Originally published on January 26, 2015 Pork chops didn’t use to be my favourite thing to eat. They always seemed to turn out too dry, too flavourless, or just too boring. But I’m still mindful of the many plates of boring, plain pork chops that I’ve served in the past and I’m always trying to find ways to […]
Author: katescuisine
Pork Roast and Potatoes in the Slow Cooker
Originally published on January 27, 2015 I love recipes that you can make in the slow cooker. Not only are they super easy, but for working parents such as myself, it’s reassuring to know that the family is still eating a nutritious meal even while you’re at work. This recipe gives you an entire meal – including protein, […]
Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
Originally published on January 30, 2015 Enchiladas have become a regular staple in my house and, like any other dish that starts to make a regular appearance, they stand the risk of becoming boring. I try to mix it up by adding Spanish rice sometimes, switching out beef for chicken or pork, and playing around with […]
How to Get the Highest, Fluffiest Pancakes (Plus the Best Pancake Recipe)!
Originally published on January 31, 2015 The phrase “flat as a pancake” has never made much sense to me. I mean, yes pancakes are supposed to be flat in that they are smooth, lie horizontally, and don’t have major bumps or indentations. But, when it comes to how high that stack stands, it should be as tall as […]
Valencia Style Rice
Originally published on February 7, 2015 When I first saw “Valencia Style Rice” in The Recipe Encyclopedia, I thought it might be a new way to prepare rice using different techniques and – a quick look at the ingredient list told me – items that I had never put with rice before. As I was making it I couldn’t help but […]
Nigella’s Rapid Roastini
Originally published on February 21, 2015 Nigella Lawson is a favourite of mine. Not only is she utterly stunning, but she also specializes in easy down-home cooking. She’s not technically a chef mind you, but she’s got the food knowledge and the know-how to be treated like one. When I first saw her make this gnocchi dish for […]
Braised Short Ribs Over Celery Root Puree
Originally published on February 23, 2015 I love celery, and there are many things that I love even more about celery root. It’s really like celery on crack, or the freshest celery you will ever smell or taste. But while celery is crisp and delightful to eat raw, celery root needs to be broken down a bit more. […]
Caesar on the Lighter Side
Originally published on February 26, 2015 Sometimes we just have to have a Caesar salad, even if we’re feeling a bit heavy and bloated. The good news is that Jamie Oliver is obsessed with eating lighter and healthier, and he’s come up with a Caesar salad recipe that will give you all the taste you’re craving without any of the […]
Chinese Lemon Chicken
Originally published on March 3, 2015 Lemon chicken and my family go way back. It was one of the first dishes that I truly conquered when Brent and I first started dating, and after serving it several times, I didn’t want to become Debra from “Everybody Loves Raymond,” where it became the only thing I could make. I think […]
Meatballs, Sherry, and Potatoes
Originally published on March 4, 2015 Sherry is one of the ingredients that I’ve ventured into using just recently. It’s no more expensive than a regular bottle of wine, but it does bring a distinct something to any dish it’s added to. Wanting to know more about it, I was in luck to find that, […]