I love making “special” food for holidays. It is so fun to have a reason to switch things up. I always make a traditional corned beef and cabbage meal for St. Patrick’s Day. I am a quarter Irish, after all, and I love the entire meal: the corned beef, the cabbage, the carrots, the potatoes….… Continue reading Feed Me… I’m Irish
Sorry I didn’t post anything last week but I have been cooking. Cooking like crazy. Cooking up a storm. Cooking like there’s no tomorrow. You get the point. It’s funny what happens when you start cooking for a purpose other than just for your family’s enjoyment. In this cookbook writing process there are a lot… Continue reading Tales of the Cookbook III
I would always advise you to go to the grocery store full and with a list. If you don’t you always end up buying things you don’t need and/or things that sound good at that exact moment (but almost never the next day). Sale items are also a weak spot for me. For example, if… Continue reading Always Stick To The List! (almost always)
This pasta is perfect for a cold night: creamy and comforting. Best of all, it is super easy to make. Really, I’m just punching up the flavor of jarred alfredo sauce. The four main things you need are sauce, pancetta, mushrooms and peas. If you have onions and garlic at home already, great! Throw them… Continue reading Creamy Italian Pasta
Edited 2/12/18- better toffee sauce! Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. We usually celebrate by going out for a romantic dinner. If that doesn’t fit in the schedule, we make a fancy dinner at home and eat after the kids go to bed. This year is a dinner at home kind of year. Of… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Decadence
Garlic & Olive Oil 