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Irish Beef and Stout Stew
Here is a wonderful stew for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration using Irish stout. Irish stew is a celebrated Irish dish, yet its composition is a matter of dispute. Purists maintain that the only acceptable and traditional ingredients are neck mutton chops or kid, potatoes, onions, and water. Other would add such items as carrots, turnips, […]
Continue ReadingIrish Flag Salad
Here is a healthy and colorful salad to serve on St. Patrick’s Day. Irish Flag Salad 6 oz fresh baby spinach 2 medium pears, thinly sliced 2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned 2 Tbs crumbled feta cheese 2 Tbs chopped pistachios Dressing 3 Tbs canola oil 2 Tbs orange juice 1 Tbs lemon juice […]
Continue ReadingHerb Infused Olive Oil
Dip that deliciously crusty hot steaming bread into it! I’m sure you have tiny little plates someone gave you and you never use them. Well, break those babies out – for your Italian night dinner! Make an herb infused olive oil to dip that deliciously crusty hot steaming bread into it! Herb Infused Olive Oil […]
Continue ReadingCorn Tortillas
I found a brand new tortilla press in my mother-in-law’s cupboard. Of course, I had to use it. I figure once I master the plain corn tortilla, then I can make “special” tortillas with chipotle and herbs. You’ll need a special corn flour called masa harina for making the tortillas. Masa harina is corn flour that has […]
Continue ReadingAustralian Meat Pie
My friend, Sharon, who lives in Brisbane, Australia sent me an article about how the Australian meat pie is taking over Manhattan. Meat pies are apparently hitting “trend status” in the US. It’s exotic, inexpensive, and easy and fun to eat. Pie Face has hit New York big. People are lining up and loving it. […]
Continue ReadingChicken with Apricot Jam & Soy Sauce – AKA – Sandy’s Chicken
This is one of my husband’s favorite meals. He is always asking me to make it. Sandy is one of my best friends (that is ditto for Jessica, Emma and Sharon). She was the first person I met on my first day of college. Actually, it was my mother that met her, I was too […]
Continue ReadingAvocado Hummus
In yesterday’s Sunday Los Angeles Times Magazine there was this amazing recipe for Avocado Hummus with Nigella Seeds. Nigella seeds are used as a spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. The dry roasted nigella seeds flavor curries, vegetables and pulses. The black seeds taste like a combination of onions, black pepper and oregano, and […]
Continue ReadingKale & Brussels Sprout Salad
Yes, I’m posting another healthy and delicious salad recipe! Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad Serves 8 to 10 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbs Dijon mustard 1 Tbs minced shallot 1 small garlic clove, finely grated 1/4 tsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning Freshly ground black pepper 2 large bunches kale (about 1 […]
Continue ReadingBig Apple Pancake
Last weekend, we were lucky enough to spend the weekend with very close friends, outside of Paso Robles, California. My friend, Barbara, made this amazing Apple Dutch Baby. I posted a recipe for Apple Dutch babies in October 2011 – http://wp.me/pzuL5-1oh, but this recipe is really good and easier. Big Apple Pancake Serves 2 ½ stick […]
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