My Special Talent. (It’s Not Making Poached Egg.)
I can’t remember whether I’ve ever told you, but I have a very special talent. Read the rest of this gem…
I Mean, Her Whole House Smells Like Soup.
Healthy, delicious, roasted fennel, cauliflower, & chickpea soup. Perfect for the final dregs of winter. Read the rest of this gem…
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana And Rookie Domestic Mistakes.
My name is Katie. I’m 32-years-old, I’ve been married for 8 1/2 years, I’ve owned 2 homes, renovated 2 kitchens, cooked countless meals, and yet I still — I still — make rookie domestic mistakes. Read the rest of this gem…
I Prep For Travel With Tagliarelle And Truffle Butter. You?
Recipe for rich, decadent, tagliarelle with truffle butter and why tequila is a bad, bad thing. Read the rest of this gem…
Mushroom Stroganoff. All In The Name Of Love(handles).
It was Justin’s night for dinner.
“What are you making?” I asked, sniffing around the parsley and egg noodles, searching for the inevitable slab of beef, strip of bacon, or, at the very least, fillet of fish that would be accompanying our meal. Read the rest of this gem…
This Broccoli’s Made For Wokin’.
“I wouldn’t mind picking up a wok while we’re here.”
I glanced at Mei, my dad’s wife, who happens to be Chinese and is also an amazing cook. I tried to gauge her reaction to my news, but her face was blank. The woman is intensely nice, but she’s got a poker face that would make Clint Eastwood squirm during a friendly backyard game. Read the rest of this gem…
Inappropriate Insults And Thai Fish Curry.
Recipe for Thai fish curry with shallow-fried basil. And a really inappropriate joke at my sister’s expense. Read the rest of this gem…
Smoked Salmon Dill Linguine. Embrace The Fat.
So.
Maybe you don’t love to cook. I get it. You’ve got a lot going on, work has been super stressful, and the kids are running around with water balloons and makeshift machetes and expelling the last of their summertime energy along with every last one of your fragile, frayed nerves. Read the rest of this gem…
Celebrating American Independence By Way Of Spain. Totally Normal.
Cooking Homemade Spanish Tortilla de Patatas with Sofrito.
“But we can’t have Mexican quinoa for dinner. It’s the 4th of July!” Justin, only half-joking, was wearing a face I’ve come to know well over the years. I call it his Exasperation Face.
Because Why Wouldn’t You Fry A Salad?
Fried Couscous Salad recipe and a little insight about my child-free spending priorities.