Irish Bangers and Colcannon with Guinness Onion Gravy

A sweet and savory dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your family. Another selection found worthy of sharing from Closet Cooking…Colcannon is is traditionally made from mashed potatoes and kale (or cabbage), with milk (or cream) and butter. In this version, bacon and green are added boosting both texture and flavor. Bangers are Irish or English pork sausages usually served over […]

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Brunch Or Breakfast

Why not switch it up this year and do a St. Patty's day brunch/breakfast? It's the perfect opportunity to create a colorful brunch for your family. A breakfast full of shamrocks, rainbows and leprechauns.

Light & Flakey Creole Cod

Everyone knows fish is good for you and most likely we don’t eat enough of it. Personally, I need to doctor it up… and this “Creole” version is delicious. (Originally, from Cooking Light). Light and flakey yet big in flavor. SIZE: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp […]

15+ of Our Favorite, Mouth-Watering Burgers

Beyond your average burger, any one of these burger recipes will have your mouth –and your guests’ mouths watering.  1. Juicy Gooey Nacho 2. Thai Pork Burger 3. Grilled Pork with Aioli 4. Gaby’s Southwestern Beyond Burger 5. Open-Face Turkey with Gruyere 6. Spicy Sriracha 7. Paprika Lamb Burger with Almonds 8. German Pork Burger 9. Grilled Herb with Goat Cheese Burger […]

18 Foods (& Recipes) to Rev Up Your Immune System

You’ve taken your kids for their flu shots, you’ve stocked up on antibacterial soap and you’ve instructed your children to cough in their sleeve, to not share any drinks and to run for the hills when someone sneezes. But, is the food they are eating also helping to prevent the illnesses so prevalent at this time of […]

Fish Fridays: Baked Cod Casserole

The combination of wine, Gruyere cheese and toasty bread in this fish dish remind you of a delicious fondue. It is a simple and tasty dinner even if you don’t love fish. SIZE: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 medium onions, very thinly sliced 1 cup dry white wine 1 […]

V Day Gift for the Guy in your Life

I recently tried this, and it is the perfect Valentine’s gift for the man you love, OR the whiskey-loving woman you love. (Hint, hint, Larry…)  8 Ball Chocolate whiskey is smooth, delicious and is the perfect combo of booze and chocolate — which are two of my favorite things. I’m not alone on that, right? They […]

Classic Molten Chocolate Cake with Berries

Here’s what we’re baking for Valentine’s Eve: a rich, dark chocolate cake with sweet berries, thanks to the Food Network. While it’s a little time-consuming, the end result is SOOO worth it! Ingredients Cassis Berries: 1/2 cup creme de cassis 1-1/2 cups mixed berries Cake: 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins […]