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 […]
Author: katescuisine
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 […]
Easy and Affordable Beef on a Bun
Originally published on June 30, 2016 Beef on a bun is one of my favourites whenever I find myself at a fair or carnival this time of year. I like getting it there because to make it at home with all of that pricey roast beef, is more than I’d like to spend on a weekday dinner. […]
Good Old Fashioned Fried Chicken!
Originally published on July 20, 2016 I’ve made fried chicken several times and it’s always hit or miss. Will it turn out? Won’t it? Who knows, because I’ve had a different result each and every time! Luckily, I’ve learned a few things from both my hits and misses, and now I believe I know what those are. Other than […]
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Originally published on July 21, 2016 I’ve tried several different versions of homemade macaroni and cheese before. Each time, no matter what I do it seems, I get the same result. My kids push it around their plate, and hold the noodles up to the light like they’ve never seen noodles before. Seriously, I think I might […]