Author: katescuisine

Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon

Originally published on November 5, 2011 What can you say about this signature dish from the greatest cook I personally believe has ever walked the planet? I dare not critique this recipe; I will however, tell you a few things I did differently (only out of necessity, I swear, Julia) and where I got the […]

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Originally published on November 17, 2011 When I was trying to get some ideas on how to make the very best Cream of Asparagus Soup by searching online, it didn’t take me long to find out that there are about a zillion ways to make this dish (just like anything else, right?) Unfortunately, there weren’t […]

Dinner Rolls

Originally published on November 20, 2011 I love any bread recipe, but I especially love bread recipes that don’t require bread flour (because I run out of it so quickly whenever I buy it!) I have made this one using bread flour, thinking that would make them even flakier and lighter, but I was wrong […]

Southern Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy

Originally published on November 23, 2011 I got this book from the “American Cooking” volume of the Time Life Classics series, a delicious encyclopedia resource covering cuisine from all different regions of the world – France, Germany, Italy, and yes, America. My mother-in-law gave me the books just a few weeks ago, and I’ve just been feeding […]

Roast Turkey

Originally published on December 19, 2011 This is the way I’ve seen my mom make turkey ever since I was little; and you can put all the glazes and exotic spices that you want on a turkey and I’ll think it’s delicious (because I really love turkey a lot!) But it still won’t be as good as just slathering […]

Hawaiian Honeymoon Cocktail

Originally published on February 24, 2012 My husband and I were lucky enough to escape to the island of Oahu last year and get married. Our wedding dinner was just the two of us, and we had a fabulous steak dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe; mine was accompanied by one or two (or five […]

Giada’s Stuffed Dates

Originally published on February 25, 2012 I made these for Thanksgiving this past year when most of my family came over to celebrate the holiday, and Maddie’s fourth birthday. Whenever I host the event, I always look for two things: a new app to bring to the table, and a different spin on sweet potatoes […]

Perogies

Originally published on March 22, 2012 Pergoies have a very special place in my heart. I mean, perogies that I have slaved over, folded each lovingly and individually, and cut out myself. These were the very, very first thing that I started cooking myself, when I decided I might get a little bit serious about […]

How to Spatchcock a Chicken

Originally published May 31, 2012 Spatchcocked chicken may not be pretty at first, but it will be – and delicious, too! Ingredients: 1 roaster chicken Directions: 1.) Flip chicken onto its breast. Then using either sharp kitchen shears (recommended) or a sharp knife, remove the backbone by cutting along each side of it. Remove the […]

Tuna Casserole

Originally published on May 2, 2012 I really don’t understand why tuna casserole gets such a bad rep. It’s the classic example of taking really simple ingredients and turning them into something that is absolutely magical. Warm, bubbly, delicious, and all those aromas that are just pure comfort no matter how you slice it. I […]