Miso is a thick paste that is made by fermenting soybeans with other seasonings. Salt and koji, which is cooked rice or soybeans that have been treated with a fermentation culture, are two of these and typically other grains, such as barley, are also used. Miso paste is most commonly used in Japan cuisine and […]
Author: katescuisine
Pho
Pho is a Vietnamese soup made up of a hearty beef broth, noodles, and meat – usually beef, but I’ve also seen it made with chicken and pork. I’m not going to lie and say it is a simple or quick process. It took me an entire afternoon to make. However, the delicious flavour was […]
Roasted Potato Wedges
Roasted potato wedges are a staple in my house. We have them at least once a week because not only are they delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. The secret is to parboil them beforehand. This helps the interior of the potatoes become soft and fluffy while the high heat of the […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
It’s officially soup season and I couldn’t be happier! While I could do without the snow and ice we see so often in the Canadian winter months, there is little better than cozying up to a hot bowl of soup when it’s coming down outside. I can’t believe I’ve had this blog for 15 years […]
Tequila Lime Chicken
Tequila Lime Chicken is one of the best ways to cook chicken and ensure that it is juicy and perfect every single time. If you are short on time, you can marinate it for just 15 minutes but of course, the longer you keep the chicken in the marinade, the more flavourful it will be. […]
Italian Baked Meatballs
A quick search for ‘meatballs‘ on this site will tell you there is more than one way to make a meatball. The method I choose when it’s time to get ballin’ depends on many things, namely the amount of time I have and how much I want to fuss with the meatballs. I find baking […]
Melting Potatoes
These are called ‘Melting Potatoes’ because they are first seared to get a bit of a crust on them. Then, broth and butter go into the same pan before the whole thing goes straight into the oven. As they cook, the potatoes absorb all of the liquid, making them so tender and soft inside, almost […]
Chicken Lo Mein
Lo mein noodles are a staple around our house. While usually I serve them as a side to stir fry, last time I decided to make them the entire meal by just adding some chicken. The chicken does do better when marinated, but you don’t need hours and hours for it. Even just an hour […]
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
One of the best things about salmon is that there are so many different ways to cook it. Out of all of them, slow-roasting has got to be my favourite. It is still fish and so in this case, slow-roasting only means a mere 30 minutes or so. Once it comes out of the oven, […]
Quick Marinara Meatballs
Meatballs are always a great answer when you need a quick supper, and I already have a couple of recipes up on the site. Those recipes are some variation of meatballs, or they are someone else’s entirely. I can’t believe that it’s taken me 15 years to get you the recipe for MY meatballs. It’s […]