Chef Kelly Reilly
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Experienced and well-rounded professional chef focusing on healthy, bright and delicious food!
Born in Westchester County, NY, Kelly developed her passion for food by often cooking alongside her mother at home. Her excitement deepened while taking a nutrition course during her senior year of high school, which led her to study Dietetics at the University of Dayton. After completing her dietetic internship and becoming a Registered Dietitian, she then decided to attend culinary school at the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC. This gave her the opportunity to learn about plant-based, health-supportive nutrition and wellness while advancing her culinary skills. After graduation, she completed an internship at Blue Hills at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY, and went on to work in well-known establishments including Restaurant North in Armonk, NY, and by CHLOE. in NYC and Silverlake, CA, where she developed a close relationship with Chef Chloe Coscarelli. In 2016, Kelly moved to Nashville, TN, and has been working for the Grilled Cheeserie company while occasionally working on projects with Coscarelli, including the popular NYC vegan pop-up “Supernatural.” She also formerly worked as a personal chef for Vibe Chefs and as a cook for Dream Events and Catering. Kelly is dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and is enthusiastic about sharing her culinary expertise with others.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
a fun and passionate act of service for others.
I learned to cook at...
home with my mother, the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC, and my first line cook job at Restaurant North in Armonk, NY.
A cooking secret...
is using fresh and colorful ingredients, seasoning well and being confident.
My menus
Individual Butter Boards – roasted apples, toasted walnuts, currants, local honey, fresh bread
Butternut squash soup – crispy prosciutto, crème fraiche drizzle, fresh chives
Mom’s Meatball – beef & pork, fra diavolo tomato sauce, lemon ricotta, fresh parsley
Roasted Carrot Dip – pomegranate seeds, pistachios, crumbled feta, artisan crackers
Harvest Salad – mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, dates, sunflower seeds, balsamic dressing
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad – gorgonzola cheese, red onion, dried cherries, honey crisp apples, maple cider vinaigrette
Burrata with Roasted Yellow Beets – blood oranges, pistachio pesto, fresh mint, crusty bread
Chopped Salad – iceberg, chickpeas, salami, shaved parmesan, pine nuts, red wine vinaigrette
Parmesan Polenta with Beef & Pork Bolognese – roasted broccolini, fresh parsley
Crispy Chicken Cutlets – creamy pesto risotto with peas, parmesan cheese
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs – goat cheese potato puree, tender carrots, fresh chives
Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi – parmesan cream sauce, white wine, pan seared mushrooms
Roasted Salmon – herby breadcrumbs, cauliflower puree, watercress salad
Classic Tiramisu – ladyfingers, espresso, dark rum, whipped mascarpone, cocoa dusting
Pumpkin crème brulee – burnt caramelized sugar, fresh raspberries, powdered sugar
Rum Raisin Rice Pudding – creamy basmati rice, dark rum, whipped cream, pecan crunch
Warm Apple Crisp – oat and brown sugar topping, cinnamon, fresh orange zest, vanilla ice cream
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Individual Butter Boards - fresh figs, lemon zest, honey, edible flowers, toasted baguette
Little Gem Salad - cucumber, peas, pistachios, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette, fresh dill
Spring Risotto - asparagus, crispy prosciutto, parmesan, fresh chives
Lemon Cheesecake - cinnamon graham cracker crust, warm blueberry sauce, vanilla whipped cream
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Mushroom arancini – mozzarella center, fresh sage, truffle alfredo sauce
Mom’s meatball – pork and beef, fra diavolo tomato sauce, lemon ricotta, fresh parsley
Whipped ricotta dip – roasted tomatoes, lemon, thyme, crudité and toasted baguette
Butternut squash soup – crispy prosciutto, crème fraiche drizzle, fresh chives
Shaved brussels sprout salad – gorgonzola cheese, red onion, dried cherries, apples, maple cider vinaigrette
Harvest salad – roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, pecans, creamy balsamic vinaigrette
Burrata – roasted yellow beets, blood oranges, chopped pistachios, mint pesto, crusty bread
Ribollita soup – kale, potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, day old bread, cannellini beans
Lobster risotto – white wine, saffron, artichokes, parmesan cheese
Pork ragu – parmesan polenta and roasted garlic broccolini
Chicken marsala – mushroom sauce, roasted asparagus, melting potatoes
Orecchiette bolognese – parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Cabernet braised short ribs - tender carrots and celery, parmesan mashed potatoes, fresh chives
Pumpkin crème brulee – burnt caramelized sugar, fresh raspberries, powdered sugar
Flourless chocolate cake – blackberry compote, whipped cream, fresh mint
Apple crisp – oat and brown sugar topping, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu – lady fingers, espresso, dark rum, mascarpone cheese, cocoa dusting
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Asparagus Soup – crumbled goat cheese, crispy chickpeas, herb oil, fresh chives
Crispy Corn Arancini – tomato sauce, grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Mom’s Meatball – pork & beef, fra diavolo sauce, lemon ricotta, microgreens
Individual Cheese & Charcuterie Boards – assorted cheese, meat, olives, nuts, dried fruits, cornichons
Eggplant Tower – roasted red pepper and tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic glaze
Roasted Beets – oranges, fennel, micro arugula, candied pecans, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette
Chilled Pea Soup – creme fraiche drizzle, crispy prosciutto, fresh mint
Strawberry Salad – mixed greens, avocado, feta cheese, toasted almonds, strawberry dressing
Grilled Zucchini – honey yogurt, cannellini beans, shaved parmesan, pine nuts, fresh basil
Little Gem Salad – peas, cucumber, pistachios, goat cheese, fresh dill, lemon vinaigrette
Pesto Spaghetti – pistachio and basil pesto, lemon zest, jumbo shrimp
Bolognese – fettucine, beef and pork ragu, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Chicken Parmesan – marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, spiralized zucchini and yellow squash
Ricotta Gnocchi – brown butter, sauteed corn, black pepper, fresh basil
Seared Salmon – roasted broccolini, parmesan risotto, toasted herby breadcrumbs
Peach and Raspberry Crumble – cinnamon, oat and brown sugar topping, vanilla gelato
Flourless Chocolate Cake – creme anglaise, strawberry compote, shaved chocolate, whipped cream
Limoncello Creme Brulee – burnt caramelized sugar, fresh berries, powdered sugar
Trio of Scoops – peanut butter and jelly, morning coffee, and honey vanilla bean
Blueberry Tart – vanilla bean cream filling, caramel drizzle, fresh blueberries
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Warm Eggplant Caponata - frizzled capers, fresh mint, garlic rubbed toasts
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad - honeycrisp apples, shaved red onion, gorgonzola, dried cherries, maple cider vinaigrette
Pumpkin Ravioli - brown butter & sage sauce, snap peas, carrot batons, maple roasted pumpkin seeds
Tiramisu (individuals) - lady fingers, espresso, dark rum, mascarpone cheese, cocoa dusting
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Roasted Eggplant Caponata - roasted red peppers, green olives, parsley, pine nuts, served with za'atar pita bread
Sumac Beets - bibb lettuce, pepperoncinis, crispy chickpeas, creamy oregano dressing, feta cheese (on the side)
Crispy Fried Falafel - ground chickpeas, parsley & cilantro, tahini dipping sauce
Greek Panzanella Salad - baked bread cubes, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, bell peppers, red wine vinaigrette
Mediterranean Pearled Couscous Salad - lemon, basil, mint, dried cranberries, toasted almonds
Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad - riced cauliflower, red onion, radishes, cucumber, cilantro, mint & parsley
Roasted Shrimp & Artichokes - haricots verts, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, red onion, oregano marinade
Greek Stuffed Peppers - ground beef, spinach, bulgur wheat, zucchini, stewed tomatoes, feta cheese (on the side)
Lemon Salmon - warm garlic lima beans, parsley, tzatziki sauce (on the side)
Baklava - crispy phyllo dough layers, toasted pistachios & walnuts, lavender honey drizzle, creme anglaise
Almond Citrus Olive Oil Cake - citrus compote, toasted almonds, powdered sugar
Rose Roasted Peaches - whipped ricotta, spiced crispy oats, fresh raspberries
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Creamy Asparagus Soup - crumbled goat cheese, crispy chickpeas, herb oil, chives
Grilled Zucchini Salad - shaved parmesan, cannellini beans, toasted pine nuts, basil, lemon mustard vinaigrette
Sweet Corn Risotto - sautéed shrimp, grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese, black pepper, basil
Pistachio Ice Cream - cherry compote, white chocolate sauce, toasted pistachios, fresh cherries
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