This particular St. Patrick's Day recipe has become an annual re-post because it's so popular. A few years ago I had readers write in for a Soda Bread recipe. This Jewish girl had nothing in the family archives so I was forced to reached out for help from my local Irish gal, Claire, for some culinary inspiration. Here's what Claire has to say: What happens when an Irish girl marries an Italian guy? That Italian guy gets the short end of the stick when it comes to home-cooked meals. From the stories I’ve heard, my mother-in-law was an … [Read more...]
#Super Bowl Round Up: The Best Appetizers
February 5, 2016 By Leave a Comment
With the Super Bowl airing this weekend, an arsenal of simple yet tasty recipes is a necessity for a successful viewing party. I’ve put together a round up the most popular appetizers/dishes from the blog that are reliable crowd-pleasers (healthy or not)! Don't forget the prerequisite for this list: dishes must be easy to make and only require straight-forward ingredients to avoid going on market runs or bring glued to the stove while the game is on. ENJOY. Judy’s Baked Brie A deliciously warm and sweet appetizer to compliment … [Read more...]
Blueberry Mint Soup
August 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Steamy hot weather calls for cold-chilled soups. Who's excited about cooking hot foods during the dog days of summer. I usually opt for salads, smoothies and any meat that can be quickly cooked on the grill. My mint plant is luscious so I decided to recreate one of my favorite summer soups-- from our resident soup expert Seriously Soupy-- inspired by my plant and the fresh batch of blueberries in my refrigerator. Also included in this recipe is some refreshing watermelon, Greek yogurt and a little bit of sugar to really make this a … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo: Homemade Guacamole Video
May 5, 2015 By 1 Comment
It wouldn't be Cinco de Mayo without another terrific homemade guacamole recipe. My entire family has become avocado experts. In fact, it's very rare not to be whipping up a new batch of guac every weekend. Always bought guacamole but never dared to make it? Check out my simple video on how to make the best guacamole EVER: … [Read more...]
