Now this is the way to have your Baileys and coffee! This delicious dessert comes from Clodagh's Irish Kitchen and is easy to prepare. It is also pleasing to the eye. If you are a fan of tiramisu or trifles, you will certainly enjoy this Irish-Italian dessert! You can make this treat in individual portions (as shown by the pictures) or if you prefer, one big beautiful bowl. Either way, friends and family will love this Irish take on an old Italian classic. Bon Appetit! T

This delicious meal is perfect for the month of March (or really anytime of the year as it really is tasty). With St. Patrick's Day being on March 17th, why not start the celebration early with this incredible slow cooker recipe? The recipe (which I found in the Irish Cooking Bible cookbook) calls for a bottle of Irish stout beer and is simple to make. It also is perfect with my garlic and herb mashed potatoes. These fall-off-the-bone ribs will be an instant hit with frie

This wonderful pie comes from Emeril Lagasse and is great for Saint Patrick's Day! This recipe has crème de menthe and crème de cocoa in the filling as these liqueurs enhance the flavors of the pie. The crème de menthe adds a subtle mint taste to the filling, while the crème de cocoa adds a hint of cocoa flavor. The filling compliments the Oreo cookie crust perfectly. This pie is great anytime of the year, but I specifically decided to post this recipe in March as the pie

I think of March as "Irish Month" because of Saint Paddy's Day. I had a blast cooking up everything Irish last month. Clodagh's cookbook was one of the one's that helped me most during my endeavor. The book is beautiful with lots of lovely pictures of Ireland. There are also amazing food pictures that show you what you are making. It is an absolute joy to leisurely page through her book and dream of Ireland. I also dream of eating the delicious food pictured. Most of th

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