Quotes from Katie Lee

I love to have my girlfriends over for a movie night of chick flicks. I usually make some simple snacks, and the favorite is always my Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip.

The rich, hearty flavor of portobello mushroom caps are a dynamite alternative to the traditional burger.

I once had a 'best friend' share private stories that I had told her in confidence to another mutual friend. I think the worst part, aside from the actual betrayal of trust, is that this experience affected my future relationships, as I was hesitant to be as open with my other friends.

My number one elixir for anxiety? Comfort food.

When I work out at home, I don't have mirrors, and I really like it. When I'm not working out in front of a mirror, I don't have those conversations with myself that I have in the gym, when my head starts drifting in all those dark spots.

I think friendships, true friendships, morph as our lives change into what we need them to be. I am very lucky to have some really great friends, who have been there for me during my ups and downs.

My secret for feeding a bunch of guests without seeming stingy is pork tenderloin. It's an inexpensive cut that looks impressive and is full of flavor. Plus, guys love it.

I pretty much grew up with my grandma. She would pull a stool over to the kitchen, and I would climb up at the kitchen counter, and I'd help her make biscuits.

I think it's odd when people say jeans are comfortable, because to me, they feel like sausage casings.

If summer had one defining scent, it'd definitely be the smell of barbecue.

My favorite southern dish has to be fried chicken. I love to cook it. I love to have it in the summer.

For my Mai Tai recipe, I juice fresh orange, pineapple, and lime. It's like vacation in a glass!

I think kitchen real estate is very valuable, so something has to perform multiple functions for me to give it space in my drawers.

One of my favorite salads is spinach with pickled strawberries.

Holiday shopping is a challenge. Stores are crowded; people are stressed and rude... not exactly the spirit of the season.

The best thing about summer entertaining is it doesn't have to be fancy - and you can eat outdoors. You can use a tablecloth or just a piece of fabric you love. You can't go wrong with white candles; put them in jars or hurricane vases.

Labor Day means grilling outside!

I eat a crazy amount of vegetables. I always look at my plate and make 70 percent of it vegetables and leave the rest for whatever else I'm eating.

I'm all or nothing. I'm either having fresh vegetables, or I'm eating fried fish.

I don't subscribe to that no-carb thing. I'm so sick of the Atkins diet and all that. First of all, if you're not eating carbs, all you do is think about them. It's one of those things that you take out, and initially, you lose weight, but you are miserable.

During the summer, I used to hate when my mom would call me inside to eat - it was such a drag to leave all the fun.

I can't have a party without deviled eggs.

I do shop on eBay. I love to buy china on eBay. I've bought quite a few sets of plates. I like to buy gifts as well. If I know somebody has a favorite writer, I look for a first edition. It's also a great place to buy vintage jewelry.

I'm always buying glasses and teacups. I have way too many to use, but I just love them, particularly anything vintage.