Originally published on May 12, 2015 If candying nuts is something you’ve never done, it’s something I strongly suggest you try. All it takes is three ingredients. You can use whatever nuts you like best, and then use them to garnish salads, add a little extra sweetness to banana bread, or just put out as a bowl of munchies when […]
Author: katescuisine
White Bean Chicken Chili
Originally published on May 20, 2015 I’ve never been a girly-girl easily grossed out by stuff, especially food stuff. So sticking my hand into a huge bowl of raw meat has never been a big deal. But I will tell you that ground chicken is not like other grounds meats. Unlike beef, and even turkey, […]
Crostini
Originally published on May 29, 2015 There’s a reason that we use the term “sliced bread” when we’re talking about how good something is. Nothing really beats soft and airy bread that melts in your mouth – and if you can get a loaf that has just come from a bakery and still has that […]
Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Originally published on May 30, 2015 I’m sort of conflicted as to why artichoke and spinach dip appears on just about every single restaurant menu. On the one hand, it’s absolutely delicious. I mean, it’s so good that you don’t even care if you wreck your appetite for that $15 meal you ordered that will arrive after that dip, […]
How to Supreme an Orange
Originally published on June 3, 2015 When I first started thinking of garnishes for the blog, to be honest, I didn’t know if it was something that was really worthwhile. But as time has marched on and I’ve found more and more pretty and delectable garnishes, I’ve found that it’s truly got some merit to it […]
Harvest Salad
Originally published on June 4, 2015 This salad sort of comes from my work. While we serve a salad that’s very, very similar to this (and we do call it Harvest Salad), I did have to make several substitutions due to what I had in my fridge. It’s so good, I often say I’m pretty sure this This salad sort of comes from […]
Glazed Sausage Kabobs
Originally published on June 7, 2015 My kids love food on a stick, and I love making it for them. These sausage kabobs are true perfection. They’re easy, they’ve got a ton of flavour and, put a platter down in front of any group and you’ll soon have tons of “oohs” and “ahs” headed your way. Even […]
French Potato Salad
Originally published on June 11, 2015 Need a potato salad for a barbecue or potluck this summer? This might just be the one you’re looking for. With just a few ingredients this is one salad in which the potatoes really shine. It’s super tasty and you can make it the night before and have your side all […]
Corn and Black Bean Salad
Originally published on June 12, 2015 While preparing my menu for my daughter’s First Communion last month, I knew I wanted to put out a terrific bean salad of some sort, and that I wanted to keep it relatively simple – simple has been my thing lately. As I started rinsing beans, shucking corn, and whipping together […]
How to Make Perfect French Toast
Originally published on June 29, 2015 French toast is something that seems pretty easy, doesn’t it? I mean, you take some bread, let it go for a swim in milk and eggs, and then fry it up in a boatload of butter. But, if you want to get French toast that you’ll be thinking about for the rest […]