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Vera is my Sister-in-Law, and she lives in New Mexico where Spanish Rice is as common on the every day table as Pinto Beans! As I have mentioned in previous posts…Vera, makes the best Mexican Food I have ever tasted. She makes her dishes with a love of food and it shows in her cooking….
Cabbage, cooked cabbage in particular…. has a bad name, but add bacon and onions…and I am here to defend it. Try this recipe and you will discover that it’s a fabulous side dish with a roast chicken, corned beef or I happen to like it as a meal in itself! Serve this at your St….
It is not a fruitcake, although you might say it is similar! I like it better than fruitcake,…it has raisins and golden raisins too…so if you don’t care for raisins..this might not be for you. However, try it before you form an opinion!
Scalloped Corn…just like my grandmother used to make. This recipe has been around for years….It is great for a complete meal in the oven such as Meat Loaf, Baked Potatoes, Broccoli and Cheese, Roasted Chicken….you get the idea! 🙂 Comfort Food! Or Grill Fish, make a Garden Salad and pop the scalloped corn in the…
The Captain and I try to view a sunset and sunrise whenever we travel… and I have to tell you that we have viewed some amazing sunrises and sunsets! (We check them out at home too!) We make it a point to rise early and find the best vantage point for taking pictures and enjoying…
Good Morning my friends and today I have a wonderful easy and delicious recipe for Irish Beef Stew for you. I will admit, most Irish stews call for lamb …I really like the use of lamb in a stew, but this recipe is made with beef and is a staple at our home. It is…
Here is a quick and easy recipe. I like to use leftovers to make it and then it doesn’t seem to take anytime at all. It seems I always have leftover mashed potatoes because I make enough for Cox’s Army as my mother used to say. Shepherds Pie shouts Irish casserole! This recipe has been…
“Colcannon, the humble and beloved dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage, gets extra richness of flavor from leeks, butter, caraway, and anise seeds. It’s a perfect side for your corned beef dinner.”
Delicious Irish Shamrock green velvet cupcakes made with a cake mix! Saves time and tastes good too.
Sugar cookies! I love to make sugar cookies and using cookie cutters to shape for whichever holiday we are celebrating. These sugar cookies are made with cream cheese and very good.
Deviled Eggs are a favorite at picnics, or any time…I like to use a few drops of green food coloring to the yolks for St Patrick’s Day and little pieces of ham to make green eggs and ham. Soooo good!
Irish Soda Bread! If it is St. Patrick’s Day….you just gotta have Irish Soda Bread! A good old fashioned soda bread with just the basic ingredients. Buttermilk gives this crusty loaf a good flavor. Yes, sometimes I give in to my sweet tooth and add raisins…even golden raisins, or both. I come from an Irish…