Blue Cheese with its distinctive rich taste and buttery texture, pairs beautifully with creamy butter and herbs. It can take a simple grilled steak and elevate it to a fine dining experience. This compound butter is also great tossed with cooked vegetables. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, softened (use a good quality, flavorful butter) 1/2 cup...Read More
This version of soda bread is similar to a cross between the savory, unsweetened soda bread and a slightly sweet coffee cake. It’s dense and flavorful! Serve slices slathered in soft butter. INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 cups of flour 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2...Read More
Irish Soda Bread is a traditional and simple bread recipe that has been a staple in Irish households for generations. This recipe yields a rustic and hearty loaf with a dense crumb and a slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk. It’s best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but leftovers can be sliced and toasted...Read More
Throughout history, cabbage has played diverse roles beyond a mere culinary dish. From ancient Egyptian Pharaohs to renowned explorer Captain Cook, its uses have ranged from hangover cures to wound compresses. Despite the myth of babies sprouting from cabbage patches, this cruciferous vegetable remains a staple in many cuisines worldwide, especially paired with corned beef....Read More
Irish potato pancakes, known in Ireland as boxty, are made with a mixture of mashed and grated potatoes resulting in a texture that’s a cross between a pancake and hash browns. Serve as a side dish with sausages (bangers) and sautéed cabbage or Swiss chard for an authentic Irish meal. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups mashed...Read More
This is one of my favorite slaws to serve at summer barbecues with grilled hamburgers or pulled pork sandwiches. It’s festive, colorful, and a nice change from the “run of the mill” coleslaw. INGREDIENTS: Salad 1 small head (1½ pounds) red or green cabbage (or a mixture of both), shredded 6 carrots, cut into shreds...Read More
On St. Patrick’s Day, there’s no dish quite as iconic as a hearty serving of corned beef. This traditional Irish-American dish, gently braised with spices and vegetables, symbolizes the festive Irish spirit of the occasion. Served alongside steaming cabbage, carrots, and creamy new potatoes or boxty, each bite of succulent corned beef evokes the rich...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 tablespoons walnut oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 medium roasted beets, cooled, peeled and cubed* 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts Blue cheese, crumbled into large chunks METHOD: Put garlic, red wine vinegar, walnut oil, Dijon mustard,...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 lb. beets, greens removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 bunch watercress, washed and stemmed 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, if desired (optional) METHOD: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....Read More
