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These are not your traditional mashed potatoes! The addition of pesto and Parmesan cheese transform plain potatoes into Pesto Mashed Potatoes packed with flavor. Sometimes it’s fun to jazz up an old favorite. Of course in our house mashed potatoes aren’t hugely popular with anyone but me. Being Hawaiian I grew up having rice all…
This Irish Soda Bread recipe is an incredibly easy bread recipe with no yeast and perfect for busy nights because it is ready to eat in under 45 minutes. This is one of my favorite breads to make because of how quickly it comes together. There’s no rising time needed and it only requires a…
A classic dish in Great Britain, bangers and mash is a fabulous cold weather comfort food. Made with bratwurst and sausages, mashed potatoes, and a rich onion gravy it’s a restaurant worthy home cooked dinner. Bangers and mash is such a warm and comforting dish to eat on a cold winter’s day, it’s no wonder…
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Potatoes is a staple dinner recipe to serve on Saint Patrick’s Day. This easy version uses your slow cooker for an easy no fuss dinner. What readers say “Simple and absolutely amazing. I put the potatoes and carrots as recommended and everything came out wonderfully. I am not a big fan of…
Mary Berry’s Lavender Biscuits have a crunchy sugar edge, subtle lavender flavor and smell, and melt in the mouth shortbread for a great British cookie. I’ve always wanted to try a dessert with lavender in it but I had absolutely no idea what it was going to taste like. But in watching the Great British…
What do you get when you top brownies with cream cheese frosting and strawberry jam? An easy dessert for kids to make that can be made with homemade or boxed mix brownies. There is nothing wrong with using box mixes as a base for desserts- like these Red Velvet cake mix cookies or White chocolate…
Blackberry waffles are filled with mashed blackberries for a sweet breakfast treat when topped with whipped cream and fruit syrup. These are similar to my double blackberry pancakes and you can adjust the recipe easily enough to make them with raspberries or with strawberries. And they are really good with buttermilk syrup! What kind of…
Simple homemade strawberry sauce is a fruit compote that can be made with frozen or fresh strawberries for an easy topping for many breakfast and desserts. Strawberries are hands down my favorite fruit. I like different flavor pancakes but if you give me a choice of syrups or sauces I will always go with strawberry…
Simple to put together, Sausage Cassoulet is a classic French comfort food made with slow roasted sausages, tomatoes and white beans. Did you know that the setting of many fairy tales is in France? Beauty and the Beast has always been a favorite with our family and like many other popular Disney movies, it is…
Sweet, rich, and hearty this Root Beer Beef Stew is simple to make on the stove or in the slow cooker and is sure to satisfy even the biggest eaters. I love cooking for holidays because it means I make something a little different than I normally do. This is a great Irish inspired recipe…
Lemon yogurt muffins are a versatile muffin base made with Greek yogurt that can be made into lots of variations with simple swaps. These muffins are hearty while still feeling light and with Greek yogurt and some whole wheat flour they have a little extra health packed into them! So I am one of those…
With just 6 ingredients, this Japanese style Pepper Steak is perfect for a weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes. This Pepper Steak is another one of those dishes that I grew up on and remember my dad making all the time. Whenever I have this it always makes me think of home and being…