Carol Ann Kates

Learn the Ins and Outs and Dos and Don’t of Grocery Shopping from an Insider Penny Lane Press is pleased to announce that Carol Ann’s...

There is a crispness in the air, trees are beginning to display their autumn splendor, and days are getting coolers. This time of year,...

I am excited to announce that my next book, “Grocery Shopping Secrets”, is in the final stages of production. It has been several years...

My husband and I recently traveled to the Bavarian region of Germany. Obatzda was on the menu of nearly every biergarten and restaurant...

On a trip to the Tuscany region of Italy my husband and I enjoyed Creamy Tuscan Chicken. It was so delicious I still remember it—sautéed...

We love eating at Bonefish Grill and are crazy about their Bang Bang Shrimp. When served as an appetizer, Bonefish Grill nestles their...

Are you planning a cookout or barbecue this Labor Day weekend? We love serving baked beans at our barbecues. My recipe for baked beans is...

Looking for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner? Try my Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts. I stuff my chicken breasts with basil pesto...

The heartbreaking tragedy that occurred in Maui has been all over the news. I mourn, like the rest of the country, the loss of lives,...

Are you a big Instant Pot fan? This appliance is the modern version of pressure cookers. When I first started cooking, I had a pressure...

If you are craving crab, try my Crab Salad Sandwiches with Gruyere Cheese. They are pretty darn delicious. You don’t have to buy crab...

It’s summertime and flowers seem to be everywhere. It’s a time to enjoy fresh, beautiful flowers on our tables but also a time for using...

Are you looking for a light, elegant, refreshing summertime dessert? Try granita. Similar to shaved ice, it’s perfect for cooling off on...

Try my Jamaican Jerk Barbecue Ribs My husband and I traveled to Jamaica, where we stopped at a roadside stand to try Jamaican-style jerk...

Did you hear about the “Chicken Sandwich Wars”? They started on August 12, 2019, when Popeye’s launched its now famous Fried Chicken...

Lamb meat is sold in supermarkets but not in the same quantities as beef, pork, or chicken. We may not cook lamb as often as other meat...

A Very Versatile Recipe. Use it Three Different Ways. My Southwestern Inspired Quinoa Chicken Bowl has three main components—grilled...

Artichokes Good Enough to Go to War Over My family loves artichokes, but not as much as Ciro “Whitey” Terranova. In the 1920s, this mafia...

Have you been to Smashburger? Aren’t their hamburgers delicious? They aren’t too thick, have crispy edges, and are, oh, so juicy. If you...

My daughters planned a delightful Mother’s Day picnic for me this last Sunday. They served Mediterranean Salads in a Jar and Caprese...