Originally published on December 24, 2015 Traditions are big this time of year and in this house, along with Christmas traditions, we also have birthday traditions. Brent’s birthday is on the 16th and, Turtles being his favourite chocolate, he gets loads of them. We also have the tradition of the cake I make him, and it’s always […]
Author: katescuisine
Hamburger Buns
Originally published on January 4, 2016 Just like any time you bake fresh bread, homemade hamburger buns are so much better than the store-bought kind. Mine came out a bit more like slider buns than they did hamburger buns, but luckily we were having beef on a bun, so size really didn’t matter. And while the sesame seeds aren’t completely necessary, I […]
Best Ever Cinnamon Rolls
Originally published on January 14, 2016 For the past few years, cinnamon rolls have been our traditional Christmas breakfast. Well, except for last year when they completely flopped, sending my mom out in a frantic panic on Christmas Eve to find something suitable for the next morning. That’s why this year, I needed a new recipe. This one […]
Perfectly Pan-Roasted Chicken
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 […]
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) […]