Recipes

Fire up the smoker for Easter dinner this year
For much of the country, Easter Sunday typically falls during a time of year when the weather outside is still pretty chilly. But this year Easter fal...

Slow roast lamb for Easter Sunday dinner
Easter Sunday dinners are a tradition in many families. Though the COVID-19 pandemic forced families to alter that tradition in 2020, and could very w...

Warm up with Irish coffee this St. Patrick’s Day
Though it might not be as beloved as a pint of Guinness or as inviting as a shot of Jameson’s Irish whiskey after some cold hours spent marching...

Crusty Mac and Cheese
Serves 4 to 61 pound elbow macaroni1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper1/2 cup chicken stock3/4 cup heavy cream1/2 tablespoon Worc...

Cheesecake makes a decadent Valentine’s Day treat
A cheesecake recipe can be useful on any special occasion, and especially so on Valentine’s Day. For many people, cheesecake is not cheesecake w...

Dinner’s done quickly with savory chops
More people are cooking at home in 2020, which makes this a great time to expand your culinary repertoire with delicious meals that can feed the whole...

Potato soup makes a filling meal
Many Irish dishes focus on simple, fresh ingredients that can be purchased close to home. Potatoes long have been a staple of Irish cooking. Brought t...

Fran’s Favorite Rolls
2 packages yeast½ cup warm water1 ½ cup scalded milk½ cup butter or canola oil½ cup honey2 eggs1 teaspoon salt6-7 cups all purpose...

Serve potato pancakes for holiday celebrations
Potato pancakes are traditionally served during Chanukah celebrations. This dish is often referred to as “latkes,” a Yiddish word that loo...
Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats
½ cup pumpkin½ cup peanut butter2 eggs2 ½ cups whole wheat flour (can be part white flour)½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teas...