Carol Ann Kates

If you are craving crab, try my Crab Salad Sandwiches with Gruyere Cheese. They are pretty darn delicious. You don’t have to buy crab...

It’s summertime and flowers seem to be everywhere. It’s a time to enjoy fresh, beautiful flowers on our tables but also a time for using...

There is something very comforting about a steaming bowl of soup on a cold, snowy day. But, when the weather sizzles and you crave...

Are you looking for a light, elegant, refreshing summertime dessert? Try granita. Similar to shaved ice, it’s perfect for cooling off on...

We are trying to eat more vegetables and, therefore, always trying to find new and creative ways to add different veggies to our favorite...

Try my Jamaican Jerk Barbecue Ribs My husband and I traveled to Jamaica, where we stopped at a roadside stand to try Jamaican-style jerk...

Did you hear about the “Chicken Sandwich Wars”? They started on August 12, 2019, when Popeye’s launched its now famous Fried Chicken...

Lamb meat is sold in supermarkets but not in the same quantities as beef, pork, or chicken. We may not cook lamb as often as other meat...

A Very Versatile Recipe. Use it Three Different Ways. My Southwestern Inspired Quinoa Chicken Bowl has three main components—grilled...

Artichokes Good Enough to Go to War Over My family loves artichokes, but not as much as Ciro “Whitey” Terranova. In the 1920s, this mafia...

Have you been to Smashburger? Aren’t their hamburgers delicious? They aren’t too thick, have crispy edges, and are, oh, so juicy. If you...

My daughters planned a delightful Mother’s Day picnic for me this last Sunday. They served Mediterranean Salads in a Jar and Caprese...

The months of May and June are filled with lots of special occasions—graduation parties, weddings, bridal showers, and family barbecues....

It’s Gotta Be Chicken Enchiladas with a Tomatillo Sauce! I recently made Chicken Enchiladas with a Tomatillo Sauce for my daughter,...

Are you trying to eat more vegetables but are tired of your same-ole, same-ole cauliflower recipes. Try my Cream of Cauliflower Soup. It...

Risotto is a creamy rice dish that originated in the rice-growing regions of Northern Italy. While most of us associate Italy with wine...

Burrito bowls have become a popular option on many restaurant menus. They consist of white or brown rice and any combination of black or...

It is getting pretty pricey to go out for dinner these days, especially to a steak house, which is a popular destination for...

Easter is just around the corner. Ham is the traditional main dish and centerpiece for most Easter dinners. We all want the ham we place...

I find the history of chili, which is the official state food of Texas, quite fascinating. From the late 1860s to the 1930s, Hispanic...