katehandel

Intermediate Home Cook
BigOven Kitchen Helper

joined October, 2007

What's for dinner?
Fettucine Asparagus with Shiitake and Smoked Bacon

I live on the coast about 20 miles south of San Francisco. I enjoy cooking for and with my husband and two kids. I love cooking with family and friends, but also find that cooking alone can be relaxing too. I love great food with good wine and enjoy taking cooking classes on vacation or near home in wine country. When I'm not cooking, I spend my free time with my kids and often run on coastal trails near my house.

Recipes I've Posted (all 247)

(27)

Chicken with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Pasta Salad with Corn, Green Beans, Tomatoes

(24)

Pasta Salad with Corn, Green Beans, Tomatoes

(15)

Pasta- Seafood Fettucine

Pasta Baked with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cheese

(12)

Pasta Baked with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cheese

We have great fresh seafood where I live, and luckily my most favorite foods are crab, shrimp, fish and mussels. I'm inspired by French and Italian cooking and make an effort to buy fresh local produce from our farmer's market whenever possible. I also enjoy cooking Thai and Asian food, and was lucky to take a cooking class while visiting Thailand a few years ago. Eating in restaurants is harder with little kids, so I cook at home almost every night. I collect recipes and almost always cook with one, as I find it helps me keep better track of ingredients and proportions. I also plan out my weekly meals so I know exactly what to buy at the store.

Blog: http://www.facebook.com/katehandel

My Most Recent Ratings

	Meyer Lemon Pasta Delicious and works great for week nights on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
	Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Pancetta Great weeknight family dinner on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
	Pasta: Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta Now one of our family favorites - kids even ate asparagus last night and likes it! on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
	Chicken Tikka Masala Was delicious! Will totally make again! on Thursday, March 21, 2013
	Veggie- Asparagus w dijon-lemon sauce Wonderful spring dish - great for Easter on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
	Fish with Mango Salsa Great with most fish, and pairs well with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. on Friday, February 01, 2013
	Pasta- Chicken Noodles with Broccoli Peanut Sauce This is a favorite in our house! It is inspired by a dish from a San Francisco Thai restaurant we used to go to years ago. on Friday, February 01, 2013
	Delete Recipe Test Adding a review here to test reviews vvbg fbvnng gbvv on Thursday, January 17, 2013
	Delete Recipe Test Yes I tried and it is really bad news on Thursday, January 17, 2013
	Pan-Seared Filet Mignon (Beef Tenderloin) with Shiraz Sauce Awesome recipe with superb detail. My husband loved this. Will make again for sure. on Monday, April 02, 2012
	Soup- Beet Fun to make because of the deep color, but it tastes good too! on Sunday, March 04, 2012
	Meyer Lemon Pasta Delicious and fairly easy to make! Thanks for posting this recipe! on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
	Pasta - Crab or Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Surprisingly easy and delicious...a keeper for sure! If you love crab, this is a nice variation with no butter...the delicate crab is complimented by the sauce. on Monday, January 30, 2012
	Crunchy-topped Coffee Cake with Chocolate Chips Testing test 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 testing....... on Monday, January 23, 2012
	Fettuccine w/ Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Asparagus, Mushrooms, & Peas (Boom) Really tasty! I would definitely make again. on Thursday, December 01, 2011
	Beef Stir-Fried Rice Noodles good for weeknight dinners...just serve ingredients separately ickids are picky on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
	Beef Stroganoff Easy to make - great for a weeknight family meal. on Thursday, November 10, 2011
	Chicken- Crispy Buttermilk Only complaint is remembering to do the steps ahead of time. But sure does make moist chicken! on Thursday, November 10, 2011
	Slow cook: Braised Pork Ragu Surprisingly easy to make and ridiculously good. A keeper for sure! on Thursday, November 10, 2011
	Penne alla Vodka Was very tasty and the kids even liked it too! Definitely will make again. on Thursday, November 10, 2011