Originally published on January 13, 2015 It’s winter. It’s cold, and now there is actually snow on the ground. And because it’s so cold, the top layer of snow has actually turned to ice. So you don’t only get to walk through it (taking three times as long as it normally would), you get to stomp with […]
Author: katescuisine
How to Turn Regular Oats into Quick-Cooking Oats
Originally published on January 14, 2015 If you ever make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, bake with oatmeal, or just like a nice steaming bowl of it for breakfast, you know just how many different kinds of oats are out there on the market. But do you really need to buy steel cut, quick-cooking, and regular large oats to make […]
Steak with Pepper Sauce
Originally published on January 17, 2015 There’s nothing better than a good steak with a steak sauce or spice that’s as equally good. This recipe gives you both with a great sauce that’s got just the right amount of spice. Although it’s a pepper sauce, I tend to stay away from putting whole (or even cracked) peppercorns in it. […]
Roasted Spicy Potatoes
Originally published on January 22, 2015 Can you believe that to make roasted potatoes I used to just toss some potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper? Yep, before I knew about boiling potatoes and “chuffing” them as you do in Jamie Oliver’s Roasted Potatoes, or even boiling them in the oven (yes, the oven) and still calling them roasted […]
Pork Chops and Green Beans in a Beurre Blanc Sauce
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 […]
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 […]