Posts by The Katz Tales
BRAISED BABY BOK CHOY
I love the crunch of fresh bok choy, so whenever I see it in the market, I make sure to grab some. This is a very simple recipe and is great as a side dish for fish or on top of rice or simple on its own. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 8 baby bok choy, rough…
Read MoreAIR-FRIED LEMON SOLE
Not too long ago, I purchased a new GE oven that has an air fry option. It took me months before I even bothered to try it, but who knew? It works like a charm. If you’re a fan of fried fish, but want to keep the fat at a minimum, here’s a simple recipe…
Read MoreSPLIT TURKEY
You really don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy roast turkey. I love to make it a few times of year. Of course, I don’t always have the usual crowd coming, but I also don’t have to commit to a huge bird with all the fixings. If you look in your poultry section next…
Read MoreLATE SUMMER FRUIT TORTE
This is a riff on Marian Burros’s infamous Plum Torte that has been featured in the New York Times almost every September since 1983. When the Times dared to stop printing it in 1989, the uproar was so loud that they had no choice but to bring it back for its annual showing. As one…
Read MoreCAPRESE SALAD
Quality ingredients make all the difference in a dish. And the better the ingredients, the less you have to fuss with them. Take a classic dish like Caprese Salad. It’s simple—fresh slices of tomato, fresh slices of mozzarella, some basil, oil and vinegar, salt and pepper. Easy peasy, right? But think about the difference in…
Read MoreOVEN BAKED BABY BACK RIBS
Recently, I was having guests over for a barbecue, but I could see the weather wasn’t going to cooperate. So I knew that ribs could go either way — cooked on the grill or in the oven. The weather gods decided that I had only one choice, so in the oven they went. I have…
Read MoreSAUSAGE, POTATOES & MUSHROOMS
I had a few grilled sausages leftover from a barbecue, so I thought they’d be good with some potatoes and mushrooms. I used kielbasa, but any cooked sausage should work, so use your favorite. INGREDIENTS (serves 4) 4 dried Chinese mushrooms ½ cup mushroom water ¼ cup olive oil 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cut…
Read MoreQUICK ROASTED GARLIC BREAD
Lately I’ve noticed a lot of recipes using cottage cheese in bread and cake batters to lighten the dish. I thought I’d give it a shot and try a quick bread. The only thing that really takes much time is waiting for the garlic to roast. Other than that, you can have fresh bread in…
Read MoreGRILLED TURKEY THIGHS
Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving. I love to make it year-round. We’re dark meat lovers in our family, so I buy bone-in thighs for the grill. Marinated and grilled just right, they come out juicy and delicious. Plus the leftovers are great to slice up for sandwiches. You get a lot of bang for your…
Read MoreCHOCOLATE MOCHA CUPS
My husband makes a wonderful chocolate silk pie that has a graham cracker crust, but we were having guests that had gluten issues, so he pivoted to this chocolate mocha cup idea. It was perfect for a big party we were giving, and everyone loved them. If you’re looking for what to serve them in,…
Read MoreHAMBURGER CASSEROLE
Whenever I make burgers for myself and my husband, I’ll often make more than I know we’ll eat just so I can use the leftovers in something else. It’s a great way to save time and not waste food. This is a very simple recipe, but it packs a lot of flavor. It works with…
Read MoreSWORDFISH KEBABS
I love quick and easy and this dish is perfect for a July 4th celebration. It makes for a fun presentation and is always a crowd pleaser. I like to use swordfish because it’s a firm, tasty fish that won’t fall apart when you turn the skewers. INGREDIENTS (serves 3) 1 lb fresh swordfish 3…
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