Salads do not have to be boring, and they do not have to be unhealthy to be delicious!  As a salad lover, I am always looking for new and fun combinations that turn a normal bowl of leaves into something special.  This recipe plays off…

Fish and chips are a classic combo and, if you are in the UK, tend to be served with mushy peas. These may not sound fantastic, but paired with crispy, salty, beer-battered fish they are fantastic.  Authentic mushy peas are made with marrowfat peas, which…

Lamb was not a meat I ate growing up, likely a combination of being a picky eater and living in midwest America.  Australia, once again, is to thank for my foray into the wonderful world of lamb.  Australians love lamb and now so do I!…

The idea to cook ham on the BBQ instead of in the oven came to me when I was living in Sydney.  Easter was around the corner with a forecast of 85 degrees and sunny – and I had no air conditioning in my apartment. …

Lemon desserts have always been my go-to, even as a child. I remember my mom used to sneak a lemon-filled doughnut into my lunchbox every year on my birthday and still surprises me with one anytime I am home.  Therefore, it is no surprise that…

To start off, I have to admit that this recipe has a few steps and an array of ingredients – although most you will likely already have in your pantry (or liquor cabinet).  Because of this, I wouldn’t necessarily bust these out to eat by…

Shakshuka is a Mediterranean dish of eggs poached in a savoury sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic that is typically spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper.  Its origins are disputed, some saying it is from the Ottoman Empire, some from Morocco and others…

At first glance, this recipe may seem daunting.  It has a long ingredient list and it takes 16 hours to make. But I promise you it is nowhere near as challenging as you think.  I bet you have 90% of the ingredients already in your…

Saint Patrick’s Day 2020 was one of the strangest, soberest and surreal St. Paddy’s day in history due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Stuck at home, unable to attend any parades or take down any pints in the pub, my husband and I turned to canned Guinness to…

Believe it or not, Gin was first introduced to the world as an herbal medicine (a medicine I wouldn’t mind taking!).  From there it slowly made its way into the liquor we all know today.  The classic Gin and Tonic cocktail on the other hand…