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Why one restaurant chef still cooks his grandma’s recipes

Chef Gavin Kaysen features his grandmother Dorothy's recipes in his 2022 cookbook and Minneapolis menus, highlighting her influence on his culinary career and family traditions.

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By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — On his culinary quest that has included two James Beard Awards and countless “best of” restaurant mentions, chef Gavin Kaysen has amassed an impressive list of mentors: Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Paul Bocuse — and Grandma Dorothy. “Dorothy, my father’s mom, was my biggest influence growing up. A home cook in the truest form, she taught me how to cook,” said Kaysen, who’s based in Minneapolis. “She loved taking care…

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Why one restaurant chef still cooks his grandma’s recipes

Chef Gavin Kaysen counts his grandmother as a key influence on his culinary career. Her classic chicken and dumplings recipe is the epitome of comfort food.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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