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 […]
Author: katescuisine
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 […]
Sleepover S’mores Popcorn
Originally published on May 20, 2016 Last weekend my house was invaded by little girls. My own two had a sleepover and it was a bash to end all bashes! We tie-dyed t-shirts, decorated a cake (which inadvertently turned out to have a tie-dye look of its own), and made S’mores Popcorn. It’s just what it […]
Sweet Grilled Lamb Loin Chops
Originally published on May 31, 2016 We don’t have lamb around these parts too often, and when we do I typically make it the same way – my favourite way – every time. A good sprinkling of rosemary and garlic, lots of olive oil, and maybe a squirt of lemon across them. But when lamb was on sale at the […]
Pork Carnitas
Originally published on June 3, 2016 Mexican food is one of my very favourites, so when we featured it at the restaurant for the month of May, I was so excited I came home and started cooking what I had spent so much time on at work. My home version of pork carnitas features authentic Mexican pulled pork (which […]
How to Caramelize Onions
Originally published on June 12, 2016 Caramelized onions are the perfect addition to any dish (and I mean any dish – I absolutely love them!) but they can be tricky to make. This is because there’s a massive difference between carmalized onions and fried onions, and it’s very easy to get the latter, even if that’s not what you’re looking for. […]
Copycat Two Bite Brownies
Originally published on June 18, 2016 Copycat recipes are some of my favourite kinds. You get to play around in your kitchen trying to get that dish to taste *just* right, and once you do, well, there’s a certain feeling of accomplishment that will have you strutting around like a superhero for a little while. I really thought copycat recipes couldn’t […]
Grilled Chicken Legs with Beer Marinade
Originally published on June 21, 2016 Here in Ontario, Canada it has been hot for the past few days. I mean it’s been stifling, sweaty, don’t-you-dare-turn-on-that-oven kind of hot. So when we’ve absolutely had to eat, everything has gone outside to get cooked on the grill. After just a couple of meals, barbecue sauce can quickly become overplayed, so when I need something a […]
Grilled Potato Wedges
Originally published on June 24, 2016 It’s no secret that hot summer days are perfect for grilling. And it’s also no secret that on those days, I try to take everything out to the barbecue. Meats, starches, sides, it all goes on the grill. But what do you do when you just know potato wedges would be […]