Carol Ann Kates

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...

Colorado peaches are grown in the town of Palisade and are known for being extra juicy and sweet thanks to Colorado’s long sunny days and...

During the dog days of summer, my husband and I do most of our cooking outside on the grill. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut and grill...

What are you grilling for the Fourth of July? If you are tired of the same ole’, same ole’ burgers, brats, and ribs, give my...

Some of us make tacos every Tuesday. In fact, tacos are so popular in the United States that some people consider them a comfort food....

Featuring Brie Lover’s Picnic Sandwiches and Carol Ann’s Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad How are you honoring that special father in your life...

Try my Grilled Tequila Pork Chops with an Avocado Salsa and a Jalapeño Jelly Glaze. Do you ever get confused when you are trying to buy...

Plus a Delicious Recipe that Serves 6 for $2.36 Per Person It is all over the news—the cost of gas and food are going through the roof....

Need a Vegetarian Option for Your Memorial Day Barbecue? What are you grilling this weekend? We traditionally do hamburgers; however,...

Cooking for a Variety of Dietary Needs? Let Your Guests Assemble Their Own Shish Kabobs I hosted a rather large gathering recently to...

The weather is warming up, and the picnic season is upon us. My favorite picnic sandwich is the lobster roll—a toasted hot dog bun...

If you are cooking for someone this Mother’s Day and searching for recipe ideas, consider making crab cakes. Tom Douglas once said, “Who...

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. What are you making? I’m serving Tequila Marinated Chicken Fajitas and margaritas, of course. I...

Macaroni and cheese is considered the ultimate comfort food. In fact, a steaming bowl of hot pasta and gooey, melted cheese can make...

Featuring the Steele’s Bakery Angel Food Cake Easter is celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox....

I have always been fascinated with food history and learning how the foods we love to eat and prepare for our family and friends have...

From Native American roots to a 1980s restaurant review, this classic Southern and Low Country dish continues to grow in popularity....

Meatloaf is one of our iconic comfort foods. For me, it brings back fond memories of home and my mother’s cooking. Cooks have been making...