Originally published on January 15, 2016 Whether you’re using them as a main course, or you just need juicy chicken for tacos or a salad, there’s more than one way to cook a good bird. Pan-roasting is a quicker way to cook chicken, and I find that because you have so much more control over it, it doesn’t dry […]
Author: katescuisine
Anne’s Meatballs
Originally published on January 20, 2016 If you don’t know anything about her, you might think the most notable thing about Anne Burrell is her smart mouth and her blonde punk hairstyle. You’d never guess that she graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and then from the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners before she […]
Tomato Jam
Originally published on February 1, 2016 I would’ve never thought to put tomatoes and jam together until tomato jam showed up on one of our feature menus at work. And to be honest, even then I was a little hesitant to try it. Once I did though, I could not believe how good it was – or […]
Jelly Bean Cake
Originally published on February 18, 2016 Jelly bean cake was one of my favourites as a kid. My grandma made them for birthdays and while they’re so simple in concept, they really are something that’s truly special to me. Feeling nostalgic when Paige turned 10 last month, I decided to forego buying a cake and make her […]
Green Beans with Spiced Breadcrumbs
Originally published on February 24, 2016 There are a surprising amount of ways to dress up plain old green beans, and adding spiced breadcrumbs might be one of the most unexpected. The crumbs bring a nice crunch to the already crispy beans, and also bring a new layer of flavour to the spices. Don’t worry about packing […]
Chicken Pot Pie in Phyllo Cups
Originally published on March 2, 2016 Pot pie of any kind isn’t really exciting. Just ask my kids. We eat it so often around here that it’s definitely not one of those dishes that has them running to the table. Making it a few nights ago, I once again wondered how I could jazz it up […]
Sweet Potato Burritos
Originally published March 5, 2016 Today I bring you yet another very popular dish from the restaurant. I only ate at my place of employment once before they started paying me to go there, and this was the dish that I first noticed on the menu. No, I didn’t order it (only because we have the best Reubens) […]
Stuffed Mushrooms
Originally published on March 29, 2016 Ah, stuffed mushrooms. They’ve always been one of my very favourite appetizers, which is why I’m surprised it took me so long to make them myself. While doing so, I also inadvertently introduced Madison to one of her new favourite appetizers, so I recommend that, for preparation’s sake, you make a lot of […]
Copycat McDonald’s Cheeseburger
Originally published on April 21, 2016 I love copycat recipes but this one is really interesting, and perfectly appropriate for National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month. While at work one day, my BFF (best friends ’til fired) told me about this particular type of grilled cheese sandwich that tastes exactly like a McDonald’s cheeseburger. The thing is, the copycat sandwich doesn’t have any meat at all, just […]
Maple Syrup Tarts
Originally published on April 30, 2016 It’s time for the Festival of Maples here in Perth, Ontario! Today our little town becomes frantic with maple syrup vendors and people who want the sugary stuff in any form it comes in. I too, will be playing a part, while I’m at the restaurant trying to get our maple […]