The Cooking with Cat Newsletter
I help busy families conquer stressful mealtime and achieve their healthy eating goals by turning cooking at home fun and effortless. Whether you're a kitchen newbie or a seasoned pro, join me as I share practical cooking tips and healthy recipe ideas that will save you time, money and boost your confidence in the kitchen!
🍳 Sizzle, Crunch, Scoop - No. 81
Hey there Reader, Confession: the other night, I was making a pot of chili at 8:30 p.m. Not because I love cooking that late. Because lunch the next day wasn’t going to make itself. 😅 The good news? Chili is very forgiving, and it doesn’t need hours on the stove. I’m sharing my shortcuts for getting it done fast below. But first, a quick heads-up: this is your last chance to sign up for my From Scratch: Fresh Pasta & Sauces workshop next Saturday, November 14th! We’ll make fresh pasta and...
🍳 Sizzle, Crunch, Scoop - No. 80
Hey there Reader, Last Saturday, a kitchen full of people stocked their freezers with 40+ servings of high-fibre meals and snacks at our Stock Your Freezer workshop. It was a blast. 🙌 Lots of chopping, lots of laughing, and a lot of very full bags heading home. Thank you to everyone who came out. You made it such a fun day. If you missed it, there are more coming up this fall: 🍝 From Scratch: Fresh Pasta & Sauces [Saturday, November 14th]. Learn to make pasta dough and ravioli, followed by a...
Never made fresh pasta? Perfect.
Hey there Reader, Maybe you've been meaning to try one of my workshops. Or maybe pasta is your favourite comfort food, but part of you files it under "not that healthy." Either way, this one's for you. Sign Up Today! WHAT you'll make: Fresh pasta dough from scratch, rolled into a few different shapes Your own ravioli (it's not as hard as you might think!) A few sauces to go with them: nut-free pesto, a creamy white sauce, and a tomato sauce with hidden veggies Then we sit down together to eat...
🍳 Sizzle, Crunch, Scoop - No. 79
Hey there Reader, It's time for a little cooking inspo! If you're new here, hi! I send a newsletter packed with helpful content on a weekly-ish basis (or whenever I get my act together 😉). Here's what's on the menu: SIZZLE: Cooking hacks, shortcuts, and tools/products I love. CRUNCH: Easy meal & snack ideas + practical tips to keep you inspired. SCOOP: Real talk on nutrition trends, mindset shifts, and building a healthier relationship with food. Let's dive in! SIZZLE 🍳 Your Expensive Knife...
🍳 Sizzle, Crunch, Scoop - No. 78
Hey there Reader, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃 Hope you had a lovely long weekend filled with good food, good company, and maybe a few leftovers to make this short (but somehow still very busy) week a little easier. Over here, I've been making a few updates to my office while also gearing up for our fall cooking workshops. Lots happening behind the scenes, and I'm getting pretty excited to get back into the teaching kitchen! If you've been thinking about joining us for a workshop, now's a good time...
You’ve been meaning to get better at cooking… this is your sign.
Hey there Reader, There’s a version of you who opens the fridge at 5:30pm and already knows what’s for dinner. Your freezer has a few meals ready to go. Your fridge isn’t full of random ingredients you forgot about. And you’re not starting from zero every single night. You know… that version of you. 😅 The problem is, meal prep sounds a lot easier in theory than it feels in real life. First you have to figure out what to make. Then groceries. Then chopping. Then cooking. Then portioning...
Registration is OPEN for Fall Cooking Workshops 🎉
Hey Reader, Registration for my fall cooking workshops is officially OPEN! 🎉 This fall, we’re getting back in the kitchen for small-group, hands-on workshops designed to help you cook with more confidence, learn new skills, and make food you’re genuinely excited to eat. Whether you want to stock your freezer, learn a few from-scratch techniques, or finally figure out how to make plant-based meals you actually enjoy — there’s a workshop for you. ❄️ STOCK YOUR FREEZER Fibre-Packed Meals &...
The SYF menu is here 👀 + fall workshop registration opens today
Hey Reader, It’s time to reveal what we’ll be cooking on October 24th for my upcoming Stock Your Freezer: High-Fibre Meals & Snacks workshop! 🎉 Barley & Mixed Veggie Soup (8 servings) - a cozy meal packed with nutritious for cold days ahead Baked Chicken Taquitos (12 servings) - make them crispy or serve them "enchilada" style Loaded Sweet Potatoes (8 servings) - a family-friendly base that can be customized with everyone's favourite toppings Leak & Spinach Frittata (8 servings) - protein and...
🍳 Sizzle, Crunch, Scoop - No. 77
Hey there Reader, If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably seen the sneak peeks of our fall cooking workshops. 🍂👀 A quick reminder: registration opens October 3 at 11 AM. Mark your calendar, set a reminder, text your cooking buddy… you know the drill. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a little meal-prep support, I’ve got you. September’s Mocktails & Meal Prep is now available as a recording, so you can cook along whenever it fits your schedule. And this month’s menu was a good...
Before registration opens… one question 👀
Hey Reader, One thing I’ve learned from years of helping people eat healthier and cook more at home: the solution isn’t always more recipes. 👉🏼 Sometimes it’s having food already made in the freezer for the weeks when cooking just isn’t happening. 👉🏼 Sometimes it’s learning tips, tricks, and techniques that makes you more confident in the kitchen — and makes cooking feel like something you want to do, not something you should do. 👉🏼 And sometimes it’s figuring out how to cook an ingredient...
I help busy families conquer stressful mealtime and achieve their healthy eating goals by turning cooking at home fun and effortless. Whether you're a kitchen newbie or a seasoned pro, join me as I share practical cooking tips and healthy recipe ideas that will save you time, money and boost your confidence in the kitchen!