I was up and at em bright and early to make a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast before heading off to Whit’s baseball game and John’s two lacrosse games. We’ve grown out of leprechaun tomfoolery around here, but I’m thinking we’ll never be too old for some green waffles and good bacon. :-) I sent the… Read More
I’ve been making these Creme de Menthe brownies for as long as we’ve been married! Bestie C’s mom used to make them for us in college and then she gave me the cookbook that she originally found them in for a wedding shower gift years later. I love making them around St. Patrick’s Day with… Read More
As promised, I am finally back with our favorite Ina Garten inspired Jambalaya recipe and how I adapted it for the pressure cooker. This made a recipe that usually requires a lot of tending perfect on a busy weeknight! Instant Pot Jambalaya Source: Ina Garten-ish; I have altered her recipe below. Serves 6-8 1 tablespoon… Read More
I originally made Shepherd’s Pie for John’s class a couple of years ago when I did a presentation on Ireland. Well, much to my surprise and delight, not only did my own two kids LOVE it, but the entire class did. I originally shared this recipe back then, but I thought it was worth an… Read More
I mentioned right after Christmas that I had asked Honey for an Instant Pot for Valentine’s Day. We’ve abandoned all of those “no gift with a cord” rules this year. I mean, the heated mattress pad is my favorite thing I’ve ever owned, so far so good with the Instant Pot, and I really want… Read More
For one of my wedding showers back in 2002, bestie C’s sweet mother gave me what is still, to this day, one of my most prized, well loved and dog-eared cookbooks – Cherokee Entertains. She sweetly inscribed the front cover and thoughtfully listed her own favorite recipes. Over the last nine years, I’ve made all… Read More
With the big game on the horizon, I thought it the perfect time to share a “manly” appetizer we’ve been enjoying around here since the fall. This one comes from my friend Lori, who is a fantastic cook and a pro at entertaining a lot of boys. For 2 Large Rolls, You’ll Need: Pizza dough… Read More