Pumpkin cheesecake spiked with Irish cream liqueur is a perfect dessert for celebrating Thanksgiving, attending a holiday gathering or hosting a party. The distinctive flavor of Baileys perfectly compliments a creamy, pumpkin cheesecake filling. I created this Irish-American fusion pie especially for Thanksgiving. Bailey’s cheesecake meets pumpkin pie, resulting in a hybrid Baileys pumpkin cheesecake. […]
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin pancakes are the perfect start to a fall day or any day, a delicious treat for Sunday brunch or a truly satisfying weekday lunch. And to tell you the truth, I’ve been known to indulge in these delicious pancakes for dinner too. Today I thought I would veer a little away from my usual […]
Blackcurrants – A Taste Of Ireland I Miss In America
I love the intense tart flavor of black currants, a distinctive taste of the British Isles I have missed during the past twenty-something years spent living in America. Last week my sister’s backyard black currant bushes were laden with fruit ready for harvesting. I willingly volunteered to be her fruit picker for the day. Blackcurrants […]
Potato Bread – Yeast Recipe
Potato bread made with yeast, flour and mashed potato is a hearty bread, perfect for serving with soups and stews. There are many traditional Irish recipes potato breads and cakes including soda farls made with potato, boxty potato pancakes made with mashed and grated raw potato, and potato cakes made with mashed potatoes. And of […]
Berry Almond Tart
Berry Almond Tart is a combination of a rich pastry shell, filled with jam, ripe berries, and an exquisite custard topping. Raspberry almond tart is originally a Scottish dessert, rich and decadent and fit for serving at the finest tables. Almond flavor compliments juicy sweet raspberries beautifully. Both raspberries and blackberries grow abundantly in Ireland’s […]
World Irish Stew Championship
Entries are flying in for the fourth World Irish Stew Championship which takes place in St Angela’s College in Sligo, Ireland on 1st and 2nd May 2013. Photo Courtesy Of World Irish Stew Championship The 1st of May will see professional and student chefs from kitchens and colleges all over the world demonstrate their skills […]
Reader Recipe – Chunky Applesauce Muffins
Chunky Applesauce Muffins combine apples, oats, ground cloves, nutmeg, and all spice to create deliciously filling and hearty muffins which are perfect for breakfast, brunch or afternoon snacking. Today’s fabulous, muffin recipe was sent to me by Laura McGuinn from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a proud Irish-American who enjoys exploring and learning about all things […]
Fruit Rainbow For St. Patrick’s Day
A fruit rainbow is perfect easy-to-prepare St. Patrick’s Day party food for all ages, especially when a pot of gold awaits at the end of this colorful arc. Rainbows are well loved symbols of Ireland, especially since they hover over leprechauns’ hiding spots. The lure of pots full of gold intrigues both young and old […]
How To Roast Potatoes Irish Or English Style
Ultra-crispy roast potatoes with soft, creamy insides, compliment a turkey dinner perfectly. Mashed potato may be the spud of choice in America for Thanksgiving, but turkey always makes my Irish taste buds long for roast potatoes. Today’s post is dedicated to the spud and the cooking method of choice for Irish Sunday dinners. I’ll show […]
How To Cook Rutabaga Or Turnip Irish Style
Rutabaga is a very popular vegetable in Ireland, but the name is never used by the Irish to describe this favorite side for a chicken roast, ham or bacon dinner. In Ireland, this favorite Thanksgiving vegetable is called a turnip. Why Do The Irish Call A Rutabaga A Turnip? The Irish call this […]
