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Crown of Pork Day is on March 7^th, but there’s no reason why you can’t be a couple of days ahead. In Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, fortune favors the prepared. Or – in this case – full bellies favor the prepared! You can’t cut corners and simply eat pork chops for today, it must absolutely be crown roast of pork. Go with your mother or grandmother’s favorite recipe, or prepare it in a style that you’ve never had before. Tell your friends at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen what is your favorite way to prepare your crown roast of pork. I’ve shared a couple ways below, but I know there’s so many ways out there.

Crown Roast of Pork with Lady Apples and Shallots

Ingredients

• 2 8-bone racks of pork (about 4 pounds each), chine bone removed, fat trimmed to ¼-inch thick, rib bones frenched
• 1½ ...

With all the food allergies in the world, here at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, I’m glad peanut is not one of them. They’re my go-to snack, and I could eat them all day. Nothing beats a good ol’ fashioned peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I was thrilled to find out that March is National Peanut Month. The month had its beginnings as National Peanut Week in 1941, but later morphed into a month-long celebration in 1974. I’m going to incorporate more peanut recipes in this month to celebrate. I’ve included a couple of them below, and as always, I encourage you to share your favorite way of enjoying peanuts with your friends at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen.

Strawberry Honey-Peanut Salad

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup strawberries, chopped
• 1 ½ cup broccoli, cut
• ½ cup honey-roasted peanuts, lightly chopped

If you’ve noticed your energy levels depleting significantly after lunch, it’s probably because of what you’re putting into your body. At Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, we understand you’re crunched for time, no matter how long your lunch is. So, consider meal planning. It’s something I’ve mentioned before, and it’s been such a boon for my health this year. You’ll see how much energy you have once you start incorporating reliable, consistent food into your diet. Plus, you’ll have more time to truly unwind and enjoy your lunch break. How could that be wrong? Do you already have a meal plan? Do you have any favorite recipes to share? Let your friends at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen know in the comments!

Southwest Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz.) package lentil & quinoa pasta
• 1 (15 oz...

Hello from Kathey Jo’s Kitchen! I am Kathleen Raskin of Las Vegas, and if you are anything like me, you can’t wait for spring either! Leo Tolstoy wrote in Anna Karenina that “spring is the time of plans and projects.” Hopefully, you’ve been making headway on your New Year’s resolutions. I’ve been making baby steps in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen myself: meal planning on Sundays, for one. But don’t wait for an arbitrary date to begin. You can wipe your slate right now. Start where you are, with what you have. When you’re internally motivated to pursue something, the more likely you are to achieve your goals. If eating healthy is one of them, consider trying one of the salads I’ve recommended below. Which one is your favorite? Tell your friends at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen!

Crispy S...

Hello from Kathleen Raskin, and welcome to my Las Vegas kitchen! If you’re looking for ideas to dress up your Valentine’s Day dinner, then try one of these delicious drinks featured today on Kathey Jo’s Kitchen. The red colors are obviously complementary to the holidays, but they also highlight the universality of the drinks themselves. Scarlet gives you a mellow peach and tart cranberry flavor, with a touch of citrus that makes it resemble a long hot summer afternoon. On the flip side, the sweet and tart notes in the Felicia are great for fall get-togethers. What are your favorite red or pink colored cocktails? Share your favorites with the rest of Kathey Jo’s Kitchen!

Scarlet O’Hara

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Southern Comfort
• Dash of lime juice
• 6 ounces cranberry juice
• Garnish with...

Hello from Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas! Here at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, I look forward to making fun treats every year. “Cupid” by Sam Cooke came on the radio, and I thought there must be a yummy recipe that incorporate Cupid’s arrow. Thankfully, I found one, and I can’t wait for you to try it. When you decorate your cupcakes, use 6-inch lollipop sticks decorated with a single heart. You can find paper cutouts for the hearts. You can stand the stick up, or you can push it in sideways, and add another heart to make it look like the arrow pierced it. What Valentine’s traditions do you have with your kids – big and small? Let Kathey Jo’s Kitchen know!

Cupid’s Arrow Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baki...

If you didn’t know by now, I Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas, really love desserts. They’re a special treat that I look forward to making in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen. As I was looking for inspiration for new things to share with you, I found that today is National Blonde Brownie Day. You’ve probably had some in the past. What makes them different from a regular brownie? A regular brownie is dark brown, because of the chocolate used. In place of chocolate, you use light brown sugar. Easy enough, right? The use of nuts and frosting on your blonde brownies is optional.  What’s your favorite way of eating brownies? Let your friends at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen know in the comments!

Blonde Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups...

Happy Valentines’ Day from Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas! Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and I’ve got ideas, my friends. In Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, I love a good, home-cooked meal on Valentine’s Day. Did you know that the roots of Valentine’s Day go back to ancient times? The feast of Lupercalia paid honor to the Roman god of fertility. Today, the traditions of Valentine’s Day are broad, including exchanging cards, purchasing or making chocolates, sending flowers, buying jewelry, and enjoying romantic dinners. What are your favorite Valentine’s Day traditions? Is there anything new you want to try this year? Let your friends at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen know in the comments.

Lobster Capellini with Leek-Tarragon Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
• 4 larg...

Hello from Kathleen Raskin of Las Vegas, and welcome to my website! My calendar says National Chocolate Cake Day is on the 27^th. Here in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, every day would be chocolate cake day. So, let’s talk about the ways to celebrate it.  A white cake is not a substitution, and neither is a yellow cake. Part chocolate, part white? Don’t even waste my time. It must be all chocolate today. You can make dark chocolate, fudge, milk chocolate… but it must be chocolate. I have a three-part goal for you today. Bake a chocolate cake, decorate it to your liking, and EAT IT. That’s it. Good luck, and share your favorite chocolate cake recipe with Kathey Jo’s Kitchen below.

Classic Chocolate Cake

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Yield: 2 (9-inch) cakes (serves 12)

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups/...

It’s National Popcorn Day at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen! Well, it’s officially unofficial. Apparently, it’s always celebrated on January 19^th. I love these silly holidays that pop up. Not that I need an excuse to celebrate something celebrating food or eating! How do you like your popcorn? I like a good tub of movie theater popcorn: lots of butter and salt, with a cold drink on the side. Do you like to make your own popcorn on the stove, or do you use an air popper? What are your favorite toppings? I’ve included a few recommendations today to inspire you. Let Kathey Jo’s Kitchen know in the comments if yours is there, and if not, feel free to share it.

Your New Favorite Toppings: 1-5

1. Chorizo: Cook 1 cup diced chorizo in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until crisp; drain on paper towels...