Posts by Chef Kara
Flavorlicious Fall
Isn’t fall lovely? We certainly think so! So, to kick off one of the most flavorful seasons of all, we’re running a Flavorlicious Fall promotion. We hope that you will help us help you tickle your taste buds – all you have to do is like us on Facebook, follow us on twitter and (basically)…
Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Kara: You say tomato, I say amazing!
One of our favorite family recipes is herb + tomato sauce. It is so basic it is almost silly but you can’t beat the freshness. This sauce helps me make my husband and my girls happy and that means mama is a winner. Some of my favorite ways to use this up are in spaghetti and on homemade pizzas.
Read MoreChef Kara Tip
We LOVE sweet potatoes for first foods. They are perfect for growing babies because they provide a good base of vitamins and minerals which helps with bone and teeth development. Sweet potatoes are also low on the glycemic index so they won’t cause spikes in blood sugar plus they are naturally sweet tasting so kids are drawn to them if started early on.
Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Kara: Oh, Sweetie Pie!
Sweet potatoes are kind of a big deal in the Chef Kara household. The reigning queen of age four is disappointed when the French fries aren’t “orange” and the resident toddler treasures them, as well. Naturally, we’ve adapted many varieties for enjoying one of our favorite, healthful and extremely versatile foods. Sweet potatoes provide one…
Read MoreAt Home with Kara: Casual Elegance
A night at home doesn’t have to mean take out and pjs. We’ve been taking advantage of these long summer nights and this beautiful (read: freakishly cool) St. Louis summer.
Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Kara: All Grown Up
Isn’t nostalgia powerful? Can’t you just taste your childhood sometimes? Some of the yummiest combinations are recalled…chocolate and cold milk, macaroni and gooey cheese, peanut butter and jelly. Chef Kara is really just a big kid but with the taste buds of Martha Stewart so she created this grown up PB&J for all of us…
Read MoreSummer Dessert – Made Simple + Elegant
When I’m entertaining, I love to serve dishes that I can have mostly prepared ahead of time so I can relax and enjoy my guests. This is especially true with desserts, because after dinner the last thing I want is to be stuck in the kitchen slaving over dessert!
Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Kara: Isn’t it Sweet?
Chef Kara likes to get all chefy and take a classic and turn it up a notch! Check out a few of our recent favorites – our sweet tooth is still aching! Mint Truffles – made with fresh mint from the garden.
Read MoreKicking off summer
Summer time has arrived – finally Everyone in the Chef Kara camp is ready for all that summer has to offer – trips to the farmer’s market, berries warm from the sun, garden-ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs and loads of family time around the grill. Memorial Day weekend brought a healthy night around the grill complete…
Read MoreGlittering Lemon Cookies {St. Louis Gourmet Catering}
Glittering lemon cookies are a great way to say good-bye to winter and hello to spring. I made a batch of these cookies for a wonderful bridal shower this past weekend with bright, vibrant colors. I found an incredible selection of sanding sugars that were also extremely affordable at Sallies Cake and Candy Supplies on…
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