Grilled Meatballs

One of my all-time favorite appetizers I order at restaurants are grilled meatballs.  Whether you intend to make this recipe for your family’s spaghetti night, or serve it as an appetizer at your party, this is restraint worthy, so expect an explosion of delicious flavors in your mouth! If you’ve never grilled meatballs, this will be a game changer and you’ll be doing this over and over again.

The recipe calls for a pretty straightforward base: ground beef, dry breadcrumbs, and eggs. The seasonings are what brings this recipe a deliciously unique taste; some in which include garlic salt, parsley, and pepper for an extra kick. Here at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, we love adding zucchini as the meatballs cook...

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

What’s better than waking up to the smell of pancakes? I’ll tell you—waking up to homemade apple cinnamon rolls. This recipe is another morning favorite here at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen. Made completely from scratch, this fluffy, delicious treat is perfect to pair with coffee or even hot chocolate. Especially during chilly season!

Apple cinnamon rolls have a very special place in my kitchen because I could never go wrong with this recipe. Believe me when I say that they don’t last a single day because everyone loves them. It’s the perfect autumn breakfast and the twist of the apples make them that much more satisfying to eat...

Oriental Chicken Soup

Here at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, I know the appeal of a good cup of soup, especially when the weather’s cold and you’re looking for a way to warm yourself after a hard day out in the cold. That’s why this is one of the recipes I regularly prepare for my husband Rob, and his continually asking me for it is one of the reasons I want to share it with you here. The rave reviews from my household and beyond go to show just what an addition to can be to your meal.

You’ve likely in your life spent time in Oriental restaurants, regardless of where you live. The cuisine that comes from beyond the Western World is both exotic and delicious, and you could get exactly what you’re looking for here if you want to recapture the taste of those dining experiences...

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...

2 Minute Fudge

Here in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, my husband Rob and I know the appeal of fudge. Particularly around the Holidays, when sweet treats are in demand, you’ll want something you can share with friends and family. These times can be understandably hectic, and that’s why people often look for easy but effective recipes. I’m here to tell you more about what this could mean for you and those you choose to share the season with.

As the name implies, you only need a couple of minutes to prep this delicious fudge, and once it’s been microwaved, you need only about half an hour to refrigerate it. Do you want to give yourself and your guests something delicious and filling, yet still simple and fast enough to prepare that anyone can make it...

I thought today’s quote by Laurie Colwin was fitting: “No one who cooks, cooks alone. Even at her most solitary, a cook in the kitchen is surrounded by generations of cooks’ past, the advice and menus of cooks present, the wisdom of cookbook writers.” I thought that was a lovely sentiment and it’s true. I have cookbooks I’ve inherited from my family and ones that I’m eager to share with my kids and grandkids when they’re ready to take on the mantle of family chef.

In case you missed it, I offer a few cookbooks here on Kathey Jo’s Kitchen: Best of Baking, Breakfast Classics, Great Meats, Soups, Salads and Sauces, and the Cookie Book. You’ll find some of my family’s favorite recipes and some new ones that are exclusive for fans of my blog...