Carol Ann Kates

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...

Portuguese bean soup is a traditional dish of Portugal made with kidney beans, Portuguese sausage, potatoes, tomatoes, and garlic....

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...

Did you have a favorite haunt when you were a teenager? Some place you went with your friends for a bite to eat before a night of...

Kung Pao Chicken, also known as Gong Bao or Kung Po, originated in the Sichuan or Szechuan province of China. Known for its hot spicy...

The origin of the Sloppy Joe is as messy as the sandwich. Some food historians believe it was invented in 1930 by a cook named Joe who...

As fall approaches, one of my favorite things about farmers markets is the aroma of roasting chile peppers. It charms the air with the...

Gordon Ramsay said, “Niçoise salad must be the finest summer salad of all.” I agree. It is perfect —full of protein, light, colorful,...

Labor Day is just around the corner; and, for some of us, our grilling days are numbered. One of my family’s favorite grilled recipes is...

You know what they say about barbecue? If you don’t get messy eating it, you are doing something wrong. My Finger Licking’ BBQ Chicken is...

My husband loves po boy sandwiches. He orders a po boy any time we eat out and it’s on the menu. Such an odd name for a sandwich. How did...

The tri-tip roast is a very tender, juicy cut of beef, yet lean and affordable—the perfect cut for your next barbecue. This roast usually...

Have you ever heard the saying, “Easy as pie?” What if you want to make something that is easier than pie? Cobblers, crumbles, and crisps...

Looking for a side dish to spice up your next barbecue? Try my Mexican street corn, known as elote in Mexico. Elote—the classic Mexican...