Originally published on September 12, 2014 Here’s a fun story about chicken wings that shows how they went from kitchen scraps to one of the most expensive parts of the bird. Before 1964, chicken wings were in fact considered to be one of the “garbage parts” of a whole chicken. They were often thrown out or thrown into a […]
Author: katescuisine
How to REALLY Barbecue Ribs
Originally published on September 13, 2014 I’ve always stayed away from putting ribs on the barbecue because whenever I did it, the flames would burn the outside in minutes, leaving me with a tough bark that coated reallytough meat, or that left the meat inside still very close to raw. But this summer was different. This summer I […]
Stuffed Meatloaf
Originally published on September 15, 2014 I love my job. I work at a small restaurant here in town, and it’s not only a lot of fun, I also learn an immense amount about food while I’m there. I work under a great sous chef who recognizes my enthusiasm for cooking and he’s always asking […]
Caprese Salad
Originally published on September 16, 2014 Caprese salad is the ultimate dish to show how you can make something beautiful and delicious using only a few ingredients, and just letting them shine. It’s also a dish perfect for those who like to keep things classic and traditional, and also those that like to put a spin on […]
Cauliflower and Green Bean Casserole
Originally published on September 18, 2014 The air definitely has that certain chill to it, reminding us that winter is just around the corner, and it’s time to start pulling out those comfort foods. And, I don’t know, lately I’ve really been appreciating the cauliflower and all the comfort that it brings. That’s especially true when it’s […]
Chicken and Ricotta Quiche
Originally published on September 19, 2014 To make a really good quiche, it needs to meet three criteria: it needs to be creamy, it needs height, and it’s got to have a crust. Let’s face it. “Crustless Quiche” may have had its day, but it has come and gone. This dish meets all of my self-made criteria. […]
Nigella’s 40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken
Originally published on September 21, 2014 The French are really just a meat and potatoes kind of people, aren’t they? It’s funny, because whenever French cooking comes up (with just about anyone,) talk usually turns to how difficult it is, how much butter is used, and for goodness sakes – all those different sauces! But when […]
Julia’s Puree de Pommes de Terre A L’Ail
Originally published on September 22, 2014 Leave it to Julia Child to take something as simple as garlic mashed potatoes (which is all the above fancy French term translates to,) and make it a thing of pure joy to eat. This recipe is taken from what I like to think of as “The Food Bible,” but most […]
Carrots Vichy
Originally published on September 23, 2014 I love books, and cookbooks rank somewhere at the top of the list. But a cookbook having great recipes and beautiful illustrations just isn’t enough for me – I need more! I like cookbooks that bring something different to the table. That don’t just tell me what to put […]
Simple Herb-Rubbed Pork Roast
Originally published on September 24, 2014 I’ve loved pork roast ever since I was a kid. I can still remember so vividly that aroma wafting through the entire house as my mom simmered one slowly in a pot on the stove. And when she pulled it out from all its collected juices, it would be so tender […]