There was no way I could resist sharing a "bit o' the green", in brownie form, since St. Patrick's Day is coming up. I often took these mint brownies to potlucks at work, and they were always well received. But when I checked my bottle of mint extract, I realized it...
When I started planning my posts for this month (and yes, I plan a month at a time), I knew that I wanted to feature favorite cooking tools, and, of course, a few Irish recipes. St. Patrick’s Day is the only holiday I can think of that pulls so many Americans...
This recipe only has 5 ingredients, not counting salt and pepper. And it uses two of my favorite kitchen tools; the garlic press and silicone spatula. My garlic press has two sections, so I can mince or slice garlic, which is great for quick prepping. I don’t know...
I must admit I am a sucker for kitchen gadgets. So, this month I plan on featuring a favorite kitchen tool and related recipe, so you, too, can enjoy my passion. Just what you wanted, right?! I will also highlight some previous recipes that use...
Hubby Allen never cared much for pancakes. He always preferred lighter fare such as crepes, but that meant spending lots of time standing at the stove, making one crepe after another. Sometimes, I just didn’t want to do that. So, this yummy oven pancake became a...
FLAVORFUL VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE When my daughter recently told me that she and her family were going to be vegetarians, I wasn’t surprised. She has never liked handling meat, chicken, or fish. As an adult with her own family, she cooked mostly vegetarian....
NOTHIN' LIKE SOUP THERAPY Well, okay, maybe homemade bread therapy, too. That's probably why whenever I make soup to take to someone who is under the weather, I usually also make bread. Soup, bread, salad--a perfect meal to take to someone who is a bit under the...
HAPPY FAT TUESDAY! Okay, I lied. These little breakfast muffins cannot compare to the taste and indulgence of Paczkis, really, but there are many reasons to make these breakfast treats instead of indulging in a paczki: The snow is falling—looks like 6 inches or...
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY FUDGE TORTE The first time I made this dessert, I brought it to a friend’s annual Christmas party. Another friend, Peggy, took a taste, turned to me, and simply said, “I want this for my birthday”. Her birthday is in August, but you can...
ROASTED ROOT SALAD WITH MAPLE SOY DRESSING--THE ONLY TIME I ENJOY BEETS! Not only is this salad good, but the dish towel (a present from friend Mary Jo) is worth sharing, too! If you like beets, you will love this recipe. If you don't like beets--well, you will be...