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Happy Thanksgiving from me, Kathleen Raskin of Las Vegas! At Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, I’m excited about Thanksgiving. It’s so close! The smell of the turkey cooking, the stuffing, the cranberry sauce, the anticipation of everyone arriving… there’s no time like the holidays. Of course, no matter how well you plan your menu, there’s the inevitable leftovers to worry about. So today, we’re going to discuss how to take care of your leftovers, so you can enjoy them for up to four days. What’s your favorite meal using Thanksgiving leftovers? Let the rest of Kathey Jo’s Kitchen know in the comments.

Keep Hot Foods Hot and Cold Foods Cold

You should start packing up, and refrigerating the leftovers within two hours...

I am Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas, and there’s a quote that always pops in my head when I cook. Maybe you’ve heard of it? “I read recipes like I read science fiction, I get to the end and I think, ‘well, that’s not going to happen.’” Haven’t you ever had that feeling, my dear Kathey Jo’s Kitchen readers? Fantasy and sci-fi are far out of my comfort zone, so I decided to find a couple of popular recipes that people who would enjoy if they were fans. Is there a dish you’ve wanted to try from a science fiction series? Share your ideas with your fellow Kathey Jo’s Kitchen readers below!

The Third Age in Middle-Earth: Elven Lembas Bread

From the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R Tolkien 

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of honey
• 3 whole kumquats (substitution: orange zest and ju...

Hello, Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas back with another post here at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen. I like to pair a good wine with my meals from time to time. You’ve probably done the same. For the uninitiated, what is wine pairing? The Golden Rule of wine pairing is that red wine goes with meat; white goes with seafood, and poultry. As a corollary, the Fight Club rule is you do not speak of the Golden Rule, and drink what you want with your meal. You might have a different palate for the combinations of flavors you’ll get from an unusual pairing. Today, we’ll talk about a few pairings you wouldn’t think would go well together. Do you have a favorite nontraditional wine pairing? Share it with the Kathey Jo’s Kitchen audience below.

Sides, Starters, and Desserts

• Champagne: sushi
• Red wine: c...

Hello, this is Kathleen Raskin of Las Vegas, and today at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, I’m going to share a fun little themed playlist about food and drink. Music is a universal art that encourages involvement, much like food does. If you play air guitar, clap when the musician tells you to put your hands together, then you already know the power of music. There will always be a song out there that echoes the thoughts and feelings that you have. Imagine Star Wars without the iconic John Williams writing “The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme),” or Christopher Nolan’s Inception without Hans Zimmer’s magic wand...

The weather in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen neck of the woods is cool, breezy, and insists upon warm clothing from head to toe. I decided to dust off the old crockpot, and make soup that could cook while I was at the office. If you don’t already have a crockpot, I recommend you get one. There’s crockpots of all shapes and sizes. There are some small enough for individual meals, or you could invest in a sizable one, so you have leftovers that you can freeze to enjoy later. Do you have a favorite recipe? I encourage you to share it with the Kathey Jo’s Kitchen audience. You’ll find a couple of my go-to recipes below.

Chicken Tortellini Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ pounds boneless chicken breast
• 3 medium peeled and diced carrots
• 3 stalks diced celery
• 1 medium diced onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 6 ...

Happy Halloween from Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas! Halloween is an exceptionally American holiday. Nobody does it like the United States. We love our costumes, our fun, themed parties, trick or treating, pumpkins, and everything in between. But have you ever wondered how – and if – Halloween is celebrated in other countries? Today, we’ll be exploring these traditions at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen. It’s never too late to start incorporating how other cultures look at Halloween into your own yearly celebrations. In fact, you’re probably already doing a lot of these already. Do you have a favorite? Let your fellow Kathey Jo’s Kitchen readers know in the comments, and make your own recommendations.

Where It All Began…

It’s mutually agreed upon that Ireland is where the tradition of Hall...

This is Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas, and I’d like to welcome you back to Kathey Jo’s Kitchen. Self-care is an important topic here. Sometimes, it feels like there’s not enough time to get everything done. Everyone has a breaking point. Someone pulls that last thread of patience, and then the world falls apart, and you feel like there’s no coming back. It’s important that you take care of you and your needs. You should consider scheduling some downtime, and using ingredients right in your own home, for your very own all-natural spa day. I have made some recommendations below, but as always, if you have a good recipe or tip to share, post it below, and share it with the rest of the Kathey Jo’s Kitchen family.

Fruits and Vegetables

• Banana hair treatment: Smash 1 full banana and ...

Happy Halloween from Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas! Halloween is known for wall to wall chocolate, but as a responsible pet owner, you already know that your dog should not be partaking in chocolate. But why deprive them of enjoying the season with you? At Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, we’re aware that there are pet-friendly treats you can make at home without breaking the bank. You simply use ingredients and items you already have in your kitchen. Of course, not all dogs are the same, and some are downright picky about their goodies, so you should focus on the treats that you know they’ll eat with liberty. Today, I’ll be sharing a few treats that would work well for all dogs. If you have a favorite recipe, share it with the rest of Kathey Jo’s Kitchen in the comments below.

Mini Layered B...

Happy Halloween from Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas! Let’s face it: Halloween isn’t just for the kids. Kathey Jo’s Kitchen understands. You send them out trick or treating, but that’s not going to stop you from dipping into their stash occasionally. Embrace the time of the season, and gather a few of your closest friends and acquaintances for themed hors d’oeuvres, and a few of the fun cocktail ideas below when you host your own adults-only Halloween party. Grown-up themed costumes optional. Play some spooky games, dance the night away to the Halloween music of your youth before you settle in for a scary movie marathon. The opportunities are endless. Make one of these cocktails, and let your fellow Kathey Jo’s Kitchen fans what your favorite is!

Death in the Afternoon

Ernest Hemi...

Hello everyone, this is Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas, welcoming you back to Kathey Jo’s Kitchen. Everybody has a cooking story. Whether you have fond memories of baking cookies with Grandma, or you’ve burned a turkey (or two), cooking for most people is an intimidating process. For those of you who see it that way, you should feel reassured knowing that it’s not as complicated as it looks. Today at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, we’ll talk about a few tips and tricks you can keep in the back of your mind while you’re approaching your kitchen cabinets and trying to figure out what to make for dinner tonight. If you feel so inclined, share some of your favorite tips in the comments below with your fellow Kathey Jo’s Kitchen fans.

Center Stage

1. A roasting chicken can be delicious with lemon...