Irish cream liqueur is truly a gift from the gods. If you have never tasted it, please do me a favour and run to the store now and buy yourself a bottle. It’s delicious on the rocks during a summer day or – my favourite…
Have you ever been eating a dish and thought “hmm, basil would really step this up a notch” or “this soup would be way better with a bit of heat”? If you are reading this blog post, my guess is yes. Creating your own recipes…
Who doesn’t like a quick, easy and delicious meal on the BBQ? I know I do. Most of the time if I’m looking for something fast I turn to burgers or brats. Rarely do I think of chicken, mainly because it can be dry and…
Guinness stew is an amazing meal on its own, but when transformed into a pie it becomes truly incredible. The combo of rich, meaty stew laced into a flaky, buttery crust is hard to resist. Like all hearty, slow cooked meals this is ideally made…
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…