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A full archive of all my favorite recipes. Check back frequently for more delicious meals to cook.

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Welcome to HelloKelC Cooks! I cannot wait to share what I’ve created with you all. Come in, browse around and ask me questions about all things food related. Bonus points if you’re #TeamRice!

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Chinese Chicken Salad
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Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese chicken salad is a fun dish to bring to any kind of gathering. It’s got crispy maifun noodles, tender boiled chicken and deliciously sweet Mandarin oranges. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a homemade dressing.

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Hot Cheeto Elote Salad
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Hot Cheeto Elote Salad

If you love elote (Mexican street corn) and have a soft spot for Hot Cheetos, get ready for your new favorite side dish! This Hot Cheeto Elote Salad takes all the creamy, cheesy, tangy goodness of classic elote and transforms it into an easy-to-eat, flavor-packed bowl—finished with a spicy, crunchy Hot Cheeto topping. Perfect for taco night, burritos, or a big bowl of pozole, this dish brings the heat and the fun. Warning: you will want seconds.

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