Posts by The Katz Tales

We’re big mushroom lovers in our house, so I love to use them whenever possible. Here’s a recipe for a delicious, elegant soup that really features that unmistakable mushroom flavor. Enjoy! INGREDIENT (Serves 6) 1 cups dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms2 cups warm water3 tablespoons olive oil12 fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced1 sweet onion, chopped2 cloves…

I went a little nuts this year and made twice as much of everything as I needed to feed my family. Admittedly, I love Thanksgiving leftovers, so somewhere deep in my psyche I knew what I was doing. If you’ve made the classics—turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, some green thing, cranberry sauce, and gravy—then this recipe…

Making mole from scratch is quite a daunting task. I once took a cooking course in Mexico and there were over 26 ingredients to the recipe. It was fun to do, but sourcing all the right ingredients, not to mention the long cooking process, isn’t always practical. But, there are some fantastic mole pastes on…

For my taste, rice is always a great side with fish. But, jasmine rice or brown rice can get pretty dull after a while. I like to use forbidden rice (black rice) for both its taste and color. It’s got a lovely nutty flavor, yet isn’t as chewy as wild rice. It also makes for…

In the cold weather, nothing is as satisfying as a nice bowl of soup. Every week I make a big pot of bone broth and I’m always looking for different ways to use it. This recipe is quick and easy, yet good enough to serve to guests. Just ask my neighbors! INGREDIENTS (serves 6-8) 3…

Wondering what to do with that leftover white rice that came with your Chinese take out? Don’t be so fast to throw it away. You can turn it into a whole new meal. This recipe for shrimp fried rice is quick and easy. I like to use rock shrimp for it because they are smaller…

Although I’ve traveled all across Asian, the best pho I’ve ever had was in a strip mall in Virginia. Go figure. I’ve been trying to recapture the delicious flavor of their broth for years, and this recipe comes fairly close. This recipe requires charring vegetables on top of the stovetop directly on the grate. But…

In an effort to eat a bit healthier, I’ve been testing out some different combinations of foods. Saying no to meat and pasta is tough, but if you use the right grains and veggies you can at least add some bulk to a meal and not starve yourself. This red snapper dish with cauliflower and…