Chef Kat's Blog

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Jan 4

Cashew Garam Masala Chicken Salad + Arugula Naan Sandwiches

Any excuse to make a sandwich - even with naan - AND I'm in. These are so cute + delicious. I used mini naan breads + piled them high with the tender + luxurious garam masala chicken. Cashews, scallions, red pepper flakes + fresh cilantro make the dish unforgettable. This is basically the easiest meal prep recipe for amazing lunches. I put this salad with extra arugula + spinach along with serving it with these mini naan breads. Toast your favorite bread + pile it on...it's r

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Dec 23, 2020

My Favorite Simple Smoked Kielbasa + Rosemary Lentil Soup

If you need a bowl of love...well, here it is! I love using smoked kielbasa along with the usual soup vegetables + lentils. It's hearty, full of flavors + the broth is crazy good. Add in coconut milk, if you love it - don't add it if you don't. A little extra bone broth at the end makes it even better. The lentils soak up a lot of the liquid which makes this one pot meal, a hit! Let me know if you make it - I love seeing all your photos + comments! My Favorite Simple Kielbas

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Dec 23, 2020

Sage Butter Chicken with Shallot Pan Broth

If crispy chicken skin wasn't delicious enough - I just made it EVEN BETTER. Add butter with lots of dried herbs + fresh sage under the skin - it's AMAZING. The butter melts perfectly, leaving the meat tender + moist + deliciously flavored AND it also flavors the skin...but the salt, pepper + fried sage help too! Such a quick way to step up your chicken breast dinner game. AND the shallots + bone broth marry so well in a super hot oven. Gosh, this is my new go to for sure! Se

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Dec 21, 2020

Bacon + Shallot Balsamic Jam Haricots Verts

These Haricot Verts with bacon are a must. Caramelized shallots with a splash of balsamic would be good on toast - but even better over crunchy + fresh green beans. Its a simple side dish for any meal. Don't scramble to figure out an easy vegetable side. Make the bacon jam ahead of time + heat up with the greens when you are ready to serve. I picked up a 12 oz. bag of Haricots Verts from my local Trader Joe's. I know other grocery stores carry them as well. If you can't find

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Dec 18, 2020

My Favorite Roasted Tomato + Basil Soup

It's not often I share a recipe, that I make that very day for lunch. But when I started posting photos of it on Instagram - the comments + questions started to come in. SOO I had to share right away. So here it is. What's not to love about a simple homemade soup?! The richness of the roasted tomatoes, garlic + shallots blend so well with the olive oil + dried basil. Finishing it all off with more basil + coconut milk - so simple + perfect for this time of year. I made this

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Dec 17, 2020

Saucy Italian Oregano + Tomato Chicken

Oregano, thyme + marjoram fill the simple San Marzano sauce with tons of flavor. The tender chicken + toasted onions make it a meal. I've made this a few time + my family loves it. Never leftovers + it's simple to quickly pull together. Filled with all the herbs you have in pantry already - let's make more simple healthy meals. Let's change up your normal jarred tomato sauce recipe - add in some chicken thighs, lots of herbs + olive oil fried onions with bay leaves...gosh, it

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Dec 16, 2020

Fig + Port Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin

Tender figs in a buttery + broth sauce with herbs + rich port flavors...all over a pan seared pork tenderloin. It's really that simple + taste delicious. Serve with roasted or steamed vegetables, mashed parsnips or sweet potatoes, crunchy bread + a cheesy holiday movie. I can't rave enough about these flavors. Some unexpected but all go so well together. I love a good pork tenderloin - but honestly, I always need a good sauce for it. This pan sauce picks up all the little bit

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Dec 15, 2020

Rustic Cauliflower Gratin with Pretzel Crumb Topping

Creamy gruyere cheese sauce covering perfectly tender cauliflower bites. It's all topped with buttery pretzel crumbs + fresh scallions. It's an easy + simple side to pull together for the holidays or a cold winters night. Gruyere cheese melts so well + it's nutty rich flavor adds so much to cauliflower. Use Parmesan, Swiss or a Raclette cheese too. So good. Rustic Cauliflower Gratin with Pretzel Crumb Topping 5 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon gluten free flour blend

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Dec 11, 2020

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

Tender + moist chicken coated in a simple yet flavorful lemon, shallot + caper sauce. It's pure elegance without the work or time. The quickly seared chicken along with lots of fresh herbs...it's really perfection. Oh, and salty + full of citrus! And let me just point out....this recipe is GLUTEN FREE + DAIRY FREE. It's a bonus - no flour dusted on the chicken, no cream filled sauce...just pure goodness! I hope you enjoy it! Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata servings for 4-6 peopl

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Dec 10, 2020

My Favorite Cauliflower Fried Rice

Want some fried rice without the RICE? Ha, funny joke. But in all serious, use finely grated cauliflower to achieve the same goal. Fill it with veggies, a great sauce, a few eggs + tons of fresh cilantro + scallions. It's a good one....plus it's Paleo friendly. Pass the hot sauce + extra fresh herbs....grab your chopsticks. Let's eat. AND did you know that most grocery stores sell the cauliflower grated? Yes, you can find it the produce aisle along with the frozen section. So

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Dec 9, 2020

Gluten Free Brown Butter Sugar Cookie M&M Chocolate Bars

Need a mid week sweet treat? Well, here you go. Are you ready for a sugar rush? I can't hide that these are sweet. Add these cookie bars to your holiday gift boxes or just a nice sweet treat for your neighbors. Gluten Free Brown Sugar Cookie M&M Chocolate Bars 1 cup butter 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups gluten free flour blend 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 pinch salt 3/4 cup M&M's 1/2 semi sw

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Dec 8, 2020

Cilantro Pesto Fajita Steaks with Charred Peppers + Onions

Okay, Taco Tuesday is looking a little different. Like many of us - I needed to change up our groundhog day meals - you get me? Love a simple sauce to go over quickly grilled steaks + charred peppers + onions. It's a really simple meal, that tastes amazing - thanks to the cilantro pesto. Plus the colors are crazy good! I served these on a board. Hot off the grill. Everyone picks what they want. Add as much toppings, extra sauce + herbs you want. Don't forget the grilled torti

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Dec 7, 2020

The Best Old World Beer + Bean Soup

The earthly richness from the Worcestershire sauce, shallots, herbs + beer - is a good one. It's hearty with the beans + ham. A complete meal! It's very much soup season in our house. We will enjoy it 3 nights a week - as long as there is bread, cornbread or pretzels we are IN! I used the best quality smoked ham I could get my hands on. Covey Rise Farms, raises their animals on amazing pastures, while tending to them like family. They truly are farming the right way. AND it s

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Dec 4, 2020

Slow Cooked Sesame BBQ Boneless Short Ribs

The flavors of sesame, brown sugar + ginger are perfect on these tender fall apart short ribs. The hot sauce, tamari + garlic add the perfect levels of heat + salt to the meat. It's such an easy protein to pull together. Add a few things into a slow cooker or Instant Pot + let it do the work. Heat up the sauce ingredients + serve it up. So good. Boneless ribs have my heart - no need to search for meat around the bones. Just dig in with a fork - they are fall off the bone - we

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Dec 3, 2020

Gluten Free Pistachio Chocolate Chip Biscotti

How festive + cute are these?!?! Crunchy perfection with rich chocolate + nutty pistachios! Grab a cup of coffee, tea or milk + dunk. My afternoon snack game is really improving these days. I think this year is just turning my body into a snacking machine. SO step aside boring cheese + crackers or store bought whatever - I WANT THESE! Simple to make - mix, form + bake, cut + bake again! Don't want to make these gluten free? Just swap the flour out for what you have! Gluten Fr

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Dec 1, 2020

Gluten Free Brown Butter Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Frosting

It's really as good as it sounds. Nutty browned butter with cinnamon, cloves + ginger along with rich molasses + moist cake. AND all topped with a simple cinnamon frosting. It's a good one. Finish it off with some crystalized ginger pieces + a dusting of powdered sugar - because WHY NOT! Have for your mid morning snack, afternoon pick me up or your evening sweet. Gluten Free Brown Butter Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Frosting 1/2 cup salted butter 1/2 cup molasses 3/4 cup bo

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Nov 25, 2020

Spicy Chicken Sausage + Kale Gluten Free Quiche

Can you believe it? Yes, I made another quiche. This spicy chicken sausage from Covey Rise Farms, along with my favorite gluten free crust from Wholly Wholesome + our farm fresh eggs, tons of fresh spinach + kale, red peppers flakes + a splash of milk continue to by one of my favorite breakfast, lunch + snacks. The flavors are amazing. Lean chicken meat with tons of spice + greens. Did I say, there is over 6 cups of greens in just ONE quiche. SO good. I love packing in as man

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Nov 25, 2020

Korean BBQ Sauced Brussels Sprouts

I love the flavors of ginger, garlic + sesame that cover the brussels sprouts. Add in extra hot sauce - so good. Think crunchy, sweet + saucy. Perfect for any side dish. This sauce comes together quickly - add everything into a bowl + stir. Simple, right?!?! Korean BBQ Sauced Brussels Sprouts Made gluten free 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 lb. brussels sprouts, cleaned + ends removed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/2 coconut aminos 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 ta

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Nov 23, 2020

Easy Beef + Bean Taquitos with Chili Pepper Lime Dip

Check these out. Grab your kids, husbands + dogs! They will ALL love these! I mean the crispy shells are OFF THE CHARTS. The beef + beans are tender with melted cheddar cheese. Dip them into the chili pepper lime dip - double dip is okay by me! You will want it! So good + simple...PLUS it's a fun meal to have to start this week off! Easy Beef + Bean Taquitos with Chili Pepper Lime Dip 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 yellow onion, small diced 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1

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Nov 20, 2020

Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash

It's no secret that brown sugar + melted butter are a match made for many delicious things. Tender squash baked to perfection + topped with salt, brown sugar + butter. It's simple + delicious. I often make this for just ME - and eat it all! So good. Want another acorn squash recipe? Here you go...Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Pancetta + Walnut Bread Crumb Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash 1 acorn squash, cut in quarters + seeds removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sa

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