Welcome! I’m happy you’re here. You can call me Kate, one of many nicknames, or Kathryne, my full first name. Either way, I’m a self-taught cook from Oklahoma. I started this blog in 2010 and named it after my canine sidekick, Cookie. Now, I live in Kansas City with my husband and young daughter and work on this blog full-time. I love my job!
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You should know that I’m totally obsessed with food. I daydream about new recipes. I devour cookbooks (I even wrote my own). I read up on food policy and nutrition. I love photographing food and hope my photos inspire you to step into the kitchen to cook a delicious, healthy meal.
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Above all, I love eating food, especially while in the presence of good company. Good food in good company—does it get any better than that?
I believe that cooking should be fun and recipes, flexible. I choose not to cook meat, so all of the recipes on Cookie and Kate are vegetarian. I believe in eating whole foods, which are as close to their source as possible. I’m also an avid supporter of the occasional indulgence, and I laugh with friends over drinks as often as possible.
This blog is all about celebrating good food—real, sustainable food that delights the senses and nourishes the body.
About Cookie
Cookie is a jaunty spotted mutt who makes friends everywhere she goes. She is my eager four-legged assistant, my chief crumb catcher and the best companion a girl could ask for.
I adopted Cookie in the summer of 2009. She came with her name and nothing more. Whether she was named for being one smart cookie or for looking like cookies and cream, the name suits her well.
After five years of referring to Cookie as a “mystery mutt,” I finally caved and ordered a DNA test. My beloved, one-of-a-kind pup is half schipperke and half dachshund/Australian koolie mix.
Cookie left this world in 2023 after thirteen incredible years together. I miss her dearly, and this website will remain Cookie and Kate in honor of our time together.
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My cookbook, Love Real Food, can be purchased online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BAM!, Bookshop.org, and Indigo. Digital editions of the book are available for purchase and download at iBooks and Amazon Kindle. Look for the book in your local bookstore or Barnes & Noble. More book details here.
I use a Nikon Z6 with a Nikkor Z 50mm lens. Check out my food photography tips for more details. As of 2023, I’ve outsourced my photography to my wonderful video team so that I can spend more time with my family.
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What happened to the portobello and poblano fajita recipe? It was a go to for me and I noticed a 404 error when going to it. I googled and found this FB post referring to it:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=458707844209704
Hi Kevin! Please send an email to hello@cookieandkate.com.
Made this recipe as a diet food of sorts since it’s relatively low in sugar and total carbs. Anyway, he loved it. I think the secret ingredients to the perfect Pimento Cheese are the additions of garlic and onion powders. Very nice recipe!!
Hello Kate,
Just a note of appreciation for all of your recipes. My husband and I switched to plant based foods about four years ago. We have enjoyed so many delightful recipes from your website and cookbook. Every recipe we have tried does not disappoint. Thanks for all of your creations and keep up the delicious work.
Ruthie
I’m going to make this for holiday gifts! Should dried fruit be added before or after baking ? Thank you.
Hi Sandra? What recipe are you referring to? I want to make sure I give the right direction.
Hi Kate,
I have been a fan of yours/your recipes (& Cookie!) for quite a while, when searching for recipes online. But I wanted to let you know how much I’ve appreciated your Love Real Food cookbook!–I am striving to eat more vegetarian meals and your recipes have been a great way to get started. I can trust that the outcome is alway going to be good!
I’ve made many of the recipes, and have enjoyed them all. (I started to list my favorites, but realized every one is a favorite! One recipe I wished was in there, is your Baked Ziti with Roasted Vegetables–Oh my, it is sooo good!
Anyway, thanks for sharing your culinary gifts! (I was sorry to read that Cookie passed away last year. I’m sure you miss her, but hopefully have many fond memories to keep her alive in your heart.)
I’m so happy to hear, Rita! Thank you for your kind words.