Apricot-Cherry Bars

What sort of sweet treats do you want to share with your loved ones. I’m happy, as part of Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, to share these delicious recipes with you and yours. My husband Rob loves these apricot cherry bars, and they’ve become family favorites in recent years. Chances are you’re looking for something new to feed your family to indulge their sweet tooth. If you want to combine the delicious tastes of many desirable sweet flavors, you’ve come to the right place!

Odds are you love the taste of yellow cake and the sweet fruity flavor of apricots...

Animal Cookies

Who doesn’t love cookies? When it comes to indulging your sweet tooth, this animal cookie recipe is one that we’ve come to love here in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen. My husband Rob loves them, and we’ve regularly prepared them for your family and friends. When loved ones come to visit, regardless of the occasion, it’s important to have sweet treats of the best kind. I’ve got just the thing for you here, and you’ll know they’re easier than ever to prepare and enjoy before you know it!

You won’t need much time to prepare these snacks, nor will you have to be a professional chef...

Almond Macaroons

It’s a known fact that people love nuts, and finding new ways to put them to use in your recipes is likely a favorite thing to do, satisfying your tastebuds and hunger for new and more delicious dishes. Here in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, I’m happier than ever to tell you about recipes that are simple yet delicious, sure to satisfy you and your loved ones in all the right ways. My husband Rob’s approval says it all; these macaroons are the best of their kind, and people who try the recipe keep going back for more!

You want something delicious, easy and quick to prepare, and that doesn’t require a great deal of effort or hours on end to make. That’s why these macaroons are the perfect thing to share with you family and friends...

Almond Macaroons

At Kathey Jo’s Kitchen we strive to bring forward recipes that everyone will enjoy. These cookies are a perfect example of what everyone will like, from the youngest in the family, to the oldest. My husband Rob has always loved these cookies, and after making them over the holidays, I realized how much even my grandchildren enjoy them! I was one happy baker.

A helpful tip for this recipe is to closely follow the measurements. The almond flavor can be overpowering if overdone, so it’s important to add the right amount. Another factor to closely following the measurements is to have the right consistency. If you add too much sugar, they will flatten; too little sugar will make them puff up. Ultimately, the macaroons should have a crisp exterior and slightly chewy center.

Almond Topped Pear Pie

Are you someone who regularly has guests at home? Perhaps you’ve got family you want to feed, and you’re running out of fresh ideas for a quality dessert. You aren’t alone here, as at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen I’ve always taken it upon myself to come up with appealing new dishes that people will love and want to share with their loved ones. If my husband Rob loves it, there’s a pretty good bet you and your family will enjoy it too!

Pies have always been popular, and this options has become a favorite in our household over the past several years. What if you could combine the delicious flavor of pears with the crunch of an almond crust? It’s a win-win situation for anyone who wants an appealing new treat for themselves and those closest to them...

Welcome back to Kathey Jo’s Kitchen! The praline is a Southern tradition. You create it with sugar, corn syrup, milk, butter, and pecans. The praline was traced back to Chef Clement Lassagne, who worked for César duc de Choiseul, Comte du Plessis-Praslin around the 17th century.

Chef Lassagne’s original praline recipe brought together almonds bound by a caramelized coating. He named it for his employer, the praslin. Through the centuries in Europe, the Southern praline eventually evolved from the praslin. In France and Belgium, the recipe often features ground nuts and cocoa, instead of a halved nut.

The pralines of today’s SSouth came through New Orleans via Ursuline nuns. These French nuns taught their young charges the domestic arts, which included cooking and baking...