Colcannon is a lovely Irish comfort food combining potatoes and cabbage, all mashed together. It can be served as side dish, or if you add sausages it can become a main course feast. At Halloween, it served to predict marriage. Charms were hidden in the mashed potatoes and any … [Read more...] about Comforting Cabbage Colcannon
Winter
Comforting Irish Stew
There is nothing as comforting as stew when it is cold outside. Celebrate Branson's heritage with the way the Irish prepare stew, with beer added. King George V loved Irish Stew, but his version was made with mutton. Comforting Irish Stew There is nothing as … [Read more...] about Comforting Irish Stew
Beef Bone Broth
Bone broth is the latest in health trends. Grandmothers would be so proud that what is old is new again. Make your own beef broth for soups or just to enjoy on it's own. Beef Bone Broth Bone broth is the latest in health trends. Grandmothers would be so proud that what is … [Read more...] about Beef Bone Broth
Hearty Beef Beet Borscht
Borscht or Borshch was once enjoyed by the Romans, with beets and cabbage grown specifically to be enjoyed in the soup. The modern version as we know it started to appear in the 15th century. Did you know that beets were prescribed as an aphrodisiac?! An unproved food legend … [Read more...] about Hearty Beef Beet Borscht
The Best Boeuf Bourguignon
This dish is essentially an upstairs version of a simple beef stew, named for Burgundy after the type of wine which was used in the dish. Boeuf Bourguignon, a delectable beef stew, celebrates its roots through homage to its prized Charolais cattle. Reputed for their distinct … [Read more...] about The Best Boeuf Bourguignon
