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A little about me.....

Brigid "Corny" Cornelius

Hi and welcome to Cooking in Corny's Kitchen.  I'm Chef Brigid aka "Corny".  I'd like to take you on a little journey, and tell you a little about myself!

At 35 years old I changed careers and moved 1,700 miles from home.  To say it's been a crazy roller coaster is an understatement. 
At age 25, I graduated from the Vision Academy in Bethlehem Pennsylvania and went on to receive a license in Cosmetology.  I love creating, putting new twist on things.  Making them my own.  Although, I still love hair and makeup, it wasn't the outlet I so desperately needed.
I've always known I made delicious foods and tasty treats, but never thought any more about it.  Until one day, watching my man Gordon Ramsay Ultimate Cookery Course, I decided to make his beef short ribs (don't worry I will be sharing that soon).  It wasn't until the love of my life, Tom, ate it.  When I say his mind was blown, I mean it.  That's when it all clicked. This is it, the outlet I've been so desperately searching for.
So, naturally, I wanted some sort of schooling.  But, I'm a mother.  I don't have time to physically go to school.  Then, just as I'd given up, there it was.  An accredited school that offered online schooling!   Two days later, I was officially enrolled at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder CO.

As things were rockin' and rollin', Tom recieved a phone call that the company he works for was moving to Colorado and they wanted to move us too.  So, after living in NJ/PA all my life, we packed up our UHaul and moved 1,700 miles across the country to start a new chapter.
Upon getting here, I quickly realised cooking and baking will NEVER be the same again!  I had to learn to cook at high altitude.  5,545 above sea level to be exact.  It has had its ups and downs, but nothing would be fun with out some twists a turns along the way. 

So, folks here we are.  I decided to start this blog because so many of my friends and family members would ask me for recipes or how to make something, and what better way to share than on the web!
Go put on your aprons and grab a cup of joe.  I'm going to show you my twists on some classics and share some awesome recipes along the way!  
Let's do this!

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French Bread

Making your own bread is simply satisfying. The smell, the finished product and the taste of course! French Bread Makes approx 4-5...

French Onion Soup

Nothing says winter time to me than a nice, hot cup of cheesy french onion soup. Well, now you dont have to go out to get it, you can...

Corn Bread

Corn bread is perfect for breakfast with some butter and jam, or with some barbeque ribs and veggies. It's a little sweet with a great...

Creme Brulee

Don't let this intimidate you, it actually pretty simple to make. This creamy, little dessert will impress just about anyone you serve...

Roasted Brussels Sprout

This is the only way I make Brussels sprout. When you make this, you'll know why! These little bundles of goodness become golden,...

Kofta

I made this dish while in school. It was such a nice change of pace from your typical meatballs and sauce. It's not only visually...

"Blond"ies have more fun!

Tom is not a brownie kind of guy. I love brownies though. So we found blondies are a great alternative to brownies! Soft and chewy...

Chicken Francese

Bright and fresh is how I would describe this dish. Perfect over pasta or rice, it's a great dish for kicking off Spring. Ingredients 4...

Heavenly Mini Cheesecakes

I came to with these when I didn't have enough cream cheese to make a whole cheese cake. I had some crushed cookies left over from...

Perfect dip for any occasion!

"Ooey Gooey Goodness" is the only way to describe this spinach and artichoke dip. It's easy to make and perfect for any party, or just...

Meatball stuffed garlic knot, ummm yes!

If you never watch Girl Meets Farm on Food Network you're really missing out. Molly Yeh is my girl! This is a recipe of hers that I...

Summer time soup!

I never in a million years thought gazpacho would be something I look forward to making on a hot summers day, but here we are. This...

Melt in your mouth London Broil

This is an easy, quick recipe, perfect for family's on the go! It's tender and super flavorful. This recipe is often requested in my...

No more store bought pudding!

While doing my externship for Lehigh Valley BBQ, I made this delicious dessert to add to their Mother's Day special. This creamy, rich...

Substitutions for baking!

During the pandemic of 2020, I found myself hopelessly searching for things like baking powder and flour. I'm here to share with you...

Simple and Flour-less!!

I love peanut butter (thanks dad). Peanut butter cookies are my weakness. One day, I needed them but I ran out of flour. I remembered...

Cold Sesame Noodles anyone?

Let me start by saying thank you to my brother for making me absolutely OBSESSED with cold sesame noodles. Since moving to Colorado I...

Classic Macaroni Salad

Nothing like a good ole' American classic like a creamy macaroni salad. This sweet and tangy salad is a household favorite with my...

Slow Cooked Short Ribs

If you read my bio, you read about the dish I made that jump started my cooking career. Gordon Ramsay is a huge influence of mine, and...

Light and Fluffy Vanilla Frosting

This vanilla frosting is delightfully sweet and goes great on any sweet treat! Unlike store bought frosting, its not too sweet and easy...

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