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…
Hot Off the Grill for Dad’s Day
Grilled Rib Eye with Colcannon Potato Cakes and Whiskey Steak Sauce Serves 2 Grilling season is officially here, and when it comes to cooking up something special for Dad on Sunday, a juicy steak, some delicious potato cakes, and an…
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Everyone loves this decadent dessert, a cross between a date cake and a gooey date pudding! Do not—I repeat—serve it without the sauce, which most say is truly finger-lickin’ good! It makes a very celebratory St. Patrick’s day sweet. You’ll…
Cooking Your Way To Christmas
Looking for a few new or revised recipes for tasty nibbles to serve at drinks party, family gatherings, or cozy get-togethers? If you’re hosting this year, try this classic dip-with-a-twist from my “Christmas Flavors of Ireland” cookbook. For some other classics…
BREAD PUDDING WITH WINTER FRUITS
This pudding is reminiscent of an Irish “brack,” where the fruit is first soaked in either tea or whiskey. On a recent winter visit to Dublin, I discovered this version studded with rum-soaked raisins, sultanas, and holiday fruits like dried…