Deviled eggs are the ultimate classic appetizer and finger food. This version adds sour cream and a splash of pickle juice for extra creaminess and tang. How to make deviled eggs How to boil eggs for deviled egg: Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. With a slotted spoon,…
Croque Madame
Croque Madame is a French classic for a reason. It’s the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich topped with bechamel and a soft fried egg. What’s not to love? This easy French sandwich is the kind of recipe that requires a little more effort but oh man, is it worth it! There is no sandwich simpler…
Easy Lemon Shrimp Salad
This lemon shrimp salad is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Juicy seared shrimp marinated in lemon, spices and olive oil with creamy avocado, red onion and baby spinach is a delicious and easy lunch or dinner recipe. How to make shrimp salad Marinate the shrimp: Place peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl then add olive…
Easy baked Greek chicken and potatoes
Easy sheet pan baked Greek chicken is a delicious recipe with lemon, garlic and herb potatoes. Served with Greek salad, it makes the perfect family dinner. Everyone loves a good sheet pan dinner, right? This easy baked Greek chicken with lemony-garlic potatoes is the kind of food you want after a long day and it…
Easy Fresh Fruit Skewers
Fresh fruit skewers served with chocolate dipping sauce is a delicious and beautiful way to serve fresh fruit at parties or picnics. What fruit to use for fruit skewers Because fruit skewers are usually made ahead, it’s important to use fruit that won’t oxidize (turn brown) like apples, pears or bananas or go soft very…
Whole wheat cinnamon brown sugar banana muffins
A handful of pantry staples are all you need to make these delicious one-bowl whole wheat banana muffins flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar. How to make banana muffins Bananas: To make sure you get the most banana flavor into your muffins (and this counts for banana bread too), use bananas that are very ripe. I’m…
Butter chicken curry
Tender chicken cooked in a rich, fragrant tomato-based curry sauce makes the perfect butter chicken. Perfect served with steamed rice and naan bread. How to make butter chicken? Marinate the chicken: Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into 2cm/1 inch cubes. Combine plain yogurt, spices, tomatoes, ginger and garlic in a blender and blend…
Lemon pepper chicken thighs
Seasoned with lemon, pepper and garlic, these juicy lemon pepper chicken thighs are easy to make and a delicious easy dinner recipe. Chicken thighs are a staple in my kitchen and there’s just nothing as delicious as a chicken dinner. It helps that chicken thighs are incredibly versatile and that they are always juicy and…
Irish Potato Pancakes
These simple Irish potato pancakes are the ultimate, easy breakfast recipe but will be an equally delicious appetizer served with sour cream. How to make Irish potato pancakes The difference between a regular potato pancake and an Irish potato pancakes (or Boxty) is that Irish pancakes contain both mashed potatoes and grated raw potato. This…
Creamy Broccoli Chicken Pasta
When you need dinner ready under 30 minutes, this broccoli chicken pasta with the creamiest sauce will save the day. Say hello to your family’s new favorite! How to make broccoli chicken pasta The sauce: This sauce is very much based off of my Alfredo sauce recipe. The sauce is made with butter, cream and Parmesan…
Honey garlic chicken thighs
Easy honey garlic chicken thighs with sticky sauce is perfect for weeknight dinners when served with steamed rice and greens. I’ve been making a variation of this honey garlic chicken thighs recipe for years. It’s so easy and the kind of recipe I just know will be a hit with everyone I feed it to….
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
5 ingredients is all that is needed for this crowd pleaser. Homemade Alfredo sauce is the simplest, most delicious pasta sauce recipe you’ll ever make. How to make Alfredo sauce I’m not lying when I say that Alfredo sauce is the easiest pasta sauce recipe you can make. This recipe takes no more than 10…
Creamy Mughlai Chicken
Mughlai chicken is the perfect creamy curry recipe. Made with almonds, spices and aromatics, this curry is a guaranteed crowd favorite. If you love korma, you’re going to LOVE this version. How to make Mughlai Chicken Marinate the chicken: Mix together plain yogurt (I like using Greek yogurt), ground cumin, coriander, cardamom, turmeric and cinnamon. Add…
Creamy salmon pasta
Seared salmon in creamy dill sauce on pasta. This easy dinner recipe takes minutes to make and will be a hit with your friends and family. How to make creamy salmon pasta Cook the salmon: The salmon for this creamy pasta is simply seared before being flaked into the sauce. Pat skin-on salmon fillets dry with…
Creamed spinach grilled cheese sandwich
Golden, buttery bread encasing hot, melty creamed spinach. This creamed spinach grilled cheese is all your sandwich dreams, come true. Would you just take a look at that. That melty, luscious spinach and feta filling with a little mozzarella for that extra bit of ooze. Yes please! How to make a grilled cheese sandwich It’s…
Slow cooked Irish lamb stew
Succulent lamb cooked in a rich gravy flavored with thyme and Guinness, makes this Irish lamb stew the perfect comfort food served with mashed potatoes. If soft, succulent lamb cooked in a rich Guinness and red wine gravy with potatoes and carrots seems like your kind of thing, you’ve come to the right place. And…
Easy Greek meatballs with feta cheese
Juicy Greek meatballs made with beef, lamb and feta cheese is a delicious, easy recipe perfect for lunch, dinner or as an appetizer. How to make Greek meatballs This recipe is a version of one of my favorite Greek recipes, Keftedes, that I fall back on all the time. The added feta cheese in the…
Creamy healthy oatmeal with maple bananas
Starting your day with a bowl of creamy healthy oatmeal is always a good idea, especially when you top that bowl with maple caramelized bananas. Is oatmeal healthy? Saying oatmeal is healthy is a bit of an understatement. Not only is oatmeal delicious and filling, it’s also one of the healthiest grains around. Oats are…
Lemon Chicken Piccata Meatballs
These lemon chicken piccata meatballs are easy to make and perfect served with al dente pasta for a delicious family dinner. What’s in lemon chicken piccata meatballs? Chicken mince / Ground chicken Lemon zest Garlic / Garlic powder Breadcrumbs Parmesan cheese Whole egg Parsley Dried oregano and thyme Salt and pepper How to make chicken…
Crispy Fish and Chips
The crispiest beer battered fish and chips is an irresistible classic. Serving it with homemade tartar sauce takes it over the top! Every now and then the craving for proper fish and chips hits me. And then there’s nothing I can think of except for crispy fish and chunky chips. Not fries. Chips. Thick, chunky,…
Cheese and herb Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread flavored with cheese and herbs is the perfect, easy bread to serve with hearty stews or soups. It’s also perfect served simply with butter and the ultimate side dish for St. Patrick’s day. I am a big fan of easy, no-knead bread recipes. They make great side dishes and are perfect to…