Don’t put those slow cookers away just because spring has arrived!! Slow cookers are still a great option for warmer months too, especially when you want to spend more time outside than in the kitchen. Check out this “spring” recipe that will surely have you singing with the birds. Slow...
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Feta and Walnuts
Strawberries are very versatile, but they are a fragile fruit and should be stored in the refrigerator unwashed until ready to use. Strawberries are usually used in sweet treats or eaten raw. Spinach Strawberry Salad with Feta and Walnuts is a savory recipe that uses strawberries to add a nice...
Health Benefits of Strawberries
I’m highlighting another produce item off the March produce list. Strawberries are a favorite of our household and their season begins now through summer. Although strawberries can be found all year long in the grocery stores, you can tell by their color and taste when they are at their peak...
Braised Cabbage
A simple Irish dish that takes no time at all to prepare and cook, but don’t mistake the simplicity for the robust flavor this dish brings!! Braised Cabbage is the perfect side dish as it goes great with almost anything. Check out the recipe below… you won’t believe that cabbage...
Tropical Fruit Salsa
A tropical fruit salsa in the season of winter… yes, please!!! With spring fast approaching, sunshine and warm temperatures are on my mind and this recipe is perfect for celebrating that. Tropical fruit salsa combines pineapple, mango, mandarin oranges, and kiwi with a light vinaigrette. A perfect snack with tortilla...
Health Benefits of Mangoes
March produce item that is called the “king of the fruits” in some parts of the world. Native to India and Southeast Asia, mangoes are a stone fruit which means that have a large seed in the middle. Mangoes are low in calories and high in Vitamin C, which makes...
Mashed Potatoes Kale Colcannon
A healthy twist on a classic mashed potato dish… Colcannon is an Irish dish that is mashed potatoes and cabbage mixed together. The following recipe is Colcannon with an added twist... kale and green onions give this recipe color, texture, extra flavor, and a whole lot of nutrition!! Check out...
Irish Stew
Throughout the week, I’m going to offer a few healthy, St. Patrick’s Day recipes that I think will be a real hit at the dinner table. Green beer and fried fish sandwiches, those are good too, but maybe try something a little healthier for you and save the calories for...
Guava Breakfast Cake
If you ever find yourself with a large amount of guavas and you don’t know what to do with them… try making Guava Breakfast Cake. It may be more of a dessert than a breakfast, but everything in moderation is acceptable… right? When choosing your guavas in the store, try...
FIXATE Guacamole
One of the ways I use avocados the most is making guacamole. Guacamole can be made so many different ways, and even the ingredients and texture is totally up to how you like it. The following guacamole recipe is from FIXATE and is bit more on the chunkier side bursting...