Welcome to Catz in the Kitchen! We hope you enjoy reading about and participating in our culinary adventures as much as we enjoy sharing them! Our goal and desire in creating Catz is simple – to further our family’s knowledge and enjoyment of cooking together, and to enable other families to do the same. We aren’t trained cooks or experts in the culinary arts by any stretch of the imagination, but we believe that if we keep practicing, and keep trying new things, we’ll continue to get better!
Lately I’ve been getting up early. Well, early for me. I’m one of those girls that likes her sleep. A LOT! I could probably be perfectly happy sleeping in till (...)
My girls spent the night at my in-love's house last night which is awesome for them, but not so awesome for me. I love when they get to go over there, but I (...)
In the battle between tacos and enchiladas and which one carries the most recipes on our blog, Josh and I were both shocked to discover that tacos were (...)
I did it again. The end of the month snuck up on me and I hadn't gone any farther in my Julia Child resolution other than picking out the recipe for April and (...)
First of all, let’s deal with the name of this trainwreck taco salad. Honestly, we don’t even refer to this as a taco salad in my family, though that’s (...)
Today, my little Eden finished Kindergarten! Which means one year of homeschooling for one of my kids is under my belt. I can't believe she is now officially a (...)
Craving some fresh, crispy Panera BBQ Chicken Salad goodness without leaving your four walls? This recipe delivers – Voila! *This post’s original photos I was (...)
Lucky enough to find some beautiful fresh salmon on sale? This roasted glazed honey mustard salmon an easy, extremely tasty way to bake it up! I’m not brainy (...)
Just to be clear, I’ve never made this recipe. I’ve always been spoiled enough to have someone make it for me. Over the last few years, Chels has been (...)
I've been having "one of those weeks." I feel like I've been having "one of those weeks" for the past few weeks now. It kind of bites. There just do not seem (...)
I think I’m like a lot of people. I love the idea of eating healthy and cutting prepackaged foods out of my family’s diet. With some foods the transition is (...)
Craving one of Red’s excellent wraps? This Red Robin Whiskey River Barbecue Chicken Wraps imitation recipe is tasty, easy, and takes about 25 minutes to make! (...)
Looking for an incredibly simple weeknight dinner that’s tasty, healthy, and pairs with, like, everything? Try this grilled teriyaki chicken! Some evenings I (...)
After experimenting with different beers and recipes, we’ve found a recipe for beer batter fish & chips that we’re just crazy about! Okay, so let’s get this (...)
Every year on Father's Day in our church, we celebrate the Father's by making pies. (Ahead of time, not at the church.) After the service, all of us mom's and (...)
Creamy, elegant, and absolutely wonderful, this recipe for homemade pistachio ice cream will be lucky to make it to the freezer before it’s gone! We love ice (...)
Carrot Cake with Browned Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
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I have a problem with raisins. Like a BIG PROBLEM! I HATE raisins. I don't see what is so appetizing about dried up little grapes. My kids looove raisins. I (...)
Happy Thursday, guys – how’s your week going? I’m over at Evermine today sharing these “Back to School” Granola Bars for the lunch box or for an after school (...)
Chocolate Coffee Crunch Pie is a dessert recipe that checks all the boxes! It’s got velvety chocolate, savory espresso, crunchy walnuts, and whipped cream! You (...)
Hi, friends! How is your week treating you? I’m here spreading some holiday cheer and sharing this delicious Peppermint Bark recipe over at Evermine’s blog. (...)
Warm, homey, and just a little bit indulgent, this Country Peach Coffee Cake is an easy to make treat in and out of peach season! I’ve been working on this (...)
Let's talk about teething for a moment. It sucks! I hate it. I hate what it does to my son, I hate what to does to my sleep which is already not great and I (...)
We decided to try this DIY Farmhouse Formal Dining Table project, despite having no experience with building – and we’re so glad we did! It’s perfect! Chels (...)
So about dreams. Are you guys the type that thinks every dream means something or are you the type that says your mind went to the far corners of your brain (...)