Welcome to Kat's Cooking Adventures

One woman's culinary journey

As I learn to slow down and enjoy the little things

Embracing food and learning to cook everything

I ever dreamed of

This is my Culinary Adventure

This  is what happens when a workaholic who likes to cook – turns around and starts cooking passionately for fun!

A few years ago – I decided to stop worrying so much about work – and do something that I really loved doing – cook! I don’t mean the make meals every day sort of thing – I mean the passionately creating something that I would enjoy creating and eating. This is the product of several years of passionate cooking turned into a real hobby.  Read More

Anniversary Colossal Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Pasta

We closed out our anniversary with this ridiculously indulgent colossal lobster tail dinner.

Polish Kielbasa Pasta

This is angelhair pasta, tossed in polish kielbasa, caramelized onions, sweet peppers, fresh herbs and thai chili

Breakfast Veggie Hash

This dish combines sweet potato, carrots, onions, and brussels sprouts for a savory comfort food style breakfast.

Crab Stuffed Salmon

This is one of my favorite ways to make Salmon. It’s easy to make but works great when you’re ready to impress dinner guests. Homemade crab filling is the way to go to bring your broiled salmon to the next level.

Learning about Black Garlic

Black garlic is all the rage right now. I have been lucky enough to ferment my very own batch and explore cooking with it.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This lemon garlic shrimp pasta dish is a staple in my household. It’s quick and easy to make but full of flavor. If you have some lemons, garlic, and parsley – you have most of what you need to make a really delicious pasta dish!

My Basic Meat Curry Recipe

My Basic Meat Curry Recipe

Here's my meat curry recipe! I did it with beef this time but you can use lamb, chicken or goat - they will all work. I'm always very liberal with the amount of curry powder I'm using - especially if it isn't terribly hot. You can explore with different powders  and...

Roasted Sweet Corn (Old Bay Style)

Roasted Sweet Corn (Old Bay Style)

A quick and easy way to make roasted sweet corn on the grill absolutely delicious. This works with gas and charcoal grills. Required Tools Microwave safe bowl ( small ) 1 gallon ziploc bag or 1 large bowl Tongs for handling the corn a teaspoon measure 1 measuring cup...

Blueberry Basil Patron Cocktail

Blueberry Basil Patron Cocktail

I got the inspiration for this Patron cocktail from a restaurant I went to with my husband. I never realized blueberries and basil worked so well together as a cocktail. I immediately went home and go to work replicating this for myself. This drink requires plenty of...