Dinners & Mains
What’s for dinner? Seems to be the perennial question. And I have plenty of answers. From the how-to on perfect roast turkey to the ultimate party crowd pleaser, the famous sugar steak, I have lots of options. When entertaining, it is great to have one giant platter that makes a whole meal. The Southwestern Grilled Cobb is perfect for that. It can be made ahead and served cold. Or make the whole platter except the shrimp, then quickly grill them while sipping a frosty margarita just before serving.
For cozy winter meals, consider posole, turkey tetrazzini, or shiitake kale lasagna. They take a bit more time, but let’s be real. It’s winter and you are home by the fire anyway, right? For spring, try this 5-minute scape arugula pesto recipe to top a quick, tasty pasta dish. Or a minty pesto to top sriracha and chipotle shrimp and white beans.
Sriracha & Chipotle Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Even though #NationalShrimpDay is meant to be a 24-hour thing, I feel it’s more like a birthday and should really be celebrated for a week, a month, or even a season! I mean if Bubba can do it, you can too. “Anyway, like I was sayin’, shrimp is the fruit of the...
My Big Fat Greek Meatloaf: Getting Pot Lucky, Meatloaf Edition
If you are not already hip-deep in cabbage and corned beef for this weekend while slogging green beer, permit me to suggest a deep dive into the land of meatloaf. I have wanted to take the Pot Lucky into meatloaf territory for some time and finally got the chance....
Mujadara: Good Enough to Give Up Your Birthright?
Muja what? I can hear you from here. Mujadara! You can spell it many ways and you can cook it even more. This dish – a combo of lentils and rice, sassed up with so many wintery spices that you will want it for your BFF – seems a lovely way to break bread and bow...
Hungry for More? Turkey Tetrazzini – The Let’s-Keep-This-Party-Rolling Leftover Fave
Are you full yet? I know. I know. The mind reels that we are still talking about food. But trust me - this dish does not disappoint. And, be honest. Turkey sandwiches start to feel redundant. Turkey Tetrazzini, a dish I grew up on, however is creamy, hearty, and...
Thanksgiving Essentials: Roast Turkey Perfection and Gimme-More Gravy
Nary has a Thanksgiving rolled by that I am not peppered with queries from dawn to dusk. I heed the call, alternating with “Gobble Gobble” and “Butterball Hotline.” This year, I say bring it on. I’ve got nothing but time. Yup! I have already cooked my...
Meet Katy
Well, hello there! I’m Katy. And I’m all about Palate & Passion & Purpose. I’ve spent my whole life weaving together a passion for food, entertaining, and enjoying family & friends with a purpose for improving the lives of others. There’s no better way to live with purpose than to break bread with others. See how that all came full circle? And…I was lucky enough to make a career out of doing so!