I love good, buttery shortbread, and this recipe from King Arthur Flour, delivers just that! If you do not have a shortbread mold, you can still make this recipe by using an 8 inch cake pan. I found my shortbread mold at Amazon. They have a very nice selection of molds if you are interested. This Irish Cream Shortbread recipe is a perfect finish for my Irish themed month. It would make a lovely addition to an afternoon tea or coffee or as a quick sweet to brighten your d

Here is another great recipe from Clodagh's Irish Kitchen by Clodagh McKenna. I have been mashing potatoes for over twenty-five years, and I thought my potatoes were pretty good. That was until I tried these creamed potatoes! The ingredients are simple, but the procedure is what makes these potatoes "creamy". Check out this recipe and taste these creamy mashed potatoes for yourself! Bon Appetit! Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes 1/3 cup warm milk 1/4 teaspoon

Here is another great recipe from Clodagh's Irish Kitchen cookbook by Clodagh McKenna. This is one of the best chocolate cakes I have ever tasted. It is rich, dark, and sweet. I was not too sure about putting beer in my cake, but it really adds a beautiful depth to the chocolate. I love the cream cheese frosting in this recipe too! The frosting serves as a nice counterpoint to the cakes dark chocolatey richness. As Clodagh says in her cookbook, "Guinness adds a wonderfu

The Irish theme continues with this amazing recipe from Clodagh's Irish Kitchen cookbook. The recipe starts the cooking process on the stovetop (to ensure the chicken skin gets 'crisp') and finishes cooking in the oven. The sauce is lovely with a hint of tarragon and really compliments the chicken. This creamy Irish whiskey sauce is thin, but the mushrooms give the sauce more substance. I found this recipe easy to prepare and elegant to serve! Also, it goes great with th

I like making this bread, because it is quick, easy, and almost foolproof. This particular recipe is adapted from the Irish Cooking Bible, and I love the versatility of it. You can omit the spice and herb variations and just bake a basic loaf. You can also substitute these spices and herbs with your own combinations. The cross is cut into the top of the bread to help it rise, and according to Irish folklore, the cross will both ward away the devil and bring good luck or g

Have you been looking for a good lamb stew? Look no further! You found it. I love the simplicity of this rustic dish. It also has amazing savory flavors that are hard to resist! Serve this classic stew with Irish soda bread (our next blog post), and you will have a hearty delicious meal that will get you warm in no time. Bon Appetit! Tips: Plan ahead! Read through the recipe before you begin cooking. The directions call for an oven proof Dutch oven (6 quart). If you d

Here is a pie that would be wonderful for any St. Patrick's Day celebration. I found this yummy dessert in Betty Crocker's New Cookbook and had to try it! This pie is perfect for the month of March. If you are a fan of Bailey's Irish Cream, you will definitely love this pie. For those who prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can replace the liqueur with Irish Cream creamer. The marshmallow filling is delicious, and the chocolate cookie crumb crust is utterly mouthwatering

It is said that everybody is Irish on Saint Patrick's Day, and what better way to celebrate than with corned beef and cabbage! This recipe turns out a delicious meal that pretty much cooks itself! It will take you about fifteen minutes in the morning to put the ingredients together in a slow cooker, and at supper time, you will have a wonderful Irish meal! That leaves you (the cook) with lots of free time to join in the St. Patrick's Day festivities! Yay! And as a bonus,

This is a wonderful side dish that pairs well with the steak pinwheels, but they can compliment any main meal that needs a side. These little potatoes are packed with amazing flavor that will make your taste buds dance. This recipe is quick and easy to do. If you are planning to make the steak pinwheels, you can even roast the potatoes at the same time you roast your steak. There's no reason not to try these delicious potatoes! Bon Appetit! Tip: Granulated garlic is coars