the guests seem to proliferate. I’ll start with a simple brunch for four and inevitably that number ends up doubling. I’ve found the key to staying sane in these situations is finding recipes that are easy to multiply. read more

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Baked Fruit Tarts

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Long before I could scramble an egg or flip a pancake, I could toast a Pop-Tart. As a kid, I remember feeling complete satisfaction as I lowered those two perfectly frosted rectangles into the toaster. read more

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Irish Soda Bread

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Many people associate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer and time to party, but in my house it’s a time to celebrate our Irish heritage with traditional Emerald Isle foods. One of my favorite Irish bites is Soda Bread. read more

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