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Baked corned beef and cabbage is one of those classic meals that I look forward to making every year around St. Patrick’s Day. While there are many ways to prepare corned beef, baking it in the oven has become my favorite method because it delivers incredible flavor with very little hands-on effort. As the corned …

Irish Shepherd’s Pie is one of those recipes that I like to make when the weather turns cold and hearty meals start sounding especially good. It’s a true comfort food classic that brings together seasoned ground meat, tender vegetables, and a rich gravy, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until lightly golden. What …

When it comes to making food to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the first dish that comes to your mind probably isn’t Irish Apple Cake. Instead, you may be more inclined to make corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, or even Irish beef stew. However, if you are looking for something to serve as …

If you are looking for a great meal to make on St. Patrick’s Day you are going to love this Bangers and Mash recipe. The traditional Irish meal consists of pork sausages and mashed potatoes served with onion gravy drizzled on top. And it is quite common that you may find a side of peas …

Irish beef stew is one of those meals that I love to make every March. Tender chunks of beef, root vegetables, and a deeply flavorful broth come together slowly on the stovetop, creating a dish that tastes like it has been simmering all day. It is rich, hearty, and filled with easy to find ingredients. …

Once you take a bite of this sandwich you will know why it has been given the honor of being called The Best Tuna Melt Sandwich recipe. Not only is it delicious and full of flavor, it is made and ready to eat in under 15 minutes! Light and flaky bits of tuna seasoned and …

This classic Minestrone soup recipe is the perfect soup to make when you are cooking for two. It is a thick and hearty vegetable soup that also contains pasta which will keep you feeling full for hours. It is a great recipe to make on a cold winter day when you can’t seem to ever …

Whenever I need a quick and easy meal that is full of flavor, I make this Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi recipe. Shrimp cooked in a light lemon garlic butter sauce and served over a bed of pasta. It’s incredibly flavorful, simple to prepare, and is ready to eat in 15 minutes! Although it is a …

When it comes to easy to prepare dinner recipes it is hard to beat this Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe that makes the perfect serving size for two to four servings. Layers of shredded chicken, cheese, and tortilla shells stacked and smothered in red enchilada sauce. Then it is put in the oven to bake until …

Crispy Orange Beef is a classic Asian inspired stir fry dish that is made with tender strips of beef and crisp-tender vegetables coated in a vibrant, sweet and slightly spicy orange sauce. It is most often served on top of a bed of cooked white rice, fried rice or Lo Mein noodles. Although it is …

If you are looking for the best and easiest recipe for perfectly cooked, flaky fish you are going to love this Oven Baked Cod recipe. It is a foolproof recipe that requires only 7 basic ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to prepare! A simple buttery garlic sauce transforms the fish fillets into a delicious, …