Corned Beef and Rye Panzanella
Corned Beef and Rye Panzanella
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Leftovers are put to good use in this Corned Beef and Rye Panzanella! Day old rye bread is toasted and tossed with radicchio, roasted brussles sprouts, onion, leftover corned beef and tossed in a zippy horseradish dijon vinaigrette!


  • 1 tablespoon shallot (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard (I used country style dijon)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground )
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small head radicchio (cored and chopped)
  • 6 to 8 cups rye bread (homemade or store-bought, cubed)
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 8 ounces corned beef (leftovers and chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (minced )
  • 1 tablespoon chives (snipped )

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Roasted Cheddar Cauliflower with Bacon
Roasted Cheddar Cauliflower with Bacon
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This Roasted Cheddar Cauliflower with Bacon is delicious and easy! Sharp Irish white cheddar cheese is melted all over roasted cauliflower and crispy bacon.This recipe will serve 4.


  • 6 slices center cut bacon (chopped)
  • 1½ pounds cauliflower florets
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons reserved bacon fat (warm)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 4 ounces Irish sharp white cheddar (freshly grated)
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

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Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
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This Creamy Potato Leek Soup is a delicious one-pot soup consisting of potatoes, leeks, yellow onion and garlic pureed into a velvety flavorful soup. A drizzle of heavy cream and snipped fresh chives takes it over the top. This recipe yields 6 (1½ cup) servings.


  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 1¼ pounds leeks (trimmed, rinsed well and sliced)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces.)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream (for drizzling)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives (snipped)
  • freshly ground black pepper

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Irish Potato Farls
Irish Potato Farls
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These Irish Potato Farls are the perfect accompaniment to your breakfast! Mashed steamed potatoes are mixed with flour, melted butter, salt and pepper and fried in a skillet with butter. This recipe serves 6.


  • 1½ pounds russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (divided)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons butter (for frying)
  • flaky salt
  • snipped fresh chives

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Guinness Beef Pot Pie
Guinness Beef Pot Pie
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This Guinness Beef Pot Pie is full of tender beef and vegetables in a thick, rich and flavorful stout gravy and topped with an Irish cheddar pie crust. This delicious St. Patrick's Day pot pie will serve 8 generously.


  • 6 slices bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 3 pounds bottom round roast (cut into 1-1½ inch pieces)
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms (cleaned and quartered)
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Guinness stout beer
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 1 pound potatoes (baby redskin halved if not bitesize)
  • 8 ounces pearl onions (blanched fresh and halved (or use 8 ounces frozen and cut in half if large) - see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup peas
  • 1 recipe cheddar pie crust
  • 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)

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Pistachio Oat Milk Latte
Pistachio Oat Milk Latte
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Create this seasonal Starbucks drink in the comfort of your own home! In this Pistachio Oat Milk Latte, homemade pistachio butter is blended with sweetened condensed milk, a shot of espresso, warm frothed oat milk (or milk of your choice) and is drizzled with a salted brown butter topping.Yields 1 (10 ounce) mug, but can easily be doubled to serve more.


  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 pinch flaky salt (to taste)
  • 1 splash vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon pistachio butter
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 shot espresso
  • 3/4 cup oat milk (preferably Oatly barista blend or milk of choice)
  • 1 pinch pistachios (chopped, for serving (optional))

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Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup
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Italian Wedding Soup is a flavorful soup consisting of small, bite-size meatballs, tender veggies and spinach, a simple parmesan infused broth. The soup is then ladled over cooked ancini di pepe pasta and served with a sprinkle or two of freshly grated parmesan cheese.


  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving)
  • 1 small shallot (very finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced small)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced small)
  • 3 short stalks celery (diced small)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 parmesan cheese rind
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup ancini di pepe
  • 2½ ounces baby spinach (chopped)

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Homemade Chicken Pot Pies
Homemade Chicken Pot Pies
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These Homemade Chicken Pot Pies are incredibly delicious and cozy. Homemade pie crust tops ramekins filled with an easy, lusciously creamy homemade chicken and vegetable filling.


  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1 large carrot (diced)
  • 2 rib celery (short stalks) (diced)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth ( or stock)
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or about 2 to 3 cups cooked and chopped)
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn
  • 2 medium cooked potatoes (diced (roughly about 2 cups))
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 recipe homemade pie crust
  • 8 (12 ounce) ramekins

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Sheet Pan Pierogies and Kielbasa with Cabbage
Sheet Pan Pierogies and Kielbasa with Cabbage
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Sheet Pan Pierogies and Kielbasa (with Cabbage) is a super simple and comforting meal for any night of the week. Crispy pierogies and smoky kielbasa is served with flavorful and tender cabbage.


  • avocado oil spray (or use olive oil spray)
  • 1/2 medium green cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon paste (I use Better Than Bouillon, more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 13 to 16 ounces pre-cooked kielbasa (sliced (I use hardwood smoked turkey))
  • 20 ounces pierogies (frozen (we like sour cream and chive))
  • kosher salt ( to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper ( to taste)
  • paprika (to taste)
  • mustard (for kielbasa)
  • sour cream (for pierogies)
  • snipped chives (for garnish)

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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is fun twist on the traditional Marry Me Chicken dish with the addition of cheese filled pasta. Cheese tortellini is tossed with seasoned cooked chicken in a luscious sun-dried tomato parmesan cheese sauce.Yields 4 generous to 6 smaller servings.


  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 1½ tablespoons italian seasoning
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium shallot (finely chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (more or less to taste (optional))
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine (like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1¼ cup heavy cream ((see notes below))
  • 20 ounces cheese filled tortellini
  • 1/2 small lemon (juiced)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

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