Sticking true to our Irish background, I grew up in a meat and potato household. Whether it was steak, pork or chicken, the ultimate complement to the meat was always some type of potato side dish. Baked potatoes wrapped in bacon, red skin garlic mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes and cheesy potatoes were just a few…
Archives for September 2010
{Tips & Tricks} Making a Rustic Tart + Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Rustic Tart Recipe
A rustic tart is one of the easiest dishes to prepare. Plain and simple. Whether you want to prepare a sweet or a savory tart, regardless of the ingredients you use, rustic tarts are a beautiful way to showcase fruits and vegetables while providing a simple yet classic taste. The combination of the soft but flaky…
Prosciutto, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tart
Over the past few months, my obsession with puff pastry dough has grown exponentially. I always love having this dough in the freezer because it’s so easy to work with and it is perfect to have on hand just in case I need to throw together a quick but tasty appetizer or dessert. After preparing…
{Tips & Tricks} Labor Day Recipe Roundup
Whether you are firing up your grill, heading to the beach, spending time on your boat, hitting some golf balls or kicking up your feet to relax, one thing is certain…It’s Friday which means it’s officially the start of the long-awaited, joyously-celebrated Labor Day weekend! With the help of my food blogging friends, I was…
Amazing Taste Perfectly Seasoned Pork Chops {Giveaway}
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Tracey K for winning the nine packets of Amazing Taste seasoning plus the recipe cards! A big thanks to all who entered the giveaway! A couple weeks ago, I was approached by Amazing Taste and they asked me if I was interested in trying their seasonings. I’m always…