My niece's first birthday is soon, and my sister asked if I would make her smash cake; what an honor! My sister requested a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, and as this will be my … [Read more...]
Homemade Poutine
Note: I was sent a copy of Ticket to Ride The Official Cookbook in order to make this recipe for Homemade Poutine. Opinions are mine alone. During the pandemic, my husband and I, like many others, … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie
Note: I was sent a review copy of A Return to Ireland by Judith McLoughlin in order to make this Vegetarian Shepherds Pie. Opinions are mine alone. You may have noticed I have quite a few Irish (and … [Read more...]
Homemade Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
I love Oreos. They are easily my favorite cookie since childhood, and I used to eat them almost every day as my after-school snack. So, it probably goes without saying that Cookies and Cream Ice Cream … [Read more...]
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Note: I was sent some baking tools from OXO in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It's the holiday season which means another cookie recipe inspired by some goodies from OXO! This … [Read more...]
Potato Farls (Irish Potato Bread)
I personally did not grow up eating Potato Farls, probably because around me, there was no such thing as leftover mashed potatoes. (I am still a mashed potato fiend, but I've managed to turn it down … [Read more...]
Pureed Rutabaga
Pureed Rutabaga is a staple of basically every extended family gathering I have ever been to. But my family always refers to this dish as Turnips, which used to confuse me quite a bit because, well, … [Read more...]
Bloody Prosecco Cocktail
I'm so excited to finally share this Halloween-inspired spooky recipe with you! Last year, I attended a Halloween party at a friend's house, and they had quite the spread of Halloween-themed treats, … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream
You didn't think I'd let October pass without sharing multiple new pumpkin recipe, did you? Especially with all the ice cream recipes I've been making lately, it should come as no surprise that I … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love all things pumpkin, both savory and sweet. Despite already sharing over 30 pumpkin recipes, I have yet to share a recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! I am happy to finally rectify … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
I will be honest. I am partial to Irish Stew made with lamb. But Irish Stew made with beef is tasty in its own right! This Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for … [Read more...]
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
My love for all things pumpkin is no secret. But it's about time I gave apples their autumnal spotlight! These Apple Cider Whoopie Pies combine two of my favorite things - whoopie pies and apple cider … [Read more...]
Antipasto Skewers
Note: I was sent samples of Rovagnati Charcuterie Trio in order to make these Antipasto Skewers. Opinions are mine alone. I love a handheld party appetizer. And I also love a charcuterie or cheese … [Read more...]
Homemade French Vanilla Ice Cream
Note: I was sent samples of Vanilla Bean Powder, Vanilla Beans, and Vanilla Extract from The Sweet Bean in order to write this post for Homemade French Vanilla Ice Cream. All opinions are my own. I … [Read more...]
Irish Vegetable Soup
The weather has yet to turn cold (in fact, we just had a week-long heatwave!) but I'm already thinking about colder weather foods. One of my favorite comfort foods is traditional Irish Vegetable … [Read more...]