Carol Ann Kates

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...

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...

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

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

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’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...

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

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

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...

A Quick, Delicious Weeknight Dinner Piccata is a classic Italian dish made from veal scaloppini, an Italian term that means a thin...

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 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...

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...

What are you making your Valentine this coming Valentine’s Day? I’m making chocolate lava cake. My husband absolutely loves this dessert;...

The French dish Beef Bourguignon sounds expensive and elegant—something too difficult to make at home. But this rich and satisfying...

Christmas can be such a stressful time—so much to do and so many details to attend to. Most of us work hard to make this day perfect for...

One of my favorite winter squashes is the Rouge Vif D’Etampes, a French heirloom variety, also called the Cinderella pumpkin. It gets its...