Merlot Braised Beef Short Ribs are luscious beef short ribs slowly simmered in a robust wine and tomato sauce until fork-tender. This one-pot meal is the ultimate comfort food, even better when served over mashed potatoes, creamy grits, or boiled pasta. *This is an update on a post I wrote in January 2020. The images…
Main Dishes
Guinness Beef Stew (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Also)
This rustic Guinness Beef Stew is loaded with aromatic veggies and chunks of beef and potatoes, all swimming in a velvety broth with profound, malty flavors compliments of Ireland’s national brew. Make this your go-to recipe for chilly weather, a celebratory dinner for St. Patrick’s Day, or just a bowl of comfort when you need…
Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips are made with juicy cod deep-fried in a batter for a traditional Irish meal and served with thick, crisp chips or fries. In Ireland, fish and chips are frequently referred to as “One and One.” And, while I’m a sucker for a banging Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe, I have to tell you: it’s…
Gochujang Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Gochujang Chicken Wings are crisp wings tossed in a slightly spicy, fermented Korean red chili paste. They’re easy to make and quick too, but more importantly, addictively delicious. What are Gochujang Air Fryer Chicken Wings? Gochujang Air Fryer Chicken Wings are seasoned wings cooked with minimal fat in the air fryer to create a crisp…
Gumbo with Andouille Sausage, Chicken, and Seafood
Gumbo is a Louisiana stew that’s packed with juicy sausage, chicken, and two types of seafood- swimming in a thick broth that you can drink on its own. A portion of rice or potato salad, yes, potato salad, is the only accompaniment you need here. Do crackers and tabasco also work? Yes. But that’s a personal…
Black Eyed Pea Fritters with Sofrito Dipping Sauce
Black Eyed Pea Fritters are a great appetizer option for your next gathering or to serve as a light lunch. This vegetarian snack is simple to make but is loaded with earthy, spiced flavor. The Sofrito Dipping Sauce might become your preferred condiment for all of your dipping needs. What are Black Eyed Peas? …
Salmorejo de Jueyes with Coconut Grits Cakes
Salmorejo de Jueyes (Stewed Crab Meat) with Coconut Grits Cakes is a beautiful medley of cultures. While most people are fawning over shrimp and grits, I’m serving up saucy Puerto Rican crab meat with a heavy African influence. The result is an entree that makes you think of ancestry, privilege, and where we have yet…
Caldo Santo (Coconut Seafood Stew)
Caldo Santo is a Puerto Rican coconut and seafood stew served during the Lenten season. The rich coconut broth swims with chunks of fresh and salted fish, shellfish, and tubers typical of Puerto Rican cuisine. Not only is it a filling soup, but its flavor is also mellow and creamy. This is a great one-pot…
Sancocho (Latin American Meat and Vegetable Stew)
Sancocho is a meat and vegetable stew that’s common in Latin America. Each country has its own variation of the comforting recipe, but this one is a compilation of the lot of them. A beef stock base adds more flavor to this sancocho than using water alone. And a combination of meats and veggies assures…
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Sauce
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with a homemade cocktail sauce elevates the boring party appetizer to new flavor heights. You can make the savory spiced cocktail sauce days ahead. With help from the seafood counter, even the shrimp is an easy fix. This recipe will be the go-to starter for your soirees and parties. What is Shrimp…
