When I’m really stuck for a quick supper, I turn to eggs! Not fried, poached, or scrambled, but to what the French (and the Irish) call a tart or a quiche. While many use the term interchangeably, the main difference,…
Casserole Season is Here!
If it’s January, then it’s time for warming casseroles that are both flavorful and easy-to-prepare; Cottage Pie is one of those dishes! In a land where sheep were traditionally a primary food supply, it’s not surprising that lamb is the…
Berries, Berries Everywhere
Why settle for a dessert with only one kind of berry when you can combine all the best the season has to offer in a dish appropriately called “Summer Pudding.” This deliciously simple sweet some attribute to the English;…
Time For Summer Herbs
Whether you cultivate an herb garden, grow a few in pots, or simply find them irresistible at your market or farm stand, the thought of cooking with fresh herbs is, frankly, irresistible! Keep these two recipes on-hand for your next…
Another Fab Food Find: Chutney and Cheese
Deep-Fried Cheese with Pear-Cranberry Chutney Serves 4 On my last visit to Ireland in May, I stumbled upon the newest outpost of the well-known Kilkenny Shop in Shanagarry, East Cork. Business was brisk throughout the shop, including in its lovely café…
Red, White, and Blue Dessert
This red, white, and blue dessert is a take on Eton Mess, an easy-to-assemble classic summer dish with a rather inelegant name. Said to have originated at Eton College during its annual cricket game against the students of Harrow School,…
Cool, Green, Delicious
Looking for something cool, green, and delicious for summer, then try this chilled zucchini soup. Serve it in 3 to 4 ounce shot glasses for a refreshing sip between courses or in bowls for a full size starter. If you…