What do you do with left over Corned Beef and Cabbage? Make Reubens of course! Because we still had some of the Creamy Horseradish Dijon sauce from the Corned Beef and Cabbage, I substituted that … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, which means Americans nationwide are gearing up for a corned beef and cabbage feast. Despite being Irish-American myself, I've never eaten this St. … [Read more...]
Irish Potato Candy
I am Irish, on my father's side. So, more appropriately, I'm Irish American (among other things). Even more specifically, I am Irish Philadelphian. (Yes, I may have made that phrase up. But there are … [Read more...]
Black and Tan Brownies
I mentioned these delicious brownies in my "A Taste of Ireland" post over the weekend. They were so yummy that I thought they deserved their own post. Also, because it's technically two brownie … [Read more...]
Sauteed Spiced Pears with Pecans Over Ice Cream
This recipe is a result of having all of the ingredients in my kitchen, and my endless sweet tooth. Pears hold up really well to being cooked so I thought they would be great with traditional baking … [Read more...]
Rose Water Sugar Cookies
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I figured February 14 was the perfect holiday to use rose water again. (I originally used it for a Rose Scented Berry Prosecco, which would also be lovely for … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Hearts
The simplest actions can really make your day. Sometimes all you need to turn a day around is a simple pick me up. This hot chocolate is a really easy way to put a smile on your, or your loved ones, … [Read more...]
Mussels in White Wine Garlic Sauce
It's very rare that I make a meal without some kind of goal in mind. I'm not terribly creative, so I usually do at least some research before making a meal: read a magazine, google a recipe, ask a … [Read more...]
Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers
Oh yes, you read that correctly. A delicious grilled lamb burger, with goat cheese inside. I have been craving Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers for a good week now and finally managed to find ground … [Read more...]
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
So I realized today that this post for Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is my 200th! How crazy is that? Okay, back to your regular programing... time for an awesome recipe for Homemade Macaroni and … [Read more...]
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Who honestly doesn’t love crab stuffed mushrooms? Little bite sized bits of happiness: mushroom, crab meat, cheese, and crunchy bread crumbs. I always have my fingers crossed that these party staples … [Read more...]
English Blackberry Pudding
Recipes can tell you a lot about the time period in which they were written. I have always been interested in how recipes change over time to meet tastes, availability and personal income. A few … [Read more...]
Homemade Pancake Mix
Now don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with store-bought pancake mix. However, are you aware of how easy it is to make your own at home? This recipe makes 16 pancakes; you can store the dry … [Read more...]
Snickerdoodles
I am back in cookie baking mode. This time around, I'm going the more traditional route. First on my list, classic snickerdoodles. Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup light brown … [Read more...]
Spinach Spaghetti with Salmon Cream Sauce
Have you ever bought a bunch of ingredients just because they sounded good? I try to stick to a list, but this time I couldn't help myself. I found fresh spinach spaghetti and it just sounded so … [Read more...]
