Carol Ann Kates

To keep up with the latest food trends, I subscribe to several food magazines. Sometimes I love the new recipes I try, and sometimes not....

While visiting Tuscany several years ago, I noticed “ribollita” appeared on the menus of every restaurant we visited. In getting help...

My family met at a near-by Mexican restaurant, Ruben’s, to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I love this restaurant. They serve their...

I love making crème brûlèe for my husband on Valentine’s Day. You only need four ingredients to make this indulgent dessert—cream,...

Before we became empty nesters, I loved gathering my family around the table for Sunday dinner. When our children become adults and move...

My son moved to Ireland in September 2020, and we were fortunate enough to visit him in July of 2021. We absolutely fell in love with the...

What is the saying that always makes me feel guilty when I need to rush out the door and don’t have time for breakfast? “Mother always...

I first made posole when my grandson, Calder, visited from Ireland. He had been reading a book, “Every Night is Pizza Night”. In this...

When my dinner group celebrated a French Christmas, I researched French recipes for appetizers and found several that use Gruyère cheese...

This time of year we get so busy with decorating, shopping, wrapping presents, baking, sending cards, attending gatherings. At times it...

I am in a dinner group that has a potluck every Christmas. We often have a theme, which makes putting the menu together a bit easier....

One of my favorite Christmas memories as a child is Frances Politte’s peanut butter fudge. Every year without fail we would receive a box...

Cranberry Brie Tarts This is an extremely easy appetizer to prepare and is absolutely to die for. I use homemade cranberry sauce when I...

This week I am sharing two of my new autumn favorites—Warm Autumn Pumpkin Salad and Sweet Potato Casserole with a Streusel Topping. My...

Everything you need to know about selecting, storing, prepping, and using turkey but didn’t know who to ask. Thanksgiving is my favorite...

Scones are perfect for breakfast or tea, and my Pumpkin Cranberry Scones include our favorite fall flavors and spices. Many food...

Thai curries are prepared with either a spicy paste or sauce that is made with aromatic spices. Mixed with a protein and vegetables, Thai...

My oldest daughter, Jenny, who cooks for a family of six which includes three teenage boys, shared with me her struggles to put dinner on...

The Italian mother of one of my daughter’s friends is known for making delicious Italian Wedding Soup. Whenever Audrey made her infamous...

Ina Garten has a recipe I just love—Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel. It is a little calorie dense as she uses 1 cup of heavy cream and ⅔...