Pumpkin season is upon us and the perfect time for making home made pumpkin purée. I often buy canned pumpkin but love to make my own when pumpkins are available in the grocery store or at pumpkin patches all over the country. When my kids are in Ireland one thing they miss is pumpkin pancakes […]
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Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Pumpkin cake is synonymous with fall and a favorite in my house. My version of this delicious cake is made with pumpkin purée and a box cake mix. You can’t get easier than that. This is a cake not a pie and I find my bundt pan produces an easy to slice cake that […]
Egg Salad Sandwiches Irish Style
Irish salad sandwiches have been made by nearly every Irish house wife over the past five decades. Sometimes called egg and onion sandwiches, or egg and tomato sandwiches, these triangular sandwiches may or may not include lettuce. I include lettuce in my version, but trust me, there is no right or wrong way to make […]
Budget Friendly Salmon Fish Cakes
When quick and easy is the order of the day, then salmon fish cakes are perfect for your dinner menu. I’m not talking about complicated cook-from-scratch fish cakes made by first poaching fresh salmon. I’m talking about budget-friendly, tasty fish cakes made with canned or tinned salmon. Have you ever looked at the clock and […]
Introducing Savor Ireland Tours
Ireland’s culinary culture is experiencing a popularity surge. I’ve long loved Irish foods – as you know from reading this blog. But I’m delighted that the rest of world is now recognizing Ireland for its contributions to the gastronomic world. This trend is no more evident than in the newest offering from CIE Tours – […]
The New Irish Table Recipe Book Giveaway
The New Irish Table is a beautiful, photo-illustrated collection of inspirational recipes created by renowned Irish chefs to highlight the quality of Ireland’s fresh food and cooking. In today’s blog post, I’m delighted to feature this new cookbook and the chefs who share their wonderful recipes. And good news! We have a giveaway for a […]
Homemade Mincemeat
Mincemeat is a festive filling for baked goods that is very popular in Ireland and the United Kingdom during the Christmas Season. Don’t worry there’s not an ounce of meat in this concoction of mixed fruits, almonds, spices, and of course, a little booze. Many people take the easy peasy route at Christmas and opt […]
How To Sterilize Jars for Jams, Pickles and Preserves
Using clean, sterilized jars for storing homemade jams, festive mincemeat, chutneys or pickles is essential if you wish for your lovely produce to last and not spoil. Sterilizing and good hygiene methods for these jars is a key step in the preserving process. If you do not annihilate or kill all of the potential bacteria, yeasts, […]
Cauliflower Cheese
Cauliflower cheese is a classic Irish or English side dish which is usually served to accompany a roasted chicken or beef dinner. It’s also a perfect side for turkey dinner at Thanksgiving or Christmas. This side is simple yet delicious. One of our family favorites, often served for Sunday lunch or dinner, this is an […]
Cider Glazed Carrots
Everyday vegetables in Ireland are simply boiled or steamed and tossed with a little butter before serving, but for special occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving I like to make veggie side dishes a little extra special by adding an extra layer of flavor. And my cider glazed carrots are no exception. Hard cider, a sweet […]
