Author: katescuisine

Summer Rolls

Originally published on May 6, 2014 I love rolls. Any kind of rolls really. Whether something is rolled in tortillas, egg rollwrappers, or even lettuce, there’s something about having a neat little bundle on your plate that’s just incredibly satisfying. These summer rolls are not only pretty, but they’re also very, very healthy. Plus, you won’t be able […]

Simply Sauteed Swiss Chard

Originally published on May 7, 2014 Swiss chard, just like kale or spinach, is a delicious vegetable that will also give you your daily quotient of leafy greens that all of us need. They also aren’t very hard to cook. Just saute it like you would saute spinach with lemon or another acid, and it takes just a couple of […]

Tuscan Chicken

Originally published on May 8, 2014 I really, really love Italian food and chicken recipes such as this one prove that it doesn’t always have to be pasta. When I first heard about Tuscan Chicken, I heard that it was the Italian version of lemon chicken (which it isn’t) and that it has a very interesting marinade (which it […]

Grilled Peaches

Originally published on May 11, 2014 Happy Mother’s Day! There are several dishes I make that always remind me of my mom. Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of them, and anything with peaches is another. My mom lives in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, an area that’s known for a lot of things – wine and peaches being just two […]

Compound Butter

Originally published on May 12, 2014 Today’s post isn’t really a recipe at all, but rather just a “how to” make sauces, breads and rolls, steak, and anything else that you think could use a bit of extra flavour. The secret is compound butter, and not only can you add it to just about anything you want, but you […]

Chicken Pad Thai

Originally published on May 13, 2014 I just recently discovered something. I love Thai food! I love noodle soup, I love peanut sauce, and I love the traditional ingredients that are used, including chilies and peanuts. I also just found out that I really, really love pad Thai. It’s a dish that I’ve always had to stay away from because […]

Breaded Pork Chops

Originally published on May 14, 2014 Way back in the day when I was still a young thing in high school, I had a boyfriend whose mom made the very best pork chops. It was one of the reasons I loved going over there for dinner, even if his parents weren’t the nicest people I’d ever […]

Right on the Rack Pork Roast

Originally published on May 15, 2014 There are about a million different ways you can do pork roast. It’s a relatively neutral canvas so whether you’re feeling Italian, French, or even Southwestern, you can pretty much season it however it suits your fancy at the time. It seems that every time I find a new way […]

Watermelon Tomato Salad

Originally published on May 16, 2014 I always have an abundance of watermelon during the summer (who doesn’t?) and my kids can never gobble it all up before it goes bad. This year though, I’m prepared, with a watermelon margarita recipe, and this delicious watermelon tomato salad. Both are so good, I’ll have to be careful to […]

Cat’s Pizza Sauce

Originally published on May 17, 2014 If you’re already going to the time and trouble of making your own pizza dough, why not take it a step further and make your own pizza sauce too? This one from Cat Cora is easy to make, comes together in a snap (although you’ll have to wait a bit […]