Minka Kelly Graduates From Cooking School—See Photos of Her Delicious-Looking Food!

The Friday Night Lights alum has been shared pics of her dishes...and the hijinks that ensue in the kitchen

Minka Kelly is now certified to handle her meat!

The 34-year-old Friday Night Lights alum had in recent months embarked on a new adventure, away from the camera—food! She had occasionally Instagrammed pics of several delicious-looking dishes she prepared while attending the New School of Cooking in Culver City, near Los Angeles, as well as behind-the-scenes photos of the preparations and hijinks that ensued in the kitchen.

And this was no beginner's class—Kelly took the 20-week Pro Culinary Series course, taught by Chef Jess Hilton. On Wednesday, she shared a snap of herself being given her graduation certificate. Congrats!

"Graduated!!! Thank you so much, @jesshiltoncooks for the best 6 months ever! If anyone ever needs a personal chef, I highly recommend this wonderful lady!" she wrote.

We would like you to know that we take things very seriously around here #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Mar 31, 2015 at 9:59pm PDT

During her studies, Kelly got to prepare a variety of meats...

This week: All things ?? #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:29pm PDT

The very patient @chefjesshilt helping me fabricate a filet ?? #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Apr 21, 2015 at 8:40pm PDT

Made vegetarians cry...

This week: all things ?? #dontbejealousofmymadcowdrawingskillz #yesshescrosseyed #hernameisbetsy #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Apr 21, 2015 at 7:47pm PDT

....and got to learn what goes into sausages. Mmm!

Did u guys know that the casing around your sausage is in fact intestine? Yea me neither ?? #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on May 5, 2015 at 7:59pm PDT

Then, you got your delicious carbs...

My chef @chefjesshilt teaching us how to make pasta!! ?? #ohyeababy #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Mar 10, 2015 at 7:35pm PDT

Gnocchi!!!! ?? #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Mar 3, 2015 at 9:28pm PST

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A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Mar 10, 2015 at 9:42pm PDT

#ohyeababyohyea #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Mar 10, 2015 at 8:03pm PDT

Fancy breakfasts...

I just poached the most perfect poached egg and made the most delicious hollandaise sauce from scratch I've ever tasted! #veryexcitingstuff #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Feb 5, 2015 at 10:34am PST

Gruyere soufflés, s'il vous plaît! #ohhellyea #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Feb 3, 2015 at 9:16pm PST

Soup night...

Soup night! #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Feb 10, 2015 at 10:31pm PST

French onion thoup! My fav! When I make it at home it'll be overflowing with cheese - I had to be sure I had enough for the whole class...but still DELISH! #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Feb 10, 2015 at 10:43pm PST

Some more California-friendly cuisine...

This week: rabbit food! ?? #veggies #salads #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Feb 17, 2015 at 6:35pm PST

I remember a time when I thought the only thing to a salad was iceberg & ranch. This Insalada Blanca is my new favorite #culinaryschooldiaries #itsjustahobbyguys

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Feb 17, 2015 at 9:40pm PST

And just remember, there's no crying in cooking.

Listen! Sometimes you just don't feel like crying whilst chopping onions dammit! Thanks for capturing this, @ealvarez619 ??

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Mar 6, 2015 at 9:07pm PST

That's it! We did it! What an awesome experience these past 6 months have been. What shall the next hobby beeee....??? #whoshungry #hobbyist #culinaryschooldiaries

A photo posted by Minka Kelly (@minkak) on Jun 9, 2015 at 9:13pm PDT

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