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...]
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...]
Soup Joumou (Haitian Beef and Squash Soup)
Happy New Year! There are a bunch of traditional dishes around the world to help usher in a new year. In past years, I've shared a Black Eyed Peas Hash, Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens, and a … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Mushroom Bourguignon
Note: I was sent a copy of The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes: 240 Must-Try Dishes for Your Multi-Function Cooker for review. Opinions are mine alone. I've mentioned many times before how much I … [Read more...]
Harira (Moroccan Lamb, Tomato, Chickpea, and Lentil Soup)
Harira is a wonderfully filling and hearty soup originally from Morocco. It can be made with many different ingredients (and can be made vegetarian), but it's typically made with lamb, chicken, or … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup
I feel like I've been baby-stepping my way into this recipe. I started by making a Pressure Cooker Whole "Rotisserie" Chicken, followed by Pressure Cooker Chicken Broth. So I'm taking it one step … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Chicken Broth
I don't know if it's just me, but I go through a ton of chicken broth and stock -- I never seem to be able to keep enough on hand! So when I was making my Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken, I knew … [Read more...]
Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Soup
It's most certainly soup season! My husband says he doesn't like soup, but he honestly just doesn't like thin broth soups, like traditional chicken noodle soup. So I'm always in search of soup … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
This Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu is the ultimate comfort food and is perfect for busy fall weeknights! It is definitely feeling like fall in Philadelphia now. The days are getting shorter, and … [Read more...]
Jambalaya
This weekend, I cooked my little heart out. I realized Labor Day is only a couple of weeks away, so it's time to stock my freezer with ready-made meals for busy nights in the fall, like this freezable … [Read more...]
Homemade Marinara Sauce
I had a sad surprise this weekend. I opened my freezer to grab a quart of tomato sauce only to find I was all out! Time to make another batch of sauce, so I decided to make Homemade Marinara … [Read more...]
Beer and Cheddar Soup with Grilled Polska Kielbasa
Messaging below is intended for ages 21+ and is intended to be enjoyed responsibly, in moderation. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine … [Read more...]
Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Pilaf
This cold weather just won't let up, so my cravings for comfort foods keep on coming! This recipe for Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Pilaf comes from the March 2015 issue of Cooking Light. It … [Read more...]
Apple Sage Stuffing Cups
Stuffing is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving, probably because it's usually the only time of year I get to eat it. But now that I've found this awesome single serving version for Apple Sage … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
As kids are going back to school (or may even be back!) and the "busy season" of work creeps closer, it's necessary to find recipes that can be prepared ahead of time so that weeknight meals can be on … [Read more...]
