Ole! I am a Mexican Food Nut! I love everything from South of the Border! I love the authentic recipes and those that are consider Mexican-American. The hubbyman made Chipotle Pork Ribs on the grill for me today ( Happy Mother’s Day) so, I made this rice to go with it… it was fast and easy! […]
Today we had the first and possibly the only SnOw DaY on the North Carolina Coast for 2018! There is an old wives tale, you can’t eat the first snow, well I am a rebel… and since there is a good chance that we will not get any more of the white stuff…. I figured […]
Living on the NC Coast is utopia… but with utopia comes…Hurricanes! We are bracing for Hurricane Hermine ( 2016) It’s gonna weaken a bit by the time it gets here, but 50mph winds are still nothing to take for granted. My prayers are with the people of Florida and the rest of the east coast. […]
A Caprese Salad is a dish near and dear to my heart. It contains fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Three of my favorite things…yes, I sang that. If you don’t know why… I don’t know if we can be friends. I have seen this recipe on social media and it looks so good. Its almost always […]
05/30/202103/04/2022Leave a comment This pasta salad is so Dilly it’s Silly!! INGREDIENTS 1 pound macaroni pasta cooked, drained and rinsed2 cups dill pickles chopped1 8oz block of cheese of choice diced small1 cup mayo1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup ranch dressing5 oz fresh minced dill1/2 small purple onion diced small1 cup pickle juice INSTRUCTIONS Cook the pasta to al dente, drain and rinse.Combine the rest of the ingredients, and mix well.Fold in the pasta and chill at […]
Ever see a recipe or video that gets your wheels turning? Yeah, that happened to me a few days ago… watching Rachael Ray make this amazing Ground Chicken Parmesan! LINK BELOW I had to try it, but in true Katt fashion, I had to make it my own… so although it’s based off of hers, […]
Cake! There really is no need for too many words to describe it. Cake, kinda just stands alone as a noun, verb, and an adjective… well, not really, but in my little world..cake, is a complete sentence. That hubbyman of mine is a pineapple, coconut loving freakaziod. I have a recipe for Aloha Cake, but […]
05/28/2016Leave a comment I love Pasta Salads… I love Olives… I love Pasta Salad with Olives. Makes sense to me! Here ya go …. 16 ounces pasta 1 (5 ounce) jar stuffed green olives, drained and diced ( I use low salt) 1 small jar of pimentos drained 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese […]
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 4 boneless/skinless chicken breast …. beat flat into cutlets 1 pd Alfredo noodles 2 jars of your favorite alfredo sauce ( you can make you own, and I have but I worked all day and got home at 7pm…. i used the jars lol ) parsley, chopped salt pepper garlic powder 3 […]
2 8ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 1 14ounce can (1 1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Using an electric mixer set at medium high speed, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the condensed […]
I have been seeing recipes all over the web, and especially on Pinterest® for Dill Pickle Soup. I have never had it, but I knew I wanted to play around with it and make it my own. Soups and stews are my favorite things to cook in my little kitchen. They are so forgiving. So […]
Raise your hand if you love Autumn….. I’ll wait…… yeah I knew you did. It is my favorite time of year. The four months of “R” ( September, October, November and December) are when my creativity shines the most. Especially in the kitchen. I adore pumpkin, love apples and live for soups. The best time […]
09/25/201609/26/2016Leave a comment This potato dish has been around for decades. It is most commonly known as Mormon Funeral Potatoes. It is a dish served most often by the elder Mormon women after funeral services. It has been changed and added to by many since it’s first trip to the dining room table. This version […]
I have to have ramen at least a few times a year, but I always have to go above and beyond that little seasoning packet.. as a matter of fact, throw that little pack right in the trash. I have a better idea! Here is a 12 minute lunch that you will make time and […]
