Cate, Author at Chez CateyLou

Mediterranean Spiced Roasted Leg of Lamb with a Yogurt Mint Feta Sauce

December 5, 2014 by Cate 21 Comments

A boneless leg of lamb is crusted with Mediterranean herbs and roasted in the oven. The result is a delicious meal that is impressive and surprisingly easy to make!

I must say, I am quite impressed with myself today. Look at that gorgeous leg of lamb!! I usually stick to cookies and bread and donuts, and the “real food” I post typically ends up being meat-free. But not today! Today meat, specifically lamb, is the star of the show. TheBetterHalf has never been happier.

And as impressed as I am with myself, I have to tell you that this meal was actually so easy to prepare! Boneless leg of lamb is really a simple dish to make. The oven does most of the work for you! I crusted mine with a mix of Mediterranean herbs and then roasted it with some potatoes and carrots. Then I finished it with a simple yogurt sauce with feta and fresh mint. The resulting meal was delicious and impressive, and surprisingly easy!

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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

December 2, 2014 by Cate 40 Comments

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are my absolute favorite Christmas Cookie! The flavor is rich and chocolatey and the cookies are so fun and festive!

Happy December! I know I’m a day late in wishing you that…I had every intention of posting these lil Chocolate Shortbread Cookies yesterday morning, but my TiVo was so full of great shows from being away for two weeks that I couldn’t stop watching TV Sunday night. And then promptly fell asleep at 9pm because of JetLag. So, cookies had to wait until today 🙂

Literally the second we got home from our trip, I was ready for Christmas baking! I was up early Saturday morning and my mind immediately went to my favorite Christmas cookie – Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. I am so excited to share this recipe with you today!
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Funfetti Cookie Dough Brownies

November 27, 2014 by Cate 10 Comments

Rich and fudgy chocolate brownies are topped with a thick layer of funfetti chocolate chip cookie dough. These Cookie Dough Brownies are the perfect treat for a special occasion!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

and.

Happy Birthday to me! Today is my 30th birthday. So no pumpkin pie for my dessert – today I am celebrating the big 3-0 with Funfetti Cookie Dough Brownies! Because in my opinion, all birthdays need sprinkles and a special dessert!
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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

November 25, 2014 by Cate 27 Comments

Classic soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are dressed up with tons of peanut butter chips. These Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chip Cookies are absolutely delicious!

Bonjour mes amis! I am writing to you from lovely Paris! If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that TheBetterHalf and I are off on a two week vacation. We went to Madrid, Marrakech, and now are finishing our trip in Paris. I have been working for over 7 years and have never had two weeks off in a row, so this has been such a treat for me!

I know I should be sharing a Thanksgiving recipe with all of you, but since I won’t be in America for Thanksgiving, I did all my cooking a few weeks ago. So to take a break from green beans and pie and stuffing, I have cookies for you! Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chip Cookies – soft and chewy in the middle, just slightly crispy on the edges, and full of tons of peanut butter chips. This is one delicious cookie!

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17 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

November 19, 2014 by Cate 6 Comments

The best part of the Thanksgiving feast is the sides! Here is a collection of 17 mouth-watering Thanksgiving side dishes to bring to your table.

(Click the images in the slideshow above for the recipes. The collection of recipes is on Foodie.com)

We are just over a week away from the Big Day…my birthday! Oh you thought I was talking about Thanksgiving? Yep I guess that is just over a week away too. And requires a bit more planning than my birthday does. So today’s post is full of delicious recipes to inspire you for your Thanksgiving meal!

Everyone knows the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the side dishes! What is your favorite side dish?

I have a collection of 17 of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to share with you today. Lots of stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and green beans. Who needs turkey when you have the side dishes? The collection is on foodie.com, or you can scroll through the slideshow above to see all the side dish goodness.

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