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Kayleigh Van Vliet Baig

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Kayleigh is a sous chef at the Meadow Club in Southampton. A Riverhead native, she is married and the mother of a daughter born in December 2016. Email Kayleigh

Veni, vidi, vici: Classic Caesar salad

by Apr 14, 2018
Enjoy a classic Caesar salad with a topping of grilled chicken, shrimp or beef — or just by itself for a savory bowl of greens.

Not your grandma’s deviled eggs

by Mar 31, 2018
These aren't your typical deviled eggs — they pack a surprisingly tasty punch.

No fuss slow-cooker red beans and rice

by Mar 24, 2018
A perfect meal for a busy day when you've got no time to cook.

Leftover corned beef? This braided Reuben will keep those Irish eyes smiling

by Mar 17, 2018
If you caught the sale like I did then you’ve got yourself a fridge full of corned beef. Now what to do with it all?

Cure the winter blues with ‘Poor Man’s Potato and Corn Chowder’

by Mar 10, 2018
Dreary late winter weather got you down? Remedy that with this chowder recipe.

Enjoy gumbo — Louisiana’s multicultural classic treat — in any variation

by Feb 24, 2018
Gumbo is a simple dish with a complex history. Influenced by the Native Americans, Africans, Caribbean, Spanish and French, its actual origin might be up for debate but the truth is it wouldn’t be gumbo without the influence of each cuisine. 

Chicken and sun-dried tomato pasta: a hearty one pan dinner that makes clean up simple

by Feb 3, 2018
One-pan meals mean less clean-up time and more free time after dinner — a win-win for the whole family.

Determined to make better food choices? Ease your way into it with these chicken avocado burgers

by Jan 20, 2018
Making better food choices doesn't have to be difficult — as long as you don't jump into a brand new diet. Try small changes and it's easier than you'd think.

Hearty slow-cooker creamy tortellini soup

by Jan 13, 2018
Creamy tortellini soup with turkey and spinach in the slow cooker is the perfect meal to come home to after a long cold day.

Bombogenesis baked mac and cheese

by Jan 6, 2018
Baked mac and cheese — the perfect antidote to blizzard conditions swirling outside your kitchen window.