This orzo pasta salad is loaded full of spring asparagus and artichokes. A bit of white wine vinegar and lemon juice make this the perfect salad for an early season picnic or a a springy Easter dinner. Easter is less than two weeks away. It seems like it's been coming … [Read more...] about Spring Orzo Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
Recipes
How-To: Basic Cinnamon Rolls
The essential cinnamon roll recipe that everyone needs to have tucked away in their bag of tricks. This one is Swedish in origin, a kanelbulle or "cinnamon bun," and rest assured there is plenty of cardamom in the dough for a spicy kick. I'm the oldest of five in my family. … [Read more...] about How-To: Basic Cinnamon Rolls
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Ireland Style
A creamy macaroni and cheese recipe that will satisfy both young and old made with Kerrygold cheese and butter from grass-fed cows. This mac and cheese reheats beautifully the next day with just a bit of milk or cream stirred in. Ole pointed out a few weeks ago that our … [Read more...] about Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Ireland Style
White Pizza with Shrimp on Naan
A white pizza sauce made with garlic and oil graces leftover naan and is topped off with green onions, black olives and shrimp for a quick and easy pizza night or a stunning appetizer tray. Sometimes life has a way of sneaking up on you. It's the random phone calls, doctor … [Read more...] about White Pizza with Shrimp on Naan
Baby Shower Macarons for i am baker
French macarons are meringue-like almond cookies that are filled with jams, buttercream or ganache. They come in several different flavors, and macarons happen to be the perfect virtual baby shower treat for my dear friend Amanda from {i am baker}. Lately I feel as though … [Read more...] about Baby Shower Macarons for i am baker