Posts by The Katz Tales
HASSELBACK POTATOES
I’ve always loved hasselback potatoes. I think they make for a fun presentation and people will think you fussed. They’re also a nice alternative to the classic go-to baked potato. I always thought they would be tricky to make, but as it turns out, it’s surprisingly easy. Give it a go. INGREDIENTS (serves 4) 4…
Read MoreEasy Rustic Pear Tart
I’m not much of a dessert maker. I usually leave that to my husband who has a way with sugar and flour. But he’s not a fan of fruit desserts, so if I have a craving, I’m on my own. Although you can certainly use apples for this tart, I thought I’d give pears a…
Read MoreEASY CHICKEN POT PIE
I know this might not seem like the most romantic dish you can make for Valentine’s Day, but it is nice and cozy for a cold winter’s night. It’s also one of my hubby’s favorites, so why not? It’s a great dish for using all those leftover veggies and chicken you have in the fridge.…
Read MoreAIR FRIED CHICKEN QUARTERS
As much as I like a classic whole roasted chicken, in truth, no one in our family is a big white meat eater. So rather than some of us getting disappointed and stuck with the breast, I’ve started buying chicken quarters. This way, everyone gets the dark meat. Craving fried chicken without all the grease,…
Read MoreROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
I’ve never been a huge squash fan, but every now and then I try to get out of my comfort zone. I really like to cook with local produce and this time of year, there are tons of big squash available in my greenmarket, so I figured, why not? I was surprised at how well…
Read MoreCREAMY ROASTED VEGETABLE AND TURKEY MEATBALL SOUP
Given my love of soup and my desire not to waste any food, I found myself with a bunch of leftovers and an empty pot yearning to make something this afternoon. A few hours later, I had a hearty soup simmering away, a loaf of crusty bread warming in the oven and a bottle of…
Read MoreSHRIMP WITH SQUID INK PASTA
I first had this dish in the original Eataly in New York, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Before I left, I bought some squid ink pasta, determined to try and recreate it at home. It took me a few tries, but I think this recipe gets pretty close. Let me know what you…
Read MoreMISO POACHED BLACK COD WITH BOK CHOY
You want simple and delicious? Here’s one of my favorite dishes that I only make when my husband is out of town. (He’s not crazy about certain fish.) It takes less than a half hour and it’s a one pot dish. The perfect thing to have while watching the forbidden chick flick. INGREDIENTS (Serves 2-3)…
Read MorePORTUGUESE SEAFOOD RICE
On a recent trip to Portugal, I was overwhelmed by the amount of available fresh fish. I think I went a week without eating any type of meat in favor of devouring the bounty of their seas. In nearly every restaurant, a seafood rice dish was offered with a variety of shellfish or white fish.…
Read MoreTURKEY LEFTOVER SANDWICH
It’s Friday, you’re exhausted from yesterday’s feast, but you’ve still got a few stragglers who refuse to leave you in peace. Rather than jumping through hoops to feed them, just use what you’ve got. Here’s a recipe for the ultimate leftover Thanksgiving sandwich. With some luck, once your leftovers are gone, maybe some of those…
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