Cat Can Cook

Mexican food is not something that I cook all that often, and I’m really not sure why. It’s fresh, mostly healthy, slightly spicy (often using one of my favorite herbs, cilantro) and it’s always delicious. I think it must be that I just never think of making it – until today that is! Going over [...]

Here is an easy “stand-by” recipe for a tasty beef burger perfect for back yard grilling! Quick and Easy Burgers 1 pound lean ground beef 2 medium sized onions, finely grated (get ready to cry – this part is brutal, but worth it!) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 TBSP fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 egg, [...]

It’s finally here – barbecue season! I don’t know about you, but for me, this is exciting news! What would a barbecue be without a great marinating sauce for chicken, beef and even grilled veggies? Here is the one I came up with this evening for grilled chicken. BBQ Sauce 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup [...]

We had a great lunch today at the South St. Burger Co. in Burlington, Ontario. What a delicious meal – and even better we got to try the food “on the house” so that I could review it! We were greeted by very friendly staff, the burgers were fresh and delicious, there were countless interesting [...]

We had a delightful dinner with friends this evening. Under her watchful eye and expert guidance, my friend Jenn and I prepared Matzo Ball Soup and Potato Latkes. Both were absolutely delicious, and I’m looking forward to making them in my own kitchen soon! Potato Latkes 6 potatoes, quartered 1 small onion, grated 3 eggs [...]

As delicious as it is easy, this recipe for fancy mashed potatoes is a healthy alternative to the buttery ones we all love – but I promise you won’t even miss the butter in this fabulous side dish. Cheesy Garlic Whipped Potatoes with Parsley 4-5 medium potatoes, washed and peeled 3 cloves garlic, peeled and [...]

I made this yesterday and took it up to my Mom’s place for Mother’s Day lunch today. Meatloaf has to be one of the all-time best comfort foods, so this was clearly the right choice for today’s meal. Easy and inexpensive to prepare – try it, it’s completely delicious with a baked potato and salad. [...]

These are sinful – absolutely delicious and completely dangerous! If you’re intrigued, read on! For years I was intimidated by brownies, and scared to make my own for fear that they wouldn’t turn out. I’m not really sure what I was afraid of, as this recipe seems to be 100% foolproof!  Once you taste them, [...]

What do you call a quiche without a crust? Why, it’s a frittata of course! Personally, I’ve never really been all that crazy about the crust part anyways, so I can save myself some time and calories by making this easy and inexpensive variation. If you’ve got lots of eggs on hand, you’ve got the [...]

These were always a popular baked treat in my Grandmother’s kitchen – I think she made them mostly for my Dad who has always loved them. Admittedly, I have never made them before now as I don’t think that I had much of an appreciation for dates until adulthood. As a child, these squares were [...]