All 40 minutes or less. All 9 ingredients or less.
I love having people stay with us, and I also like keeping my sanity intact. This is the short list of make-ahead meals I rely on to feed people well, enjoy the company, and—if I’m being honest—garner just enough praise to make all the effort feel worth it.
Hi, I’m Katie!
Welcome to my kitchen.
I’m a classically trained chef, cookbook author and seasonal vegetable lover. Over the last 20 years as a professional recipe developer, it’s become my mission to help make dinnertime easier for busy families. More about me »
In the three years when I was a personal chef, my client requested lamb chops every week. Needless to say I have tested and perfected this recipe, and I am psyched to share all my pro tricks and tips so you can enjoy restaurant-quality pan seared lamb loin chops in your own home! No personal chef required
Turns out my three favorite soups are currently cage-matching for eternal glory inside my heart, which is only slightly concerning and also completely on brand. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a lentil soup, a Tuscan classic, and a vegetable-packed winter hero battle it out for top spot in my kitchen… well, welcome to the showdown you didn’t know you needed.
You won’t believe that it only takes 15 minutes of prep time to get this stellar vegetarian quiche into the oven! Over the years I have cooked hundreds of quiches (yes really) and today I am sharing my simple formula for perfect veggie quiche.
Soup season is here and we love making a big pot every week for lunches and dinner.
