Carol Ann Kates

My husband’s birthday is early in January, and he often requests Shrimp and Crab Boil for his birthday dinner. I must admit the first...

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

I ate jambalaya while visiting New Orleans and fell in love with this delicious, savory dish. I had to take a piece of that wonderful...

After my family experienced several years of bad luck, my friend, Martha Cranor, shared a Southern New Year’s tradition with us. She...

What is one of your favorite holiday memories? Mine is a sleigh ride up Mt. Werner to eat at Ragnar’s. My son, Brian, was born on...

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...

What is your traditional Christmas Eve meal? When I was growing up, my mother always made oyster stew. When my husband and I were first...

My favorite comfort food is a grilled cheese sandwich. What is yours? When I think about sandwiches, I am fascinated with how they came...

Traditional Hanukkah dish latkes – potato pancakes with sour cream. Table decorated with menorah, gift boxes and candles Hanukkah—The...

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 year my daughter gave me Story Worth for Christmas. It was such a fun and meaningful gift. Every week I receive a question in my...

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

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. According to the news, this will be the most expensive Thanksgiving in history; and experts...

I don’t know about you, but, for me, the most difficult part of preparing meals for my family is deciding what I am going to make. Once...

My daughter, Alisa, traveled to Israel a few years ago. Upon her return, our family gathered to hear all about her adventure, see her...

French Onion Soup and Spinach Salad with a Sweet-and-Sour Dressing Days are getting colder, and our cooking style adjusts with changes in...

My birthday was September 30, and I received the most delightful birthday gift from my son, Brian. He called to wish me Happy Birthday...

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

Europeans love mussels, and each country’s preparation is specific to its traditional flavors and foods. When we visited Ireland, we...

I am grateful to live in the Western United States where Mexican cuisine is abundant. My husband’s family lived in Rhode Island several...