Carol Ann Kates

Lettuce wraps originated in China thousands of years ago and have migrated through Southeast Asia, being especially popular in Laos and...

The word “carnitas” means “little meats” and is a Mexican version of pulled pork. This delicious meat can be served taco style or rolled...

In the last years of operating Steele’s, I purchased a Whole Foods cookbook to research what our competitors offered. Inside the...

It’s the dog days of summer. Who wants to slave over a hot stove? Even standing next to a hot, smoky grill can lose its appeal. This is...

Salmon burgers, also called patties or croquettes, originated in France in the late 1890s. They were developed by the founder of...

SERVES 8 This recipe is very rich. A little goes a long way. 3 cups heavy or whipping cream 1 vanilla beans THE NIGHT BEFORE In a small...

It’s summertime, and supermarkets and farmers’ markets are stocked with succulent, delicious, fresh fruits. Summertime is the perfect...

If you don’t have the time or inclination to make a flag cake, sizzle up your Fourth of July barbecue with my Red, White, and Blue...

Luscious lemon bars may seem like they have been around forever, but the first published recipe for lemon bars appeared in the Chicago...

Before I share my weekly recipe, I am amazed and a bit overwhelmed to announce that my latest book, Grocery Shopping Secrets,” took first...

When it’s five o’clock, what is your favorite cocktail? Mine is a Ketel One martini with blue-cheesed stuffed olives. Do you drink...

Serves 6 Leaving the husks on makes corn on the cob more festive. 1⁄2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons green onions,...

As Father’s Day approaches and I share My Husband’s Favorite Father’s Day Steak recipe, I remember with great fondness my own father. He...

Beef is getting a bit pricey. If you are craving beef, but don’t want to spend the big bucks, give skirt steak a try. Since skirt steak...

The Book: I am pleased to announce that Grocery Shopping Secrets is the winner of a Bronze Award from Independent Publisher Book Awards....

Yield: 32 oz Author: Carol Ann Kates Spring is my favorite time of year for tea parties. If you are involved in an organization, it’s the...

When I was a kid, the cartoon, Popeye the Sailor Man, captured my heart. Created by cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar, Popeye was an...

A Sassy Green Packed Full of Nutrition Baby Tatsoi Salad with Warmed Sea Scallops and Wasabi-Dried Peas Serves 4 Farmers’ markets are...

Pasta Primavera Serves 4 It’s springtime—the perfect time to make pasta primavera. In Italian alla primavera means “spring style”. Pasta...

The word “scampi” in Italian means a small crustacean that is similar to a small lobster. “Scampi” are the same as Dublin Bay Prawns,...