Katie Cooks and Crafts

A Vitamix found itself delivered to my front porch. I don't really know how or why, but it did. My loving husband (my sweet, kind, w...

The first time I made homemade mayonnaise it turned out perfectly; soft and velvety, creamy and smooth.  The second time I made homemade m...

This recipe is very popular in Pennsylvania where my family is from.  There are slightly different names and slightly different recipes b...

Here is my favorite recipe for hamburger and hot dog buns.  I don't always have luck when I make homemade bread but this recipe has n...

I love this recipe. It is delicious, quick and made with simple good-for-you ingredients. My family loves it.  It is a basic recipe tha...

This braised red cabbage side is delicious and so simple to make.  It goes great with all sorts of German or Pennsylvania Dutch meals.  Pork...

Pecan sandies are one of those cookies you make to impress.  They are the gem of a cookie platter and the talk of the cookie exchange.  ...

This is a simple and delicious mushroom gravy.  I like to use this gravy on baked chicken, mashed potatoes, and Salisbury steak .  It al...

Have you tried raw or massaged kale salads?  They were all the rage a few years ago but this trend has stood the test of time.   I al...

When I saw the Harvest Bites pan by Nordic Ware at William Sonoma I had to pick it up.  Seasonal or novelty kitchen items are rare in my ...

Too many recipes for Salisbury steak include cream of mushroom soup.  This is a dairy free recipe for Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy ...

Her first birthday was looming and I was fretting over what sort of cake I was to make.  I didn't want to feed her a ton of sugar ...

These are a favorite in my house.  I always make them at Christmas time to add to cookie platters because they are quick, easy, and budge...

This salad is so fresh and green.  A clean and bright side dish that works perfectly with grilled or smoked meats or other summer meals. ...

When my brother told me about smoked deviled eggs he made, I knew I had to try them for myself.  I was planning on smoking a chicken any...

My family ate sauerkraut regularly when I was growing up.  I love the flavor but I would have never guessed how popular it would beco...

If you haven't tried quinoa before, or if you have less than adventurous eaters in your family, this just may be the recipe you have ...

Breakfast burritos are great on the go.  You can prepare a bunch in advance and keep them in the freezer for a quick and easy breakfast....

Today I have another easy recipe which also freezes beautifully: Sloppy Joes.  My family does cheat a little on the sloppy, we eat our with ...

I had never had ham salad until my coworker brought some to a potluck lunch.  I love egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, and don't...