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It seems a little self-serving but I like helping my Mother’s Day get off on the right foot. My husband always asks me, “Kathey Raskin, what can I do to make your day more special?” It’s hard not to fall more in love with him when he asks, but let’s be real, it’s Kathy Jo’s kitchen for a reason. He can’t cook to save his soul. So, I always give him a fool-proof recipe that even the most hopeless can follow. He’s been getting better every year so I’m going to give him a little bit of a complicated, but quick recipe.

History

The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia...

I get asked, “Kathey Raskin, what’s your favorite holiday?” It’s always so difficult to answer, but I usually pick the most recent, but I do have an affinity for Easter. Since its origins, Easter has been a time of celebration and feasting and many traditional Easter games and customs developed, such as egg rolling, tapping, cascarones or confetti eggs, and decorating. Today Easter is commercially important, seeing wide sales of greeting cards and confectionery such as chocolate Easter eggs as well as other Easter foods. Even many non-Christians celebrate these aspects of the holiday while eschewing the religious aspects. Here in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, we can help you get prepared for all the best of this holiday.

Peeps

Yes, I had to start with the sugary sweet marshmallow treats...

In the middle of the desert, you see shining cities, beautiful cacti and abundant choices for food. Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale are some of the biggest foodie draws in the west. I am Kathleen Raskin, and here at Kathy Jo’s Kitchen, I know exactly what you need to know about the Grand Canyon state and their eating habits. There are many celebrities who have gotten their start, take a day and drive the Apache Trail Scenic Drive into the Superstition Mountains. Enjoy the history behind the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine on the way to visiting Tortilla Flat. Eating locally is a tasty proposition. Chiles, dates, and citrus all grow in abundance.

Mesquite Beans

Now there are some more interesting foods that you may not have heard about made from not quite normal ingredients...

The huge selection of food makes our nation that much more incredible, and I know that my family overseas always asks me, “Kathleen Raskin, when are you going to give me the amazing recipes?” I have travelled through many states and I have found the perfect recipes that are honestly the best of the best. Many of the foods have been inspired by the local flavor. Some of Alaska’s popular annual events are the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that starts in Anchorage and ends in Nome, World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, the Blueberry Festival and Alaska Hummingbird Festival in Ketchikan.  Now the recipes I’ve found may seem a little odd, but here in Kathy Jo’s Kitchen, you can trust that they are the best.

Reindeer Pizza: Ingredients

This is a specialty from Norway and Finland and ...

My name is Kathleen Raskin, and as a kid, I can remember learning about vegetables, fruits and other edible things. Orange was not only a fruit but the color of it. Potatoes are brown, and everything else you learn in kindergarten. There comes a point in life, however, that you learn that everything isn’t inside of a neat little box. Apples can be green and red. Grapes can be purple, red or green. It doesn’t quite destroy your world view, but it definitely turns your world upside down. I remember when my mom fed me my first blood orange. I was very confused, but then I took out some books in the library. I was amazed and I want to share some of my favorite ones with you.

Vegetables and Starches

One of my now favorites that I have discovered is purple potatoes...

There is a huge diversity of food in our great nation and I, Kathleen Raskin, will take you on an incredible journey, one dish at a time. Today in Kathy Jo’s Kitchen, I will start in the beautiful state of Alabama. However, this isn’t going to be an ordinary tour of culinary delights. These are dishes that you may not be familiar with, like stone-ground baked shrimp and grits or ribs, which are staples around those parts. Before you read much further, remember that there are incredible and delicious things that Alabama offers, like Hot Bama Brown sandwich at Baumhower’s or the Bouillabaisse from Hot and Hot Fish Club.

Ambrosia Salad

It used to be the nectar of the Greek gods. Alabama has decided to change the recipe and make it for a good ol’ boy...

Hello, this is Kathleen Raskin, and I know just as well as anyone that on Friday night, after a long day at work, many of us will be watching a great movie on Netflix and munching on everything that is within reach. For most of us, this means chips, popcorn, or pizza. If you are anything like me, you find yourself saying, “Geeze, stop eating this junk food and get your life together.” I know that there are many healthy recipe snack alternatives online today, and I’d like to share a few of the best healthy foods to help you lose weight, feel better, and even eventually like eating more.

Salty Snacks

We all crave salty snacks at some point; I know I do when I’m super stressed out. But you know that caloric intake can spike with the “traditional choices...

Chances are, you have gone to a restaurant and seen notes on the menu involving peanuts, wheat or something unique. This is usually to protect a restaurant from lawsuits, and protect their patrons from an unpleasant evening. An allergic reaction to food can affect the skin, the gastrointestinal tract (stomach), the respiratory tract (lungs), and, in the most serious cases, the cardiovascular system (heart). Symptoms typically appear within seconds to several hours after eating the food to which the patron to which you are allergic. Here in my kitchen, I always get asked, “Kathleen Raskin, how do I make this edible and friendly for my son?”

Ingredients

One of the best options I have seen, I spotted off the internet and I’ve modified it. Here you go:

3 8 Oz bone-in chicken breasts

1 3-...

Most people know about the common use of food, eating it. But some people have decided to think outside of the box, including making edible glitter and paints to make food more interesting. You have probably seen examples of multiple different options for food. Many designers have put their efforts into making clothes that are beautiful to look at and even edible. There are design competitions specifically for these creations from chocolate dresses to the simple television shows where even children can compete to make astounding creations.  I’m Kathey Raskin, and I’d like to tell you about some of the more incredible examples of feats of food along with some of my favorites.

Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress

So spectacular that it has its own Wikipedia page, this feat of fashion astounding att...

If you are anything like me, Kathey Raskin, you had to start teaching yourself how to cook from the bottom up. My grandmother could, and would burn garlic bread without breaking a sweat. Let’s not even talk about what happened to her steaks on the grill. Let’s just say that there are some things that ketchup can’t even fix. Her stuffing is still stuff of legend and you will thank yourself that you never have to choke it down. My mom didn’t exactly have time to cook every night so I’ve had to teach myself every step of the way, and I will gladly share some of my best tips to be successful in the kitchen.

Boiling Water

Now, don’t roll your eyes. If you watch Worst Cooks in America, you know that it’s not the easiest thing in the world...