Ellen S

Joined July 2020

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Former opera singer turned executive pastry chef in NYC. Always happy to talk all-things baking, cooking, music and ghost stories 🙃 If you like what you see, a 💜 or a tip would be greatly appreciated!

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Easy Dinners: Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta
LEMONY SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA (FEEDS 4) WHAT YOU’LL NEED… 40-50 extra jumbo frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lb, spaghetti or linguini
By Ellen S2 years ago in Feast
THE BEST RESTAURANT-QUALITY BBQ RIBS AT HOME!
Nearly 8 years ago, my boyfriend made these ribs the first time he and I ever cooked dinner together while we were first dating.
By Ellen S2 years ago in Feast
ULTIMATE FUDGE BROWNIES
When I say that this is the only brownie recipe you’ll ever need for the rest of your life, I’m really not kidding. So decadent and custard-like, I’m not even entirely sure I understand the physics behind how the near-liquid fudge suspends its shape as you lift a gooey square to your awaiting lips. Still don’t believe me? I dare you to bake them just once and not fall head-over-heels in love.
By Ellen S3 years ago in Feast
COPYCAT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS
Unlike most people, I was a little late to the Chipotle Party. Chipotle had been around and popular for at least a year or two before I finally had my first experience.
By Ellen S3 years ago in Feast
AUTHENTIC CARNITAS TACOS
One of my favorite staff meals at the restaurant has always been these tacos. Anytime I see a cook walk in the door with 3 bags of corn tortillas hangin’ from their hand, I know what day it is, and I do my little happy dance.
By Ellen S3 years ago in Feast
HOLIDAY SQUASH CASSEROLE
If you’ve seen any of my other Vocal recipe blogs, you’ll probably notice I’ve mentioned my maternal grandmother quite a few times.
By Ellen S4 years ago in Feast
CRISPY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
I count myself fortunate that I grew up with two good cooks for parents. Not only did they know their way around the kitchen, but I credit them for my love of virtually all foods. I always loved my veggies growing up, unlike most kids my age, and it was hard for me to wrap my head around anyone that didn’t appreciate broccoli. My maternal grandmother was always the greatest cook in the family, and I think her influence trickled down to the rest of us for a love of great family cooking.
By Ellen S4 years ago in Feast
PERFECT APPLE PIE
PERFECT SCRATCHMADE APPLE PIE For the Crust... 1 lb cold unsalted butter 500g (4C scooped and leveled) AP flour 75g (1/3 C) granulated sugar
By Ellen S4 years ago in Feast
CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
This recipe is the very first of many of my now signature creations, and it is still my favorite to this day. I can remember clear as crystal, nearly ten years later, the moment the inspiration hit me. I was flipping through a magazine while sitting in a waiting room, and came across a chicken recipe using Rice Krispies as the breading.
By Ellen S4 years ago in Feast
AMAZING PALEO QUICHE
While the recipe for a classic quiche is full of cream, butter and cheese, this amazing paleo version is gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar free but equally amazing in flavor and texture! In fact, you wouldn’t even know it was healthy if I didn’t tell you ;) don’t believe me? You’ll just have to try this recipe out for yourself to find out!
By Ellen S4 years ago in Feast
CREAMY CLASSIC QUICHE
Quiche is one of those comfort foods that has a way of always “hitting the spot”. Whether it’s over Sunday brunch with the girls or a weeknight family dinner - hell, I’ll even eat a slice for breakfast! - there’s really no wrong time to get your quiche on!
By Ellen S4 years ago in Feast
CRISPY PARMESAN PORK CHOPS
Other than my RESTAURANT-QUALITY BBQ RIBS (recipe for which can also be found on my Vocal posts), I have to admit - pork is one protein I never had much confidence cooking.
By Ellen S4 years ago in Feast

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Easy Dinners: Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta

THE BEST RESTAURANT-QUALITY BBQ RIBS AT HOME!

ULTIMATE FUDGE BROWNIES

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS

AUTHENTIC CARNITAS TACOS

HOLIDAY SQUASH CASSEROLE

CRISPY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

PERFECT APPLE PIE

CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

AMAZING PALEO QUICHE

CREAMY CLASSIC QUICHE

CRISPY PARMESAN PORK CHOPS

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