Karin Calloway Online Chef karin.calloway@comcast.net

Karin Calloway, our online chef, is a freelance writer, corporate chef and cooking instructor who lives in Augusta, Georgia. Karin is the food columnist for The Augusta Chronicle, writing a weekly column entitled "Cooking with Karin." Her specialty is developing flavorful menus which are still practical for busy families. As a wife and mother of two teenagers, Karin knows the demands of today’s hectic lifestyles and feels that meals can be healthy and satisfying without requiring hours in the kitchen. To find out what Karin has been cooking up lately and to get new ideas, helpful tips and advice, visit Karin’s Viking Kitchen. We hope you will check back periodically for new recipes from Karin. Karin develops and tests each recipe for this website and her blog using Viking products. She welcomes any questions, which you may send by emailing her at karin.calloway@comcast.net or by commenting on her blog.

	Butter Pecan Blondies Holiday baking need not be a chore. With the help of a cake mix and a bag of caramels, I’ve come up with a luscious holiday treat that can be whipped up in a snap. More.
	French Toast Casserole A delicious French Toast Casserole is a great way to begin a holiday morning, and this casserole comes together in a snap. More.
	Pina Colada Cheesecake Cheesecakes are great "entertaining" desserts because they must be prepared in advance and they feed a crowd. More.
	Ricotta Tart Combine a lemon-scented, slightly sweet and buttery crust with an airy ricotta filling and you’ve got one delicious dessert. More.
	Asian Meatball Soup Chicken noodle soup is winter comfort food, and this version takes an Asian turn with hints of lime, ginger, soy sauce and chile sauce. More.
	Zesty Roasted Breakfast Potatoes I love serving hash browns and home fries during weekend brunches with friends or family, but their last-minute preparation on top of the stove means extra work for me. More.
	Five-Way Artichoke Dip Summer is here, and with it comes a season of casual backyard get togethers. My husband and I often invite neighbors over for frozen drinks on the deck, or meet friends at the pool for hors d’oeuvres and an evening swim. More.
	Brown Sugar and Black Pepper Bacon If you love bacon, you know that it is almost impossible to make it any better than it is when you simply fry it up in a pan. But if you’re a fan of “salty/sweet” AND a bacon fan, then this dish is for you. More.
	Cinnamon-Streusel Scones It’s amazing how the smell of cinnamon will bring the family scurrying into the kitchen. I developed a way to entice them down to breakfast without the least bit of prodding with my recipe for Cinnamon-Streusel Scones. More.
	Perfect Potato Soup I call this recipe "perfect potato soup" because it’s perfectly delicious, perfectly simple to prepare and my perfectly picky children love it. More.
	Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars During "pumpkin season," I whip up a batch of these delicious Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars when pressed for time. More.
	Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango During a Thai cooking class at a local gourmet store I lamented about making restaurant-style Thai rice pudding at home. One of my students showed up the next week with her recipe for Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango and it was exactly what I was looking for. More.
	Curried Deviled Easter Eggs Deviled eggs are a perennial favorite at family gatherings, especially at Easter when hardboiled eggs abound. But unlike Grandma’s eggs, seasoned with yellow mustard and a bit of relish, these Curried Deviled Easter Eggs are packed with complex flavors. More.
	Tuscan Bean Soup Making hearty bean soups used to require hours in front of the stove. You’d simmer chicken bones for broth and cook dried beans for hours – all before you even began preparing the actual soup. With the help of canned products, soup gets a whole lot easier but doesn’t have to lose its homemade flavor. More.
	Scalloped Apples Apples are abundant during the fall, so I take advantage of them in cakes, pies and crisps. While I enjoy these desserts, apples also make a big appearance at breakfast. More.
	Pork Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce If you’re perusing a Thai restaurant menu, there will surely be a listing for pork or chicken satays among the appetizers. Americanized versions are often brushed with peanut sauce before grilling, but in more authentic versions the meat rests in a flavorful marinade before being grilled. More.
	Creamy Chicken and Spinach Lasagna This recipe doesn’t require much prep time, and is a change of pace from the traditional lasagna combination of noodles, cheeses and meat sauce. More.
	Carbonara Frittata Pasta Carbonara is one of my favorite dishes. Strands of pasta coated in a bacon and egg sauce with a hefty sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan is pure comfort food to me. More.
	Mussels Marinara The dish is so simple to prepare, especially if you have a good fish purveyor who carries impeccably clean mussels. More.
	Roasted Baby Potatoes with Mushrooms and Green Beans Roasted vegetables make wonderful, no-fuss side dishes. Here, vegetables that are usually roasted separately are roasted together with a hefty dose of shallot, garlic and fresh thyme. More.
	Roasted Autumn Vegetables The summer produce stands may close down for the fall, but the supermarket veggie bins abound with the gems of autumn. Root vegetables are favorites at my table. More.
	Spanish Bean Soup Friends often come to me for help in streamlining favorite recipes with exhaustive preparations, and this Spanish Bean Soup is the result of my short-cut savvy. More.
	Creamy Black Bean Dip Every time you make this quick and easy dip it will disappear quickly. The recipe is prepared using pantry and refrigerator staples and it is always a hit at summer get togethers. Add some chopped jalapeno peppers if you like things hot and spicy! More.
	Mushroom Risotto in Roasted Acorn Squash Bowls This special risotto is served in roasted acorn squash bowls for the perfect fall entrée that’s flavorful, colorful and beautifully presented. More.
	Frozen Mocha Mousse Pie This pie combination also is the base for the Frozen Peanut Butter Pie and the Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie recipes found on this site. More.
	Fragrant Thai-Inspired Coleslaw This slaw is delicious served atop the burgers, but is also delicious with simple grilled salmon or tuna steaks or with the addition of steamed shrimp or shredded chicken to be served as a light main course. More.
	Blistered Brussels Sprouts When I was growing up, I turned my nose up to Brussels sprouts. Little did I know that this strong smelling member of the cabbage family was a little gem when prepared properly. More.
	Gougeres Pate a Choux is a classic French preparation that’s used in everything from savory pastries to sweet éclairs. And, it is one of the simplest French pastries to master. More.
	Simple Sicilian Cod Some of the best Italian cooking is the simplest, and this Sicilian Cod is a great example of how simple ingredients can be combined for outstanding flavors. More.
	Orange Chiffon Cake with Citrus Curd While the appearance of this three-layered cake is somewhat rustic, with gooey Citrus Curd dripping out between the layers, the flavors are anything but rustic. More.
	Squash Bisque The flavor of squash seasoned with tarragon is a match made in heaven, and a combination I’d never dreamed of. I’ve taken the two and combined them in this luscious Squash Bisque. More.
	Kofta "Burgers" with Raita These Kofta “Burgers” are a simple version of a popular Indian skewered ground meat dish. Turning the mixture into burgers is an American twist, but using naan bread instead of buns and cooling things off with a classic cucumber Raita makes these fairly close to the classic. More.
	Roasted Hunan Eggplant I love eggplant. I honestly love it. I loved it even more a few years back when hubby and I spent a week in San Francisco. I’m sharing my version of Hunan Eggplant today. More.
	Boursin Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes are an all-purpose side dish, almost as American as apple pie! The recent revival of "diner" dining and trendy diner-style upscale restaurants has elevated this blue plate special side dish to new heights. More.
	Pumpkin Flan With its oozing caramel and sublime creaminess, flan is a special occasion dessert usually reserved for restaurant dining. However, it is surprisingly simple to prepare at home. This Pumpkin Flan will become a holiday favorite, and your family never has to know how easy it is to whip up. More.
	Baked Gnocchi with Cream and Fontina Gnocchi are soft, puffy Italian dumplings, which I like to call "little labors of love," since they can be a bit of work to prepare. For most home cooks, making gnocchi seems an arduous task, but with a little practice you can become an expert gnocchi maker. More.
	Steak and Wild Rice Salad Steak and Wild Rice Salad is a dish I came up with when I was seeking something to do with leftover flank steak and cooked long grain and wild rice. More.
	Easy Caramel Apple Cupcakes Caramel apples are an autumn favorite, and these quick and easy cupcakes take you straight back to your childhood with the flavors of your fall fair favorite. More.
	Mini Catfish Cakes with Peachy Tartar Sauce Crab cakes are celebrated in the South from Maryland to Florida , but good lump crabmeat can be very pricey. U.S. Farm-Raised catfish, on the other hand, is readily available and far less expensive, so I came up with these delicious Mini Catfish Cakes to highlight this domestic ingredient. More.
	Bananas Foster Bread Pudding What do you get when you cross two New Orleans dessert favorites? You get Bananas Foster Bread Pudding, a sweet, decadent dessert that is a real crowd pleaser. More.
	Chicken Marsala with Truffles and Brie Chicken Marsala is a popular dish at Italian restaurants, but this version takes a turn towards France with the addition of creamy Brie cheese. More.
	Shrimp and Orzo Salad Pasta salad is a picnic staple, but the classic combination of pasta and vegetables tossed in vinaigrette can get a little humdrum. Here’s a Greek-inspired version that packs a punch with crumbled feta cheese, fresh basil vinaigrette and smoky grilled shrimp. More.
	Spicy Southwestern Chicken Wings These Spicy Southwestern Chicken Wings are flavor-packed. While the list of ingredients is long, the steps are all simple and there are a few shortcuts which can be taken. More.
	Quick Tarragon Yeast Rolls There’s nothing like the smell of rolls in the oven. But with the kneading, rising and waiting involved, homemade yeast rolls are usually reserved for special occasions and holidays. More.
	Cucumber-Peanut Salad One of my favorite Thai appetizers is the fried curried fish balls called Thot-Mun. While they’re a bit of trouble for the home cook, the delicious cucumber salad that usually accompanies them is part of my enjoyment of the dish, and I often let it stand alone as a delicious salad course. More.
	Southwestern Succotash Succotash is an old-time side dish, and in its simplest form is just lima beans and corn simmered in a saucepan. But chefs all over the country are coming up with new versions that are packed with flavor. More.
	Cauliflower Curry Cauliflower is an often forgotten vegetable. But this snowy white member of the broccoli family is a favorite in Indian restaurants. The vegetable is often served in a mixed vegetable curry or in a dish called aloo gobi which is simply a curry of potatoes and cauliflower. More.
	Individual Almond Cakes with Caramelized Pears If you’re a fan of the flavor of almond you’re going to love these luscious little almond cakes topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with luscious caramelized pears. In fact, for lovers of the combination of almond and pears, this could be considered the “perfect” dessert. More.
	Angel Hair with Tomato Broth and Chicken Sausages Marinara, Bolognese, puttanesca, arrabbiata and "Sunday gravy" are all sauces for pasta that begin with tomatoes, but sometimes I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter. More.
	Stracciatelli (Italian Rag Soup) Chicken soup is often referred to as "Jewish penicillin," but at my house the cure-all usually comes with an Italian accent. Stracciatelli (also known as rag soup) is a family favorite, and it’s a snap to prepare with store-bought reduced-sodium chicken broth. More.
	Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake I was first introduced to pumpkin cheesecake while dining in Atlanta in the 1980s. A lover of both pumpkin pie and cheesecake, I was definitely hooked. More.
	Cinnamon Pecan Pull-Aparts During the holiday season, my Viking range gets a real workout. From pre-Christmas sweets, to a big family dinner, I put it through the test. More.
	Summer Frittata This Summer Frittata can be prepared with the rewards from your garden, or with a quick visit to the produce stand or supermarket More.
	Black Bean and Mango Quesadillas Quesadillas are a great answer to the “what’s for dinner” question. If you’ve got tortillas, you can stuff them with practically anything, grill ‘em up and call them quesadillas. More.
	Grilled Vegetable Gazpacho Gazpacho, a chilled vegetable soup that originated in Spain , has been a summertime treat at my house for years. Chunky with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper and onion, I like to keep a pitcher in the refrigerator for a cooling summer snack. More.
	Chickpea and Spinach Curry I cook several meatless meals for my family every week, and often I serve this flavorful version of Chickpea and Spinach Curry. More.
	Chocolate Peppermint Chews Baking cookies is my favorite holiday chore, but after a couple of hours spent measuring, mixing and rolling, my interest wanes a bit. To make my work easier, I came up with a cookie that is a cinch to whip up, looks festive and tastes great. More.
	Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin There are many methods employed to roast a whole beef tenderloin, and I believe I’ve tried every one of them. Some call for a very hot oven with a short cooking time, others call for a moderate oven with a longer cooking time, and my favorite method is low and slow. More.
	Corn Chile Cakes These small corn chile cakes are delicious served as finger food, with no utensils or plates required. More.
	Freezer Aisle Corn Chowder Before soup season comes to a halt, I wanted to share this delicious corn chowder. I developed the recipe to take advantage of frozen convenience products. More.
	White Chili White Chili is perfect ladled into bowls and topped with grated Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with some corn muffins or tortilla chips and a tossed salad for a hearty autumn meal. More.
	Sweet Potato Crumble Our Thanksgiving meal has always included a sweet potato casserole with a flavor closely resembling the pumpkin pies we enjoy for dessert. Serving two nearly identical dishes on the holiday table didn’t make sense, so I came up with a pared-down version that my family likes even better. More.
	Kim's Shoyu Wings Chicken wings are party favorites, and I discovered a new way to prepare them on a recent trip to the island of Oahu. More.
	Grilled Caesar Salad If you own a Viking outdoor grill you’ve probably grilled your share of steaks, chicken, burgers and baby back ribs. But did you know you could grill your salad, too? More.
	Prosecco Dessert Duo Prosecco is a nice, crisp sparkling wine from Italy that is most commonly known as an ingredient in bellini cocktails. More.
	Creamy Onion Soup The key to the flavor of this soup is taking your time when sautéing the onions. Nearly caramelized onions impart richness, which is heightened by the addition of heavy cream and two types of cheese. More.
	Cheddar and Mustard Seed Biscotti Biscotti are usually sweet, crunchy cookies perfect for dipping in a cup of coffee, but the concept translates into savory munchies that can be served on their own or spread with cream cheese and Easy Winter Tomato Jam. More.
	Chicken Curry The types of curry combinations in Indian cuisine are almost endless. However, there are some curries that appear fairly routinely on restaurant menus in the U.S. More.
	Food Processor Rosemary Focaccia Focaccia bread probably began as a way to turn pizza dough into something special, but now it has become popular on its own. Flavored with rosemary, this Food Processor Rosemary Focaccia is a delicious accompaniment to soups and salads, and it is a snap to prepare. More.
	Chile-Rubbed Tenderloin with Roasted Salsa Puree, Crumbled Feta and Avocado Relish This Chile-Rubbed Tenderloin with “Roasted Salsa” Puree, Crumbled Feta and Avocado Relish packs loads of Southwestern flavor and can be the feature of a sophisticated dinner party menu. More.
	Cheesy Baked Eggs Egg casseroles and stratas are a great way to get brunch on the table without standing over the stove flipping omelets or scrambling eggs, and this egg casserole is packed with four kinds of cheese. More.
	Spiced Basmati Rice Most curries from India are served with a starch – some puffy naan bread or aromatic basmati rice. Naan bread is fun to make at home, but the dough usually needs to be made three hours ahead, requiring a bit more forethought than weeknight family meals allow. More.
	Lemon-Pecan Tassies Dessert is often a quandary at parties in which heavy hors d’oeuvres are served, since opting for a classic dessert requires plates and forks or spoons. These Lemon-Pecan Tassies fill the bill. They’re pretty and not too sweet. More.
	Party Crab Spread Making a list and checking it twice may be Santa’s secret for a successful holiday season. But for me the secret is cream cheese. More.
	Beef and Boursin Sandwiches My recipe for Beef and Boursin Sandwiches takes advantage of deli meat and cheese while creating a memorable sandwich that’s worthy of the dinner hour. More.
	Biscuit Mini Muffins Can just four ingredients produce a recipe that’s delicious and extremely versatile? The answer is yes, if you have my recipe for Biscuit Mini Muffins. More.
	Chilled Soup Chartreuse If you’re tired of salads as your dinner party first course, think chilled soup. Since the soup must be made ahead in order to chill completely, it frees you up at dinner time to attend to other details and enjoy your guests. More.
	Mexican Chicken Salad Mexican Chicken Salad is a delicious main dish salad that’s perfect for summer dining. Crispy, hot chicken tops a cool salad of mixed greens, corn, black olives, tomatoes and green onions. More.
	Warm Asparagus Salad with Country Ham Vinaigrette My recipe for Warm Asparagus Salad takes your standard steamed asparagus to new heights as a first course with a warm Country Ham Vinaigrette. More.
	Herb-Stuffed Salmon Roulade This preparation brings new elegance to a large salmon fillet by butterflying it, spreading it with a citrus, herb and garlic paste and then forming a roulade. More.
	Chickpea Salad Bean salads are popular summer cookout fare, and this Spanish-inspired Chickpea Salad is an alternative to the usual tangy, sweet bean salad. More.
	Buttery Herbed Bread Ring There’s nothing like the smell of sizzling garlic to get the family into the kitchen, and there’s nothing quite as delicious as garlic bread. This Buttery Herbed Bread Ring offers the heady aroma of garlic bread, with almost no work. More.
	Baked Marinated Feta A block of salty feta and some crusty bread make an easy, impromptu appetizer. But marinate the feta in some good olive oil flavored with crushed red pepper, lemon, garlic and oregano then bake it in the oven and you have something truly delicious. More.
	Honey-Citrus Marinated Asparagus Fresh, in-season asparagus is one of my favorite signs of spring. And, the season’s best asparagus is, to me, much tastier than the asparagus available in the off season. More.
	Tropical Tempura Tidbits Japanese tempura is usually associated with crisp batter-coated vegetables, shrimp and chicken, but the concept is delicious when the items battered and fruit. More.
	Moroccan Carrot Salad The flavors of Moroccan cuisine often include the combination of sweet and savory, and a fine example of this complex balance is Moroccan Carrot Salad. More.
	Pear and Pine Nut Bread Right now the food world is infatuated with cheese. Today, cheese making is an art form, and artisanal cheeses are available at specialty food stores across the country. More.
	Hot Avocado Boats The tangy hot vinaigrette filling the center of a smooth, luscious avocado half is a combination that can’t be beaten. More.
	Oriental Noodles Few dishes can boast the versatility of being delicious hot, cold, or at room temperature. Ratatouille and potato-leek soup come to mind. But my favorite all-temperature side dish is Oriental Noodles. More.