Chef Kat's Kitchen

Thanksgiving leftovers...

Brie and cranberry puffs

Stuffing waffles with an overeasy egg, maple syrup, and Sriracha

I made Jet Tila's Drunken Noodles with shrimp
OMG! It's delicious 😋

I picked up these beautiful mushrooms and immediately craved mushroom risotto.
A little white wine and parmesan cheese made it perfect!

This was an experiment that came out delicious!
Goat cheese, lemon, and thyme cheesecake with red wine cherries (I used a very berry forward Merlot to cook the cherries)

Mussels steamed in a tomato wine broth

Do you know why I don't eat out much?
Because I can make better at home!!

Butter poached gulf shrimp with Old Bay seasoning on top of smoked Gouda cauliflower grits (they're an old Cooking Light recipe that I've been making for over a decade)

Spinach Orzo topped with pan roasted Mushrooms

This came out delicious and I hope I can recreate it again soon!

While the Orzo was cooking, I sauteed diced onions, garlic, and chopped spinach.
When the Orzo was done, I drained it and mixed it with the spinach mixture.

The mushrooms (baby Bella's) were pan roasted with a mix of butter and olive oil, a sprinkle of thyme, black pepper, and salt at the end till they were beautifully browned.

Placed the spinach Orzo mixture in a bowl and topped it with the mushrooms. So much flavor. I finished the bowl and wished I had made more!

Happy Sunday!
Started this day with a little cherries jubilee waffles 🍒
Pitted & sliced the cherries in half. Cooked them with a little ghee, brown sugar, and spiced rum. Added a little cinnamon near the end. Spooned them over homemade sweet cream waffles.
I'm full but I'm still drooling over the picture!!

Grilled street corn... Smothered in mayo, lime juice, and elite seasoning then grilled to perfection. Sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese

I was craving lemon bars - nice & simple - shortbread crust and lemon curd. However, I found this easy marshmallow meringue recipe and it made them amazing!

3 egg whites, whipped until stiff peaks form.
Add a 7 oz container of marshmallow fluff and whip again till combined and have stiff peaks
Place on top of the bars then bake at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes till the meringue puffs and browns.
So easy and so delicious!

Homemade, baked cinnamon donuts with a maple butter sauce 😋

Today's lunch is pure deliciousness 😋

Smoked Gouda cauliflower grits with plant based sausage and peppers