Recipes for Traditional Irish Meals on St. Patrick’s Day
Ireland is by far one my favorite places on earth! Lucky for me, my grandparents live there and we have made quite a few trips there over the years. When we go we usually stay at Oysterhaven which is a very family friendly resort near Kinsale with one of the most breathtaking views ever. Growing up, my Mom would make classic Irish dishes year round,... [Read more of this article]
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Last Thanksgiving I made these adorable Pilgrim Hat cookies that I found at the Scribbit web site. You simply take homemade or store bought ginger snaps and place an unwrapped mini Reese’s peanut butter cup wide side down in the center of each cookie. Attach the peanut butter cups to the cookies with a small bit of icing. Using decorator icing,... [Read more of this article]
Cupcake Inspiration
Cupcakes are the darling of the baking world these days. Not only are they perfect single serving treats that kids and grown ups alike just can’t resist, each cupcake is the perfect canvas for decorations from the simple to the extreme. With a little imagination cupcakes can be crafted to be the perfect party table accessory, no matter what the... [Read more of this article]
Free Printable Recipe Cards
Does your sister in law love your pecan pie? Does your childhood best friend miss your “to die for” chestnut stuffing? Print out a few of your favorite recipes on a pretty recipe card stock, gather the non-perishable ingredients and a celebration specific serving and assemble them into a gift basket – the recipient will be touched... [Read more of this article]
Fun Football Game Food
An essential part of any game day gathering is the food! Whether its just you and a friend or two or a larger group of friends, food is going to be a hot topic! Two recipes my family always requests are my super easy sweet and savory meatballs and pepperoni bread. Must-have More Meatballs 5 lb. bag of pre-made Italian style meatballs (Costco/BJs/Sam’s... [Read more of this article]
Video Recipe for Lobster Coconut Curry Rice
Lobster is always an elegant ingredient to add to even your most basic recipes. And, right now lobster prices are at an all time low! What that means for you is you can add this high end ingredient to your dishes – your guests will be amazed and think you spent a lot – when in reality, you didn’t. Check out this video recipe for Lobster... [Read more of this article]
Soft-Shell Crabs: A Small Window of Opportunity Yields Tasty Results
You’ve probably heard the terms hard-shell crab and soft-shell crab bandied about, and might even have thought they were different species of our many-legged friends. Actually, the terms just indicate different stages in the crustaceans’ life cycle. Crabs are invertebrates that sport a rigid exoskeleton that grows in stages between the animal’s... [Read more of this article]
Garlic Crab Recipe
Fresh crabs remind me of summer at the beach, but I have always been a little hesitant to make them at home. After watching the video recipe below, even the kids will want to get involved with making this super easy Garlic Crab dish for Dad this Father’s Day or any special occasion. The video, courtesy of the The Crab Shop, shows just how simple... [Read more of this article]
Texas Firecrackers Recipe
One of my favorite appetizers to take to a summer party are Texas Firecrackers – also known as stuffed jalepeno peppers. These are so good that they are usually the first item on the table to disappear. Texas Firecrackers 8 large jalapenos 1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 cup cheddar cheese Dash of salt Dash of Garlic powder 8 slices of bacon Makes... [Read more of this article]
