Carol Ann Kates

Burrito bowls have become a popular option on many restaurant menus. They consist of white or brown rice and any combination of black or...

It is getting pretty pricey to go out for dinner these days, especially to a steak house, which is a popular destination for...

I find the history of chili, which is the official state food of Texas, quite fascinating. From the late 1860s to the 1930s, Hispanic...

Are you looking for a different salad to serve at your Easter brunch buffet? My Pasta Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and Sun-Dried Tomatoes...

It’s almost St. Paddy’s Day. What better way to celebrate than enjoying Shepherd’s Pie—the perfect Irish comfort food. On our trip to...

Help! I need dinner in a hurry and haven’t been to the market.Aglio e Olio To The Rescue It has happened to me more than I care to admit....

It has been really cold in our neck of the woods, and my husband asked me to make his favorite cold-winter evening comfort food—beef...

While visiting Tuscany several years ago, I noticed “ribollita” appeared on the menus of every restaurant we visited. In getting help...

This is one of my favorite recipes from my cookbook, “Secret Recipes from the Corner Market”. It calls for a pork loin or pork butt...

What is your favorite comfort food? One of our favorites is chicken and dumplings. I remember with great fondness spooning into my...

As we have transitioned to a more plant-based diet, we are selecting more whole grain foods. This was confusing for me at first. I...

Creamy, cheesy, and downright delicious, I haven’t met a person that doesn’t love dauphinoise. This classic French dish is easy to...

It’s almost time to start baking cookies. If you are feeling overwhelmed and behind on your Christmas preparations, don’t worry. Cookies...

There has been quite a hullabaloo lately regarding Maine lobsters. A legal dispute between environmental activists and the federal...

One for the Brie lover, One for the shrimp lover, and One for the goat cheese lover. Baked Brie with Fig Spread Serves 6 to 8 This...

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you are like me, the day after Thanksgiving I need a good rest, and I don’t want to be in the...

Last week I shared my family’s favorite traditional side dishes. But what if you want to shake things up a bit and serve something...

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Tantalizing odors oozing from the kitchen. The laughter and gentle buzz of family gathered around...

Are you a crab bisque lover? This year the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the Bering Sea snow crab season will remain...

We have been eating pasta for thousands of years. In fact, pasta is considered one of the world’s oldest processed foods, dating back to...