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Cream of Broccoli Soup—So delicious you won’t know you are eating a powerhouse veggie
Author: Carol Ann Kates Yield: 4 servings We are between seasons now when we begin abandoning heartier foods for lighter fare. Yet the...

Carol Ann Kates
Mar 29, 20244 min read


Dinner doesn't have to be hard or expensive!
Dinner doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Try this easy avocado pasta! Fresh and tasty, you could have dinner ready in less than...

Carol Ann Kates
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Try My Easter Classics! Angel Food Cake and Ambrosia Salad are must haves for Easter dinner.
Author: Carol Ann Kates This year my family is celebrating Easter with a blast from the past—some of our favorite Steele’s Markets...

Carol Ann Kates
Mar 22, 20244 min read


Let's make a Manhattan!
Let's make a Manhattan! With only 3 ingredients, they are easy and delicious. Featuring @nocodistillery bourbon whiskey, this simple...

Carol Ann Kates
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Martinis—The Perfect Ending to a Busy Day!
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...

Carol Ann Kates
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Corned Beef and Cabbage—Irish Comfort Food!
Ever wonder why we eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day? In Ireland this dish is not a big deal. Corned beef and cabbage is...

Carol Ann Kates
Mar 8, 20243 min read


Asiago-Encrusted Chicken Breasts—A Restaurant Quality Entrée
I don’t know about you, but with the increasing cost of dining out, we are eating more meals at home. Although we feel we are saving...
ckcallighan20209
Mar 1, 20244 min read


General Tso’s Chicken—A Cross-Cultural Creation
My favorite Hunanese-style dish is General Tso’s Chicken. It consists of lightly battered chicken pieces tossed in a slightly spicy,...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 23, 20244 min read


Mixed Greens with Pistachios and Feta Cheese and a Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinaigrette
Serves 4 to 6 If you don’t have blackberry ginger flavored balsamic vinegar, use plain balsamic. For the blackberry ginger balsamic...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Hearty Clam Chowder
Serve this in bread bowls for a real San Francisco treat. 5 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 2⁄3 cup green onions, thinly sliced 5 medium...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Chicken Tortilla Soup – Some Like it Hot!
Tortilla soup is one of the most beloved dishes in Mexico. If you have traveled much in Mexico, you know the recipes for tortilla soup...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 20, 20245 min read


The Wedge Salad
My family loves wedge salad: and, bonus, it is so easy to make! You fry bacon strips, wash a head of iceberg lettuce, cut it into wedges,...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 16, 20243 min read


English Style Fish and Chips with a Homemade Tartar Sauce
SERVES 6 On a trip to London, my husband and I spent a cold, rainy evening in an English pub. No wonder the English are so fond of their...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Special Occasion Spinach Salad with a Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
SERVES 6 While the combination of ingredients is unusual, this makes a tasty addition to any special occasion meal. FOR THE DRESSING 1⁄2...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Three-Cheese Tortellini in a Tomato Basil Sauce
SERVES 6 A gourmet meal in minutes. Serve with a green salad and a sourdough baguette. 18 ounces DiGiorno® three-cheese tortellini,...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 13, 20241 min read


It’s a game changer! This year serve your layered dip in individual tumblers.
My family loves my layered dip so much that they don’t want anyone to get more than their fair share. They watch vigilantly to make sure...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 9, 20243 min read


Toss Your Salad Greek Style
One of my husband’s favorite restaurants is Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Russ first discovered this delightful chain when he was in...
ckcallighan20209
Feb 2, 20243 min read


Shrimp and Crab Boil
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...
ckcallighan20209
Jan 26, 20246 min read


Shrimp Scampi
The word “scampi” in Italian means a small crustacean that is similar to a small lobster. “Scampi” are the same as Dublin Bay Prawns,...
ckcallighan20209
Jan 19, 20243 min read


Beef Bourguignon—Perfect to share with family and friends on chilly, winter nights.
The French dish called Beef Bourguignon sounds expensive and elegant—something too difficult to make at home. But this rich and...
ckcallighan20209
Jan 12, 20243 min read
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