Kittencal's Top 60 Recipes
Users are what make Food.com so great, and there's no home cook quite like Kittencal. Known by the community as a purveyor of nothing but the finest recipes, this is a collection of their top-rated dishes.
Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs
"These really are amazing! I come from a large Italian family and it's frowned upon to use anything other than the 'old family recipe,' which, frankly, wasn't very good! So everyone I've made these for was skeptical at first, but they were instant converts after dinner was served!"
-snoelle1
Cheddar-Garlic Chicken Breasts
"My 10-year-old said it was 'beast.' I cooked it both ways, on a baking dish and on a wire rack. Liked it much better on the rack to crisp it up a bit, but not too crispy... just right."
-Chef BBB
Chocolate Frosting
"Made this today and while it does not make enough to frost and fill a layer cake, it did make enough to generously frost a 13x9 cake. One thing to be sure to do is to whip it on the highest speed your mixer has for five minutes. This will make it light and airy!"
-Grandma Deb
Five-Minute Cinnamon Flop Cake
"You see, when Kitten's giving instructions I listen VERY carefully and seriously—who wouldn't when the results are this great and consistent every time? I followed the recipe to a T and could not believe what a darned good cake I'd just baked."
-mulan400
Ranch-Parmesan Chicken
"Used panko bread crumbs and it was so crunchy and perfect. Served with potatoes and peas. Perfect weeknight meal!"
-Jonathan Melendez
Buttery Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Icing
"I too was set to try a different recipe when I came across this one. This dough is fabulous to work with. The flavor is buttery without being too rich or sweet—the perfect foil for the icing. Mine actually baked up perfectly with a little crunch on the outside while the inside was softer."
-Kimberly Keller
Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
"Kitten, you have done it again! This recipe was enjoyed by all at our house. I made as written with the exception of baking without the sauce. Instead, I made the sauce and poured a bit over rolls before they were served. I also think that these would be great cold for a picnic, or for back-to-school lunches."
-Griffin_1012
Famous Greek Salad
"My family all loves this, and it's often requested at parties. Like others, I leave all the veggies in the dressing for a couple of hours. The leftovers are even better the next day."
-Amethyst42
Blasted Rapid-Roast Whole Chicken
"I can't believe I've been making this recipe since 2009 in the days of Recipezaar. I quickly learned that Kittencal was a master at her craft and I've been a follower ever since. This is how I've roasted my chicken for ten years now and I have no reason to do anything any different for the rest of my years."
-JessFontenot
Lemon-Glazed Chicken Scaloppine
"Fantastic! Made this chicken last night for seven of my family and friends, and it was a huge hit! Everyone called today still raving and asking the recipe."
-Penbar1
Extreme Chocolate Brownies
"These are the best brownies I have ever had in my life. They were moist and so fudgy… everyone loved them."
-mothergoose 5
Famous Coleslaw
"I've been making this recipe for several years. It's bookmarked and has been printed more times than I can remember. I've brought it to potlucks, camping trips, overnight music festivals, holiday meals and probably more places and events I can't even think of."
-Larry S.
Famous Caesar Salad
"I'm not going to lie, I was terrified of the anchovies. But I worked through it and I'm very glad that I did. This dressing had a great authentic taste and was very creamy and tasted wonderful."
-smltheppl
No-Fail Make-Anytime Turkey Gravy
"Well, you sure surprised me! I cooked a turkey with absolutely nothing on it, no salt, pepper, no onions, nothing, just threw it in. I made this gravy out of the juice. I added just a tad of salt, since I knew it would have absolutely no taste at all. Wrong! It didn't need the salt at all and it was very good. I will definitely make this many more times."
-mamamain
Taco Seasoning Mix
"I love it. I used a single helping for two pounds of meat and found it to be plenty. We will definitely be eating this again."
-Laura W.
Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs
"I felt silly using a recipe for scrambled eggs, but these are really so much better than my usual of throwing together some eggs and milk. I will use this recipe from now on!"
-Chef AngieW
Perfect Prime Rib Roast Beef
"A great and simple way to make roast beef. This made a delicious Sunday roast last week! It didn't take too long and was incredibly easy to make. A definite winner!"
-anniesnomsblog
Chicken Balls with Sweet & Sour Sauce
"This recipe was fantastic, the batter and sauce can be made ahead. Takes no time at all. The sauce is the closest I think we've had to restaurant style, very impressive."
-rustyjava
White Bread for Bread Machine
"Another masterpiece from the master chef. Made exactly as directed and turned out exactly as expected. Beautiful and delicious! Thanks, Kitten, for another great one."
-Messy44
Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce
"Good, simple, fast. What's not to like? Have now used it in a number of applications. Why would anyone buy caramel sauce when they can make it fresh and hot in minutes? Another keeper!"
-MNGoldenBear
Spinach & Four-Cheese Manicotti
"So rich, creamy and delicious. I made the filling three days prior to using. On the morning of the day I was serving, I cooked the manicotti just until they were flexible, then piped the filling into the manicotti using a zip-lock bag; that made them easier to fill. They turned out just perfect, really flavorful."
-Lucky in Bayview
Greek Moussaka
"Another great Greek recipe from Kittencal! I impressed the in-laws with this dish. It was delicious as written, but I think I will try adding the tsp of cinnamon next time."
-noway
Bakery Buttercream Frosting
"Once again you remind me why I always look for your name when I search out a recipe. Kittencal has actually become synonymous with awesome in our house; in fact, when my nine-year-old raved about how yummy this frosting is, I said 'It's a Kittencal,' to which he responded with a shrug, 'That explains it.'"
-Pawsfurthought
Parmesan Garlic Bread
"Made mine as garlic toast using a loaf of Italian bread from the bakery. The garlic butter spread is delicious!"
-nmj17
Easy Tuna or Chicken Noodle Casserole
"This is the classic tuna noodle casserole that I grew up eating. I loved all of the add ins, like the pimientos, because they added a lot of great flavors."
-jnpj7468
Onion Latkes
"These were very good. I didn't have any green onion, so I didn't put that in. As I was making it, I realized that I was pretty much making onion rings, except the onions were chopped up and not in rings. I will never make onion rings again, 'cause these were much easier and faster."
-BrandiNDJ
Best Deviled Eggs
"I made this and it was a hit! I used a little more mayo, only because I was afraid I wouldn't have enough to fill the eggs. I didn't really need it so I'll stick to the recipe's amount of mayo. Kittencal's recipes are always a hit."
-bpixley
Spinach & Parmesan Rice Bake
"This is ah-may-zing!! Sooo deeelicious. Even my picky kids (who HATE anything green and remotely healthy) loved this. I used cheddar cheese this time, but can't wait to try it with feta. Great comfort food, and would even be great to take to a party or get-together!"
-cieradanielle
Juicy Hamburgers
"I used to despise homemade hamburgers. Not anymore. I knew I could count on this recipe to change my mind. My husband said they were of restaurant quality. Topped them with pepper jack cheese and the usual toppings. So good! I will always come back to this recipe when looking to make perfect burgers."
-Meggy Boo
Beefy Scalloped Potato Casserole
"I am relatively new to Food.com, but I know that if Kittencal's name is in the recipe, it's a must try! I made this tonight for dinner and my husband loved it! I'll definitely be making it again."
-JYMINI
No-Bake Rice Krispies & Peanut Butter Granola Bars
"Simply perfect! My kids went nuts over these. I did use prunes and dried apricots instead of raisins. So delicious!"
-Sarah Smile
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
"I've been making a similar version of tuna salad for 50 years or so, but always like to try new things. The addition of fresh lemon, squeezing out the excess moisture from the tuna and letting it sit overnight were the three aspects that made all the difference in the world from ordinary to outstanding."
-gold.klas
Baked Potato Salad Casserole
"This was the first thing I ever cooked and it turned out really well! The taste was awesome, the cheddar cheese and green onions really went nicely with the potatoes. Thanks for a great recipe even a true beginner can do!"
-dgunn
Thick & Rich Creamy Tomato Soup
"This is so wonderful. Anyone who thought tomato soup was the stuff that came from a can was so wrong. All of my family, some who swore that they hated it because of the canned variety, now know that they love tomato soup."
-Hinsan
Sweet & Spicy Sweet Potato Bake
"Followed the recipe exactly for our Thanksgiving sweet potato dish and it was a hit! Even hardcore anti-sweet potato people were gobbling these up!"
-JonAndErika
Ranch Macaroni Salad
"This is the perfect summer side dish! We made cheeseburgers with a side of strawberries and this delicious pasta salad. Enjoyed by all! I know what I'll be taking to the next potluck or family gathering I'm invited to."
-bishoprochelle
Balsamic Vinaigrette
"I was looking for a vinaigrette with some substance to serve over a dinner of quinoa, roasted acorn squash, other roasted veggies and feta. This was perfect. I was afraid it might be too sweet, but it wasn't. I liked that the honey thickened it up a little."
-ala-kat
Perfect Easy-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs
"I have tried countless methods of hard-boiling eggs, but have always ended up with over- or under-cooked eggs and a horrible time peeling them. Not only were these eggs cooked perfectly, but they were so easy to peel! I'll never try another method... This is it!"
-Kynd
Chinese Fried Rice with Egg
"We love the versatility of this recipe! I have used this as both a side and a main dish, depending on what I have on hand to add. My favorite is peas and baby shrimp."
-noway
Salisbury Steak
"I made this for my family and they loved it. We served mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits with this. What a comforting meal. I really like how the loaves held up nice an firm. The gravy that goes with this is rich and flavorful."
-mommyoffour
Easy Oven Baked Beans & Pork Chops
"Great flavor ! The chops were moist and tender. I loved the flavor it gave them; they couldn't have been simpler. I did make it in the Crock Pot!"
-Baby Chevelle
Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake
"I had some bananas that were ripening on the counter and didn't want to make just a simple banana bread and so I tried this cake and it was delicious! Moist and so easy to make. Finished off with a bit of powdered sugar, yum!"
-Jonathan Melendez
Caramel Apples
"This is a great caramel recipe. I've made it for years. READ the directions and make AS WRITTEN."
-GreyhoundX3
Boston Market-Style Creamed Spinach
"This was a fast, simple, pretty side dish. The sauce seemed too thick at first, but when the spinach was added, it thinned slightly and was the perfect consistency. I will make this again soon!"
-Marmish
Tuna Melt Sandwich
"I've made this recipe so many times the paper I printed it on is wearing out! We love this sandwich! Whether you've cooked for 20 years or 20 days, this easy recipe will leave you with a smile on your face! Quick and easy to put together, and absolutely delicious!"
-kittycatmom
Blue Cheese Broccoli Casserole
"How do you improve upon perfection? You can't! All I can do is offer a tip to getting there more easily For the Ritz cracker crumbs, 1-1/2 cups of crumbs is exactly one tube of Ritz crackers. Just squeeze the package with your hands and voila—instant crumbs. Excellent dish!"
-Debbie Loves to Cook
Sausage Sawmill Gravy with Biscuits
"On a recent trip to the US I had biscuits and gravy one morning at breakfast... sold! There was a part of me that was feeling a guilty, but that part was completely run over by the part that was just loving it! The recipe not only matched but surpassed memory."
-FEPO
Taco Salad for a Crowd
"This salad was gone in minutes! I have really only made taco salad with a salsa dressing, so the french dressing was a nice change, we really liked the flavor combos!"
-frostingnfettuccine
Caramelized Onions
"These onions turned out great! I made them for chicken patty melts tonight and my whole family loved them. They were so easy and good."
-Chris from Kansas
Fried Chicken Breasts
"This was so good! I served it to dinner guests on Saturday along with mashed potatoes, green beans, yeast rolls and apple pie. I got so many compliments on how juicy and tender the chicken was and how great it tasted!"
-SarahBeth
Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole
"Oh, so very, very good! EXACTLY what I was looking for. I love turkey tetrazzini, but have never made it myself. This is it! This is what I wanted, exactly!"
-Areesa73
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom & Onion Gravy
"I make this all the time for my family. It’s a favorite with no leftovers. I don’t cook it on the stove but in the Crock Pot after I brown the burgers. Six hours later and it’s done."
-Lisa R T.
Juicy Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast
"I tried this over Thanksgiving using two fresh turkey breasts. It was so tender and moist that I will never cook it any other way."
-loux2275
Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry
"Delicious. Loved the flavor of the hoisin and oyster sauce combined with the sesame oil and chili flakes! I used broccoli, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and cauliflower. Such a nice flavor profile and break from our usual stir-fry."
-Brenda Z.
Low-Fat Banana-Blueberry Muffins
"What a great breakfast treat. These were a breeze to make and freeze well. The only thing I might change next time is to add more blueberries, I thought the bananas overpowered them at times."
-noway
Best Beer Margaritas
"Very good, I thought it was better than a lot of the overly sweet margaritas at restaurants. We used Corona too which was a nice touch!"
-Chef Jenny 4
No-Bake Oreo Refrigerator Cake
"This dish is the best dessert in the world, supreme ruler of the dessert universe, and totally rad."
-Frankenchef
Tortellini Caesar Salad
"This salad was really good and easy to throw together. I served it with some trout we caught and it was perfect."
-sweetcakes
Roasted Garlic Potatoes & Baby Carrots
"Went perfect with my pot roast and gravy tonight. I did add onions to the dish. Maybe next time some red peppers too!"
-mini_1
Roasted Beef Ribs
"Loved, loved, loved this. I made this last night with scalloped potatoes and a veggie. We really liked this and were licking our fingers to get all that lovely sauce."
-mommyoffour