Welcome to Family Food on the Table!
I’m Kathryn Doherty, the recipe creator, writer and photographer behind Family Food on the Table.
Here you’ll find lots of easy, healthy recipes to make cooking at home possible, even on the busiest of days.
Fresh, wholesome and oh so tasty – you’ll be inspired to get in the kitchen more and make some delicious dishes.
Whether it’s day-to-day breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas, or homemade baby food, kid snacks and fun treats, I’ve got you covered. Even if you’re a beginner cook.
From scratch food doesn’t have to be hard or intimidating or time-consuming. I have lots of great recipes and resources to help you stick to healthy, real foods in a real world way.
From easy chicken dinners to healthy salads to make-ahead breakfasts for busy mornings, you’re going to find some new favorite recipes here. And ones that’ll fit into your hectic life too!
It’s all about making it happen. And you can do this.
So, about me. I’m Kathryn, a former health and nutrition editor, mother of two kids, and devoted food and health nut. We live in Charlotte, N.C., and I am always in my kitchen fixing something. Or doing dishes. So many dishes…
I have a serious love of veggies, spicy food and apples. We eat oatmeal by the boat load and I use pumpkin year round. I’ve always got wine and bourbon on hand. Always.
And I’m so excited to share that I have a cookbook! It’s called Healthy, Quick and Easy Baby Food and it’s got absolutely everything you need to make homemade baby food, plus tons of toddler and little kid recipes that are yummy for the whole family. It also makes a great gift!
I’d love to hear from you with questions, ideas, requests or feedback!
You can contact me at kathryn at familyfoodonthetable.com or connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.
Also, you can sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a recipe. I’ll send you a free e-cookbook with 10 healthy weeknight dinner recipes as a thank you!
Happy home cooking!
XO,
Kathryn
Psst… If you are interested in working with me, I’d love to hear from you too! Please email me at kathryn at familyfoodonthetable.com. I have a media kit available upon request.
You want to know more about me? Well, okay!
More behind-the-scenes tidbits about Kathryn:
- I like bourbon and the color purple. A lot. 🥃💜
- I’m a hugger. Give me a hug over a handshake any day.
- I have two chocolate labs, one very old and one very young. They are so sweet and fun! Here’s Dixie at the beach (a few years ago) and our new pup Sadie on her first birthday.
- I went to college at Northwestern University (near Chicago) and majored in journalism.
- I’m a big nerd. My dream job? Full-time student. Instead, I worked for more than 15 years as a health and nutrition editor so I could read news all day long. I left to focus full-time on this site and on bringing you more deliciousness. And on the side, I sometimes take Coursera classes on health, nutrition and science. They even have quizzes and grades! 🤓
- I love books (goes with the nerdom). I love flipping through books, I love browsing for books, I love just looking at books. And of course, cookbooks! I especially like old community cookbooks.
- Long walks are my jam. Really long. Mostly this takes place on my treadmill in the form of daily exercise, but beaches are even better when I can get there. I’ve also done the 2-day Avon 39.3 mile walk for breast cancer twice and loved every step. 💖
Barbara Harvey says
came across your Super Simple Spinach salad & now it’s my “go to” salad– dressing is wonderful. Thanks so much.
Kathryn says
Thank you, Barbara! I’m so happy to hear you love it, too. It definitely makes a regular appearance at our house. 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!
Anna Doherty says
Hi Kathryn!
My name is Anna Doherty. I am a writer for Elon University’s chapter of Spoon University. I am writing an article about tasty ways to enjoy sweet potatoes this fall and was hoping to include your recipe for sweet potato toast! I would like to include a link to your article and a photo. I will credit you. Is that okay? Let me know as soon as you can! Thanks!
Best,
Anna
Kathryn says
Hi Anna! One of my best friends from high school went to Elon! Yes, you are welcome to use a photo and a teaser with a link back to my site, as long as you don’t provide the full recipe and instructions on your site. Thanks so much for including me! Have a great (almost) weekend!
Judith Dunn says
Hi Kathryn! I just now discovered your website! Excellent! You are one funny lady! anyway, I found your recipe for Chicken Fajita Casserole, which I will be trying within a week or so, after I make a Chicken Fajita Soup. I’ve been into the fajita thing lately, go figure! I feel lucky to have also discovered your healthy Chicken Pot Pie recipe -the store bought ones are so loaded with sodium!
Anyway, I love the color purple, too. A neighbor’s daughter started calling me Barney! How rude! Purple lovers unite!
Is it possible to obtain the nutritional value of your recipes?
Thanks a bunch! God bless!
Eliza says
Dear Kathryn wanted cook Smg fast easy and healthy , went to google and found u! Great I am soooooooo happy checked ur dishes and they are amazing will be trying all what fits me 🙂 today I made chicken cubes in soy sauce, honey and red pepper flakes ! Soooooooo yummy 🙂
Thank u sooooooooo much 🙂
Kathryn says
I’m so happy you found me and are enjoying the recipes Eliza! Thanks for sharing!
Kirby Logan says
If I can have Thanksgiving dinner at Cracker Barrell every Thursday, there should be no reason why I can’t have your Blackeyed Peas Casserole occasionally, instead of waiting every new years day, right? It’s on my bucket list of meals to try!
Kathryn says
Absolutely Kirby! I definitely make it year-round because those flavors together are just so crave-worthy!
Megan says
I pulled up your site to forward your breakfast oatmeal squares recipe to a friend (I swear by those things to make the school week possible and have shared them with so many people) and realized you’re from Charlotte – ME TOO! I originally found your recipe on Yummly and had no idea! Now I’ll come back for more just because local recipes seem extra fun! Thanks! 🙂
Kathryn says
Oh that’s so cool Megan! I grew up in Charlotte and after going away for college and then living in D.C. for a while, I moved back and am so happy to be home 😊 Also, thanks so much for sharing my recipes – so appreciated! XO
Carol says
I recently found your site while looking for easy recipes I can make while I’m recovering from a car accident that has left me without the use of my right leg (temporarily). I just noticed you’re in Charlotte which is pretty cool. I moved to Charlotte in 2015. I look forward to trying some of your recipes!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
I’m Yvonne @ StoneGable (stonegableblog.com). Each week I find the best recipes on Pinterest to create my reader’s favorite, ON THE MENU.
You can see a sample of On The Menu here: http://www.stonegableblog.com/on-the-menu-201/
I love your CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN ( https://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/creamy-chipotle-chicken/) and would like permission to use one image from that recipe.
I will give you credit by linking the image back to your post and linking the name of the recipe back to your recipe too.
Also if you would like to be on my “favorite foodie blog” list and let me use other recipes on your blog credited as stated above can you let me know that too. That way I can peruse you blog and pick out recipes I’d like to make and your recipes would appear from time to time ON THE MENU.
Let me know as soon as you can so I can start featuring you!
Thanks so much,
Yvonne
Kathryn says
Hi Yvonne! Thanks so much for asking and yes, I’d be happy to be featured on your menu! You are welcome to use a photo with the linking that you described. And yes, you can put me on your approved bloggers list and feel free to choose any other recipes to feature in the future. I’m also happy to help share the post if you’ll send me a link when it’s live. Have a great day!
Terri says
Found you a few days ago, and I just signed up for your newsletter..I LOVE your recipes!
Kathryn says
Aww, thanks so much Terri!
amy sharon says
Kathryn, made your healthy chocolate pancakes. They were just what the doctor ordered. I mean, I have been looking for a wonderful cake, orange pastry, or something to snack on the last weeks.
I often am out of one or two ingredients or am too tired to bake anything. So, I have long awaited this night!
I used white flour, only because I did not have whole wheat on hand. I used coconut nectar because I didn’t have any natural maple or ginger syrup in the house as well. The consistency of the coconut nectar was like syrup and sweet and was sweet too. Anyway, it worked.
Thank you for giving me a wonderful treat to make for myself, Kathryn. 🙂
p.s. I have been wanting to make orange rolls, ya know, like the refrigerator kind. I don’t want all the artificial things the makers put in them, so I never buy and go without. Do you have a recipe? I did not look already, if you do.
Kathryn says
I’m so happy to hear you liked the pancakes Amy! They are one of my favorites for a fun morning treat! That’s good to know about those substitutions too – thanks for sharing. I do not have a recipe for orange rolls but man, that sure sounds good!
amy sharon says
Thank u, kathryn. 🙂 I keep making the pancakes.
If i discover a recipe for the orange rolls, I will send it here to you.
Have a good night and week!
Dorothy Smith-Davis says
Dear Kathryn,
I don’t have a comment, but rather a question about your recipe for Cheesy Chicken Meatballs. Is the serving size 1 meatball? Is that the quantity factored for the nutritional information?
Thank you,
Dorothy
Kathryn says
Hi Dorothy, yes, I believe that calorie count and nutrition info is for a single meatball. We usually eat 2-3 (my kids sometimes go for a fourth!). Hope that helps!
Kay says
Hello,
I only have settings of high for 4 to 6 hours and low for 8 to 10 hours. I am not home until 530ish. I put it on the low setting of 8 hours. Would I just turn it off when I’m home and eat at 630?
Kathryn says
Hi Kay, I’m not sure what recipe you’re asking about but it sounds like a low setting for the least amount of time might be your best bet. Would you like to comment on the recipe post instead of my About page? I might be able to help more.
Louis says
Hi Kathryn, love your diverse, flavorful, family friendly dishes! I am a home cook who loves the classic and new twist cooking of stick to your ribs “Comfort Foods.” I have just signed up for the newsletter, and hopefully will receive a copy of your free recipe book!
Kathryn says
Thanks so much Louis! I hope you find some new favorite recipes! 😊
Louis Tanguay says
I’m sure I will Kathryn…..I am also trying to establish a blog of my own. But I’m having trouble figuring out the formats, and other details needed to set up a decent Food blog site. It’s bigloutee.blogspot.com
ellie says
Hi
Just been looking at your range of easy recipes. One question on the Easy turmeric chicken can I leave out the cumin as I’m not a lover of that particular spice, and I have a ninja foodi which i use daily and hope I can cook this recipe in it?
Nice easy to read and follow website and recipe selection.
Kathryn Doherty says
Hi, I haven’t tested that recipe without the cumin, but you could certainly try it. Also, I don’t have a ninja foodi or know any modifications that might be needed to adapt the recipe, but would love to hear if you try it. 😊
Ellie Kelly says
Good morning Kathryn
I’m going to try the turmeric chicken today without the cumin and I will cook it in my Ninja Foodi. I did however cook the chicken pates yesterday in the Ninja Foodi using the air/crisp setting and they were perfect. They were brown and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. No additional oil needed and they took just 10 minutes to cook.
Love your quick and easy recipes!
Have a lovely day
Ellie Kelly
Kathryn Doherty says
Yay! So happy to hear that! 😊
Ashley says
Hi there! I saw your honey garlic chicken and was wondering if I could leave the chicken in the sauce overnight before cooking it, so it can soak up the flavor? Or would it not be a good idea?
Kathryn Doherty says
Hi Ashley! I haven’t tried the sauce as a marinade, so I’m not sure whether an overnight soak would affect the texture of the chicken or not. Would love to hear if you try it!
john McClancy says
Found your Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette dressing recipe. We will be putting over our salad with seared bluefin tuna (that I caught off Cape Hatteras) tonight. And I always sing and dance in the kitchen. And have conversations with my deceased grandmother, who taught me to cook and can. My wife finds it hilarious.
Kathryn Doherty says
Aww, I love that John! What a great way to have fun in the kitchen and keep your grandmother’s memory alive! ❤️
Chris Giordano says
Greetings,
We are interested in booking a video ad unit on familyfoodonthetable.com for 1 year. We can provide a player or VAST/VPAID tags.
We gather the demand by maintaining direct partnerships with some of the biggest demand channels like Google, Appnexus, PubMatic (Top 50 demands) + Direct Advertisers like Samsung, Honda, Toyota, Starbucks, Wix, DigitalOcean etc.
We have over 100 publisher partners in Europe.
How can we book an ad unit on your website?
Kathryn Doherty says
Hi Chris, please send me an email at kathryn @familyfoodonthetable.com and I can send you more information. Thanks!