Cat Can Cook

Making bread wasn’t really something I did much of until I bought myself a bread machine last year. I really do love fresh bread, and I guess you could say I am a bit of a carb addict. Then again most people in our culture seem to be, because let’s face it – there’s just [...]

Last evening, I was treated to a delightful dinner hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Canada. I was honoured to be invited to attend alongside some of Canada’s leading food bloggers. It was an awesome event for the senses, in the historic St. Lawrence Market in beautiful Downtown Toronto where we enjoyed the culinary creations [...]

Many of us (myself included) are trying to eat healthier meals in an effort to shed a couple of extra pounds. That seems like a common proposition at this time of the year, especially considering the amount of “no-no’s” we eat during the holidays. This recipe I took and adapted slightly from a Weight Watchers [...]

Cheesecake has to be my all time favourite treat!  This low-fat recipe is so easy to whip up in minutes, plus it’s guilt-free, so you can go ahead and indulge! No-Bake Low-Fat Blueberry Cheesecake 1 package (8 oz) low-fat cream cheese, softened 2 cups fat-free whipped topping (Cool Whip) 2 TBSP white sugar (or slightly [...]

So, what exactly *is* a frittata you ask? Well, technically it’s an Italian Omelette, but in this case the cheese I used was Swiss Gruyere and since it’s Swiss, well, it’s not Italian now is it? This dish is easy to prepare, and can even be made ahead for a special brunch or breakfast, though [...]

Can you say yum? Oh yeah – these are pretty good all right! The perfect side dish to go with ham, chicken or practically any main dish. Lightly crispy on the outside but a soft and fluffy inside. Perfect potatoes in minutes! You can do it, here’s how: Garlic Roasted Potatoes 6 – 8 medium [...]

There is something about the eve of a brand new year that makes one very introspective. Tonight I am reflecting on what Cat Can Cook means to me and how food blogging and writing has changed my life for the better. From a small personal blog that I started 6 years ago, this site has [...]

Got turkey leftover from Christmas? No problem! Make it into this simple, fresh and delicious salad. It’s light, tasty and healthy, so it kinda counter-acts some of the Christmas indulgences you may have been involved in this past week Light Turkey Waldorf Salad 2 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped 1 apple, diced 1 cup grapes, [...]

We’re in the final countdown now and Christmas is nearly here! In our home we have two very excited little ones. At ages four and six it’s been a real whirlwind here this past week (month?) with my son and daughter getting ready for all of the Christmas festivities. Cookie decorating, shopping, present wrapping, school assemblies [...]

I am so sorry for the lapse in time on posting this recipe! Sick kiddos + sick Catherine + broken computer (Whaaaa!!!) + busy life = my poor neglected blog! Anyhow, you’ve been asking for this recipe and waiting so patiently! Here it is without further delay. I cannot imagine a more Christmassy Cookie I [...]