^^Check out my new welcome mat! It’s from Bed, Bath and Beyond, and the dark navy looks SO sharp by our front door with a pot of yellow mums. It’s also a cool curly plastic material, so it isn’t shedding fibers all over the porch. Love it!
Smoothie for breakfast! If you follow me on Instagram, you’d know this one was filled with “goats, salad, and peanut butter!!!” I have no idea why Mazen called oats “goats” but it was soooo cute : )
Still on the eggs and toast train too. Woot woot!
I’m still loving these stuffed pitas for lunch! This one had tomato, leftover bacon, sprouts, pickle, mustard, and cheese inside, and I heated it all in the toaster oven. Served with a juicy red plum.
Check out this cool phone accessory! It’s called a Popsocket, and the company is owned by blog reader Nikki’s husband. It’s a sticky button that you put on your phone and you can accordion it out to help hold your phone, take selfies, wrap cords around, or act as a stand. When not in use it collapses back in. And the sticky will last through many stick-and-re-sticks, so you can move it around or take it off for occasions. I love the marble, and it comes in a bunch of cool designs!
I try to plan 2-3 dinners to cook each week and eat leftovers, wing it or go out the other nights. If I plan too many I tend to waste ingredients, so it’s always better for me to add a meal than subtract one. Cook Smarts is still my favorite meal planning tool. I made two killer dinners last week. Thai Tofu Curry with eggplant and mango was so good! I served it over nutty basmati rice.
And this Tilapia en Papillote with artichoke-spinach pesto is an old favorite : ) With leftover rice and BBQ green beans.
I have a special giveaway from Cook Smarts to share today! Who doesn’t love free groceries to get the cooking juices flowing!? And the new Cook Smarts seriously smart wall calendars are packed with useful information and cooking tidbits. Great gifts for anyone looking to spend more time in the kitchen.
To enter, sign up for a free trial here (if you’re already using it – perfect!) and then enter in the Rafflecopter below.
Giveaway offered by Cook Smarts
heather says
Love the new welcome mat! So cute and matches the theme of your house. Also that tofu curry looks so yummy!!
melissa says
I don’t know it all looks so good. It’s only 7am and I’m ready for dinner!
Emily S says
I wanna make the balsamic steak salad dish!
Kylee says
The Tom Kha Gai Soup looks so yummy and definitely not something I would normally make!
Nikki says
A fall favorite
Heather R says
Love the new rug, I have been looking for a new one. I will check out BBB this weekend. We only cook 2-3 meals a week also, plenty for the 3 of us. If we cook more we too waste food.
Courtenay says
I want to make the Tom Kha Gai Soup!!
Melissa says
The tofu curry looks and sounds great!
Taylor says
Totally agree! That and the slow cooker sweet potato chili!
Lindsay says
So excited to try some new meals
Rachel says
That tilapia looks so good I want to make that.
Heather says
Something with ripe persimmons as soon as they hit the market! Probably with loads of mixed greens + fresh seafood of some sort. Thanks, and cheers!
Elyssa says
I’ve used Cooksmarts for 2+ years and love it!
Beth L. says
Yum! That thai tofu curry looks delicious!! Wish I could get my husband to eat tofu 😉
Sara says
Tofu Curry looks great! I always wonder what to do with Tofu and it sits in my cupboard:-)
Shanna says
I would love to make the tilapia. I love fish but tend to shy away from making it at home.
Laura says
Yum all the recipes look so good on CookSmarts– I would like to try the Baked Chicken Parmesan!
Sarah says
I started using Cook Smarts when my son was born, and it has been a lifesaver in the afternoons! I still love the Portobello mushroom pizzas that were one of the first things I made!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Popsocket sounds really cool! I want that welcome mat!
Katie Lewis says
That smoothie description is too funny! I’ve been wanting to try cook smarts for years – such a great concept and your meals always look delicious.
Stace says
Love the welcome mat! And I can’t WAIT to try Cook Smarts! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Bridget says
Recentlyy had a baby and followed baby Kerf the whole time-now loving this blog. Would love to try cooksmarts as an easy way to plan meals when I had back to work!
Katie says
I want to make the baked chicken Parmesan!
Bethany says
Ahhh I’ve been eyeing a CookSmarts subscription for years and have wanted to try it! Plus, Whole Foods. My second home, ha. Love this giveaway. I’d love to make the spinach artichoke grilled cheese + frisée salad from CS that I’ve made in the past from their free trial plan. YUM.
Elizabeth says
I love your door mat.
Melissa M. says
I love Cook Smarts! I think I might make that tilapia tonight. So easy and tasty. Thanks!
Tracey says
I have been using Cook Smarts for almost 2 years, thanks to you! I love that I can dip in and out of it, because I only need a couple of recipes a week. But her recipes are incredible!
Sally says
Maple Dijon Panko Salmon – Yum! Sounds SO good!
India says
I’ve been considering trying CookSmarts – this is perfect. I’d love to try the tofu. Love the jam on toast.
Marina says
I already subscribe to Cook Smarts — love it! — but haven’t made that Thai Tofu Curry yet. On my list for next week!! 🙂
Ashley says
I could so use some meal planning help-I’m expecting my third in a few weeks and have lost all motivation to cook actual meals! The grilled red pepper and eggplant wraps look perfect.
Jane says
Would love to make that spinach artichoke pesto…yum!
Claire says
I would love to try Cook Smarts!
Naomi D. says
The tilapia looks so good!
Kelly E. says
This is a great service! Sometimes just sorting through all the recipes is half the battle in meal planning. I already love the looks of the Italian sausage and white bean soup as well as the baked risotto (never thought to bake risotto!). Thank you for the chance to win. 🙂
KathEats says
Totally agree! I like having someone tell me what to make : )
Denise says
I’ve found that planning 2 – 3 meals per week works well for me too. Plenty of lunch leftovers, and not a lot goes to waste. And less cooking! I enjoy it sometimes, but sometimes I’d rather not come home to that chore! And the tofu dish sounds delicious!
Emily says
Yum! It would be so helpful to win…having a baby any day now!
Margie says
I’m finally going to try CookSmart!
Margie says
don’t know which to try first-though getting my kids to eat things other than pasta and mac n cheese lately is a challenge.
Sonal says
I am a vegetarian. Will make that tofu eggplant curry. It looks delish.
Maryz says
The tilapia looks delicious!
Alyssa says
Would love to win and make the curry tofu!
Sarah says
I’ll take any meal planning help I can get!
Hillary says
I wanna make all the veggie currys!
Melanie says
It’s not cool enough here in NYC yet but I’ve been in the mood for soups lately (come on Fall!!!). That white bean sausage and miso ramen look so good!
Allison says
I am not sure what I am going to make.
Stephanie O. says
The chicken miso ramen looks delish!
Meghan says
That thai tofu curry looks great! I love all those ingredients, I’ll have to try it!
heather from nc says
The shrimp fajita salad looks really yummy!
Stacey says
that tofu dish looks delicious!!! I must try it.
Ann P-L says
I want to make the tofu curry with eggplant and mango! I’ve been looking for a new eggplant recipe.
Amanda says
I want to make the marinated steak!!!!!!!!!!!
Amelia says
tofu and mango looks so yummy ! I would make a salad w. the seasons veg – like a mix of beets – and maybe some goat cheese 😀
Crissy says
What a neat little gadget that popsocket is!
Alyssa G. says
With the weather starting to cool down (yay!) I’m in the mood for soups or chili.
Claire says
I wanna make the pizza stuffed zucchini!
Jeanine M. says
Excited to try Cook Smarts!
Candy says
Cute doormat.
Kori says
I’ve never tried Cook Smarts, but my mentor at work told me about it several months ago. 🙂 Lovely giveaway!
Shannon Sawyer says
I am looking forward to trying the Oven Baked Risotto with Roasted Mushrooms! YUM!
Tara says
Super excited to try out CookSmarts!
Amanda says
What a cool phone accessory! I’ve never seen anything like it before. You are so creative with tofu–it’s very inspiring!
Ali says
The chicken miso ramen looks yummy
Kayley says
I signed up for the trial! The POACHED EGGS WITH CREAMY SPINACH recipe from July looks delicious.
JennieM says
This sounds like a great weekday stress relief – even the kids can get things started.
Carla Reyes says
Any new fall dish.. I’m totally lacking inspiration this year!
Amanda F says
Always looking for ways to simplify everything. I would love to make the curry! Growing up in a super traditional american cooking household, I haven’t had much guidance in cooking international dishes. It’s something that i’ve been working on.
Alana says
That curry with eggplant and mango looks delish! Although I think I would sub chicken for the tofu. I love that CookSmarts would allow you to do that – they give you the idea and a plan, but you get final pick of the ingredients!
Molly says
Tofu curry looks awesome. Maybe it will give my meat eating husband a reason to like tofu!
Molly says
Me again! Is that a new tofu curry recipe from cook smarts? I use the service, but have never seen the curry with mango..? On the sweet potato one. I only ask because my husband is not the biggest sp fan (I know, the horror!) thanks so much!!
KathEats says
it was an older recipe actually. I searched for something with eggplant!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Anything other than plain grilled chicken or salmon with plain roasted veggies! That’s about all I can do!
Susie says
Did you get a new ring? Gorgeous! Looks just like you got engaged to a British Prince!
KathEats says
Haha! It was my grandmother’s and I’ve had it for many years. I now realize the left hand was probably not the best choice for placement 😉
judith says
the fish sounds amazing
Ashley says
That tilapia looks great!
Erica says
I don’t love fish, but that tilapia looks great!
Courtney says
For sure I want to try the spinach artichoke grilled cheese. Sounds sooo good!
melissa says
Any new veggie dish!
Rebecca says
I want to make the tofu curry! Looks amazing!
danielle says
Neat giveaway!
Cara says
A curry! That looks delicious!
Leah H. says
The tilapia and green bean dinner looks fantastic!
Becca H says
CHICKEN MISO RAMEN
Jennifer says
I’ve been using Mealime for meal planning but look forward to trying Cook Smarts.
Sara S says
I need fast easy dishes that my kids will eat as well as my husband…Cook Smarts would definitely give lots of ideas!
Kristin v says
The tofu curry sounds delicious!
Stacie says
Whatever vegetarian idea Cook Smarts will send me. I need some creative help in the food department!
Thanks to you, Whole Foods and Cook Smarts for the giveaway 🙂
Christabel says
Cool. I was looking for a new meal planning tool!
Katelyn Norton says
I hope this giveaway is open to Canadian residents too?? We like Whole Foods and easy meals TOO! 🙂 I want to make that tofu curry… holy yum! I’ve also seen you make some yummy chicken dishes that I would love to make!
Alisha says
That curry dish! I love curry and any excuse to find a yummy tofu recipe is a winner.
April says
I want to make all of it! I just LOVE food. 🙂
Lynn says
A really creative lasagna sounds awesome.
Lauren says
I want to make the marinated steak salad!
Katie says
Curry with eggplant looks delish!
Heather says
I must make the Chicken Curry! That looks so yummy!
Audra D says
The shrimp fajita salad looks delicious!
Laura Roth says
The Thai Tofu Curry looks amazing! I want to make that!
Jac says
Would love to try Cook Smarts – I have been looking for a new service to try! I love your mat too!
Laura T. says
Adobe spiced chicken kabobs sound delish!
Angie says
Love, love CookSmarts! We’ve been subscribing for a couple years now – and love it!!
natasha says
Portabello mushroom pizzas…sound perfect!
paige says
the tilapia looks great!
Sage says
Any thai dish with rice!
Hannah says
I want to make the thai curry you pictured
Katie says
I’ve read your blog for a long time now and have heard you talk about Cook Smarts a lot but never checked them out. Now I’m kicking myself for not looking sooner! All of the meals look delicious, but I think I hear that spinach and artichoke grilled cheese calling my name….
Christie says
I am a teacher and Cook Smarts would totally help me out during the school year!
Mary says
I would love to try CookSmarts! Everything you’ve made from them looks delicious and easy. I think your “plan 3 meals a week” strategy is smart – I also end up buying things I don’t need if I try to cook an entire meal every night (and, as much as I love to cook, sometimes there just isn’t time/energy).
Sarah says
The tofu curry sounds amazing!
Amanda says
The Tofu Curry!!
Morgan Kennedy says
I would try to make something I have never had before!
Alice says
I’ve been following your blog for seven years. Many changes. I hope I win.
Kelsey says
That tofu curry looks amazing – I don’t cook with eggplant enough! I think the pizza zucchini sounds fun too!
Maggie says
Slow cooker sweet potato chili looks good!
Kaitlyn says
i want to make the tilapia with olive gremolata and mustard potatoes and green beans!
Sandra says
Sorry if this has been asked/said before but there are too many comments to read!
Just wanted to say I love the ring you are wearing in the photo with the phone accessory.
Would it be an old ruby and diamond one of your Grandmothers?
It is absolutely gorgeous, hope it is an heirloom from your much loved Grandmother.
KathEats says
Yes it is!
Samantha says
Some yummy soups for the fall.
Carol B says
Steak salad
Brenda says
The eggs and toast with jam look delish! CookSmarts….I really need to seriously look into this…I am in such a rut 🙁
Brenda says
Oh my gosh I just read that I won this give away! This is so cool…you have no idea how excited I am about trying CookSmnarts! Thank you 🙂
KathEats says
Yay!!
KathEats says
PS. I emailed you with details!
Jenn says
Anything with fish is on the radar at our house.
Elizabeth says
The spinach and Artichoke grilled cheese sounds super yummy.
Kristin says
Thanks for the giveaway! I love anything curry!
Beth says
what is your method to cooing your eggs
Beth says
please help. Mine turn out like rubber and stick to the grill so I lose some of it.
Ashley R says
We’re on an overnight oats kick, using apple sauce instead of bananas and adding fresh apples! Happy fall!
Jill says
I want to make the oven baked risotto with roasted mushrooms.
Claire says
Thanks for the awesome giveaway. I’m definitely in need of some meal planning guidance. Right now my husband and I just wing it every night which makes for a lot of wasted time prepping and running to the store for one or two things. Cook smarts looks awesome!
Casey the College Celiac says
I’m lovin’ chickpeas lately, so I’d love to do something with them!
Caroline says
That Thai Tofu Curry looks so good! I love curry flavors.
Kristin says
The sweet potato chili sounds amazing!!!
Alissa says
Any of them look good to me!
Sarah T says
Would love to try, the tofu curry looks great
Mona says
Thanks for doing the giveaway Kath! All of the recipes you post for Cooksmarts always look fabulous and I’d love to try them out.
Deena says
Those Cook Smarts meals look delicious!
suzie says
I love a good curry
Kim Henrichs says
Thai Tofu Curry looks so perfect right now.
Cathy says
I have been wanting to try Cooksmart.
Tonya says
TO-FU CURRRAAAY!
Lindsey says
I seriously love that Welcome Mat! I would like to join Cook Smarts so i can learn to cook my seafood which would be a greaet addition to my healthy diet. Thank you for the chance to win!
Elle says
I want to make a creative fish dish.
Jill says
The shrimp fajita salad looks good! I’ve wanted to try Cook Smarts for a while.
Katie Moran says
I want to make the shrimp peanut pasta! looks amazing!
Sarah says
Love Cook Smarts!!
JC says
The thai tofu looks great.
Leah Finn says
I want to try cooksmarts to shake up my menu – with 10 & 3 year old girls I tend to always use my “go-to’s”. Even though they are healthy meals it would be fun to get out of our routine!! :0)
Amy says
OMG! This would be a great 35th birthday present. I am trying to be more organized with meal planning. Fingers crossed
Ashley R says
Excited to start using all the fall produce for recipes! Soups and stew season is coming!
Stacy W says
Do you buy your eggs locally or get them from Whole Foods?
KathEats says
I buy Shenandoah Valley pastured eggs…at Whole Foods.
Cait says
Love the new welcome mat! Perfect with your beachy theme!
Susan says
Nice contest and it would be great to get organized – thanks so much for the chance to win!
Cheryl B says
The balsamic steak salad sounds delicious!
Katie B says
I’m always looking for new fish recipes!
Elizabeth says
I’m fixin to make West African peanut sauce this weekend. A staple from when I was in the Peace Corps.
Jasmine says
How fun! I just bought a popsocket. Love the idea!