Carol Ann Kates

Bisque is a French soup that is made from crustaceans, like lobster, crab, or shrimp. In traditional recipes, the shells of crustaceans...

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

This year we’re having mini tiramisu dessert cups for our Christmas dinner. I served these at a dinner party, and they received rave...

Pears are at their peak this time of year. They are the perfect addition to the salad you serve this holiday. Pears come in nearly 1,000...

I am excited to announce that my next book, “Grocery Shopping Secrets”, is now available. It is a must-have for the novice cook and an...

It’s almost time to start baking cookies. If you are feeling overwhelmed and behind on your Christmas preparations, don’t worry. Cookies...

Do you have leftover bread from your Thanksgiving meal? Don’t waste it—make bread pudding. We like serving croissants at our Thanksgiving...

It just isn’t Thanksgiving without pie. What is your favorite? Pecan or pumpkin? My daughter, Jenny, prefers pumpkin. My husband loves...

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday: tantalizing odors oozing from the kitchen, the laughter and gentle buzz of family gathered around...

This time of year, winter squash displays are common in both farmers’ markets and grocery stores. These autumn treasures include a...

This is the perfect dish to savor on a cold, autumn night when the wind howls and rain washes the earth. I like to serve it with mashed...

When the weather turns chilly, I love making bean and beef burritos. I’ve been making this recipe for decades and have tweaked it and...

Whip up a plate of comfort food. Flaky, buttery biscuits topped with creamy, sausage gravy—delicious! Food historians have differing...

My team is working round the clock, but we are not yet ready to accept pre-sales for “Grocery Shopping Secrets.” You will love the new...

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

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

Learn the Ins and Outs and Dos and Don’t of Grocery Shopping from an Insider Penny Lane Press is pleased to announce that Carol Ann’s...

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

I am excited to announce that my next book, “Grocery Shopping Secrets”, is in the final stages of production. It has been several years...

My husband and I recently traveled to the Bavarian region of Germany. Obatzda was on the menu of nearly every biergarten and restaurant...