CONNIE KAYE'S KITCHEN – Recipes and ramblings from Chiefs country

Connie Kaye

  • Pig Candy

    Those two little words got your attention, didn’t they?? Well if they didn’t, try BACON candy! I met Danielle (Diva Q) at the American Royal BBQ Contest last fall, and even sort of broke my way into the Traeger tent… Continue reading

    Pig Candy

  • A random recommendation and a good appetizer option for your NYE celebration

    I’m going to say that one of my best finds of 2019 was this: If you are rolling your eyes, I’m ignoring you 🙂 I had never used it, as a doubter, and crossed my fingers and tried it on… Continue reading

  • Football snacks!

    Anybody else glad it’s football 🏈 season besides me? My fantasy team isn’t going to win me millions but sure am glad to have #KSU back (and seriously kicking it, BTW) and the CHIEFS!! I grabbed some more hatch chiles… Continue reading

  • Chicken and Noodles

    Thank you Pastures and Plates for a great idea for snowy weekend cooking! Continue reading

  • Horseradish pickles anyone???

    ok, don’t run away immediately.  I gotta admit, these aren’t my complete faves, but the hubs likes them, and they’re similar to a deli here in town, famous for their pickles and chili. I personally like my Sweet and Spicy… Continue reading

  • Easy Pork Carnitas

    I made these recently for a Taco Tuesday party, and cannot tell you how delish, and easy they are.  I have not really experimented with carnitas, but will definitely do it again.  And, super affordable!  I found this recipe on… Continue reading

    Easy Pork Carnitas

  • Poor Mans Burnt Ends

    Burnt ends are amazing!  They’re normally made from the point of a beef brisket, smoked low-and-slow for hours and hours. However, you can get that tender juicy delicious beef bite using a much cheaper cut of meat, a chuck roast. … Continue reading

    Poor Mans Burnt Ends

  • Steak tacos….using pita or naan bread

    Easy Steak Tacos Continue reading

    Steak tacos….using pita or naan bread

  • A unique twist on tacos…..

    My friend Heather tried a different way of eating tacos last week – she made the shells out of cheese: She made cheese crisps not too long ago, so I think she wanted to expand her creativity.  Plus, she loves… Continue reading

    A unique twist on tacos…..

  • Beer can cauliflower????

    Yep folks, that what I said.  Not chicken.  I ran across this recipe and adapted it to fit what I thought we would like.   Gotta be honest though, not really sure on the purpose of the beer can except to… Continue reading

    Beer can cauliflower????