We often associate corned beef and cabbage with St. Patrick's Day, but you may be surprised that it doesn't originate in Ireland. It in fact is an American dish.The first generation of Irish-Americans was too poor to afford boiled bacon on St. Paddy's Day, so they turned to … [Read more...] about Make your Own Corned Beef (and Dinner)
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Weeknight One Pan Sausage and Lentils
Pork sausages are a great staple to have on hand in your freezer as they cook quickly and can be made into a number of different dishes. Dried lentils are also a versatile ingredient to have in your pantry. Put them together and you have a quick weeknight meal. We love this dish … [Read more...] about Weeknight One Pan Sausage and Lentils
Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
If you have made scalloped potatoes in the past you can be waiting hours for your raw potatoes to cook. This game changing recipe was inspired by America's Test Kitchen.They drastically cut the cooking time by precooking the potatoes, using lots of cream instead of … [Read more...] about Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
Simple & Delicious Peach Crisp
Peaches are a wonderfully versatile fruit that comes into season in late summer. It helps us manage the transition into Fall when the weather starts to turn cooler.When I am in a bit of a rush I love to make this easy peach crisp. Click here to check out more peach … [Read more...] about Simple & Delicious Peach Crisp
Healthy Rhubarb Blueberry Gems (muffins)
Back in the period when baking was done in hearth ovens, it would take a long time to bake a cake, and the final product would often be burned. In the UK, muffin tins, also called gem pans, were named after The Gem Company which made them popular around the turn of the 20th … [Read more...] about Healthy Rhubarb Blueberry Gems (muffins)
