Carol Ann Kates

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

The months of May and June are filled with lots of special occasions—graduation parties, weddings, bridal showers, and family barbecues....

It’s Gotta Be Chicken Enchiladas with a Tomatillo Sauce! I recently made Chicken Enchiladas with a Tomatillo Sauce for my daughter,...

Are you trying to eat more vegetables but are tired of your same-ole, same-ole cauliflower recipes. Try my Cream of Cauliflower Soup. It...

Risotto is a creamy rice dish that originated in the rice-growing regions of Northern Italy. While most of us associate Italy with wine...

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...

Easter is just around the corner. Ham is the traditional main dish and centerpiece for most Easter dinners. We all want the ham we place...

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...

Looking for a delicious weeknight meal? Try my Pork Chops in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce. I love serving my family pork chops—they are a...

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...

I love serving fondue for Valentine’s Day. It is the perfect meal to share. Fondue comes from the French term meaning “to melt”. My...

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...

We have had some health challenges in our household and have decided to eat a plant-based diet whenever possible. This has not been an...