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Irish Soda Farls

Irish Soda Farls

Irish Soda Farls is a quick and easy soda bread, made in a skillet, that’s lovely served with butter and jam for a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast.

Sweet And Spicy Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Creamy Slaw

Sweet And Spicy Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Creamy Slaw

Perfect for a Lenten meal or Meatless Monday, these Sweet And Spicy Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Creamy Slaw are so meaty, hearty, and delicious that even your biggest carnivore will love them.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Flag Shot

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Flag Shot

This St. Patrick’s Day Irish Flag Shooter is a layered drink that’s perfect for those who don’t appreciate green beer. A bartender’s guide described this shot as ‘interesting’ in flavor and beautiful to look at. In any case, it’s fun to make and drink.

Catalan Spinach

Catalan Spinach

Catalan Spinach is a fabulously different and delicious side dish that’s healthy, easy to make, and pairs well with grilled meats. In other words, it’s a perfect side dish for a weeknight meal.

Thai Coconut Curry Salmon Fillets

Thai Coconut Curry Salmon Fillets

These Thai Coconut Curry Salmon fillets are a perfect dinner during Lent. The warm spices in the coconut curry sauce are so comforting and full of flavor – just what you need while the weather is still a bit chilly outside.

Old Fashioned Beignets

Old Fashioned Beignets

Old Fashioned Beignets are a great way to celebrate Fat Tuesday and wrap up Mardi Gras. These beignets are made without yeast and ready in about 40 minutes.

Kid Friendly King Cake

Kid Friendly King Cake

This Kid-Friendly King Cake isn’t so much of a recipe as it’s an idea of an activity to share with your favorite small human.

Cajun Boudin Balls With Remoulade Sauce

Cajun Boudin Balls With Remoulade Sauce

Cajun Boudin Balls are a spicy appetizer of pork and rice, then baked to golden, crunchy perfection on the outside with an intensely flavorful, moist interior. Served beside a cool and creamy remoulade sauce, these balls will be a Mardi Gras favorite!

Cherry Chili Lime Margaritas

Cherry Chili Lime Margaritas

This Spicy Cherry Chili Lime Margarita is the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail. It’s as sweet and spicy as a great relationship! A jalapeno simple syrup adds just the right amount of spicy sweetness that’s echoed again by the salty, sweet, and spicy rim on the glass. It’s gonna be a challenge to have just one.

Valentine’s Surf And Turf

Valentine’s Surf And Turf

This year, why not surprise your significant other with a Valentine’s Day Surf And Turf dinner at home? With some easy preparation and your gas grill, you can whip up this elegant and delicious meal in less than an hour.

Philadelphia Soft Pretzels

Philadelphia Soft Pretzels

A Philadelphia-style soft pretzel is an iconic, regional food that cannot be missed. It’s salty, yeasty, malty goodness that begs to be dipped in yellow mustard or a nacho cheese sauce. Using refrigerated pizza dough makes this recipe ridiculously easy.

Philly-Style Italian Hoagie

Philly-Style Italian Hoagie

Just in time for your Superbowl festivities, these Philly-Style Italian Hoagies are packed full of flavor. Homemade hoagie spread and dressing bump up the flavors, adds freshness, and authenticity to these easy sandwiches.

Strawberry Shortcake Waffles

Strawberry Shortcake Waffles

Who says dessert is for after dinner? I say let’s start our Valentine’s Day celebration with a delicious, fluffy, and sweet Strawberry Shortcake Waffle. A Belgium waffle is made with a boxed strawberry cake mix and pureed, fresh strawberries for maximum berry flavor. Then its topped with strawberry ice cream, strawberry syrup, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar. If you want decadence for your morning, then this is just what you’ve been waiting for!

KC Doritos Crusted Empanadas

KC Doritos Crusted Empanadas

Even if you aren’t cheering for the Chiefs, these KC Doritos Crusted Empanadas With Avocado Lime Crema is the game day snack that everyone will love. They’re crunchy, savory, and slightly spicy with a cool, creamy dipping sauce.

Heart Sugar Cookies With Marbled Icing

Heart Sugar Cookies With Marbled Icing

Surprise your loved ones with these gorgeous (and easy!) Valentine Sugar Cookies WIth Marbled Icing. Forget about the fancy piping and decorations, these cookies get dipped in a swirled icing for a beautiful marbled effect. Another bonus is that the cookie dough doesn’t need to be chilled before rolling it out!


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Classic Shrimp Etouffee

Classic Shrimp Etouffee

This classic shrimp etouffee is rich and flavorful and makes a great dish to serve to guests yet easy enough for a weekend dinner. Although this dish is a meal in itself, I like to serve it with a cool and refreshing Israeli Salad, a Read More..

Classic Macaroni And Cheese

Classic Macaroni And Cheese

Sometimes classic comfort food is just what you need at the end of a hectic day.  This classic macaroni and cheese is one that feels like it came from Grandma’s kitchen.   For my favorite Southern comfort meal, I like to serve Classic Macaroni And Cheese Read More..

A MENU FOR DAD

A MENU FOR DAD

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday.  Why not treat Dad to an incredible 8-course meal that will make him feel special. This menu for Dad is sure to impress. The best part is you’ll still have enough energy to enjoy the meal with him! From Read More..

TAVERN ON THE GREEN CRAB CAKES

TAVERN ON THE GREEN CRAB CAKES

Tavern On The Green was the gorgeous iconic NYC restaurant located in Central Park.  The ambiance, the people watching, and the food was some of the best the city had to offer.   A classic dish served as an appetizer, on a bun for lunch, and Read More..

TOASTED RAVIOLI

TOASTED RAVIOLI

These toasted ravioli are always a favorite.  Cheese ravioli is breaded in a flavorful, cheesy coating and baked until golden brown.  Serve them with your favorite tomato sauce for dipping. Fried foods seem too heavy for an appetizer.  Yet, I adore the crunchy, cheesy fried Read More..