I believe in food's power to bring people together, and the importance of sharing meals. So I guess it's a plus that I love to cook and bake.
Because I have a family and work full-time, I focus on recipes that aren't overly complicated or time-consuming.
My hope is that others find recipes here to cook and enjoy with the people they care about!
"To eat good food is to be close to God."
-- "Big Night"
First meal from the new kitchen – breakfast!
We had the first “official” meal from the new kitchen this weekend. (I did use the crockpot for a few meals last week as the remodel finished up, but I’m not counting those since we were transitioning and didn’t use any of the new appliances.) The first meal was . . . drumroll, please . … Read more
And the winner is . . .
A couple of weeks ago, I announced a springtime giveaway to celebrate several food/blogging milestones. The contest was a random drawing, and I’m happy to announce Maureen Chapman is the winner of the Hutzler Garlic Slicer/Shredder! Congratulations, Maureen! And thanks to everyone who entered!
It’s Just a Kitchen Remodel
I’m at the tail-end of a kitchen remodel that has, so far, lasted five weeks. For more than half that time, the kitchen has been unusable. No running water. No cupboards. No counter space. No oven or cooktop. No place to put our mail or school papers when we come home! Forget preparing food; we … Read more
Giveaway from KarenCooking – Hutzler Garlic Slicer/Shredder
In celebration of several springtime milestones (and because I’m currently unable to cook and blog about it due to the kitchen remodel), I’m offering a giveaway! During the past few months I’ve: reached my one-year blogging anniversary. joined Pinterest to find and share recipes and food ideas. launched the KarenCooking Facebook page. I’m giving away a … Read more
Roasted Chickpeas – Addictively Crunchy!
I ran across this snack recipe recently while visiting Reini Days. The Jilb (host of Reini Days) shared photos of incredibly tasty-looking roasted chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, as they’re sometimes called). She profiled spiced, honey and sweet and salty variations, and while all three were appetizing, I found the spicy version particularly so. I followed … Read more
7 x 7 Link Award
Although I have been plugging away at my blog for a while now, I admit I sometimes must push myself to keep going. So when a fellow blogger recently nominated me for a blog award, it was a welcome surprise. Although I am a bit belated in doing so, I am happily accepting the 7 … Read more
KarenCooking on Facebook
KarenCooking now has a Facebook page – hope to see you there!
Cheese and Crab Brunch Bake
While it seems many of the breakfast casserole recipes I sample are variations of the egg and sausage strata, I recently tried a tasty twist highlighting crabmeat, fresh lemon and cheese. Built on English muffins, it emerged soufflé-like from the oven, settling back into manageable proportions as it cooled. With its base of half-and-half, eggs … Read more
