My grandmother used to make zucchini bread every fall when the zucchini in her garden started getting big and there were enough to overtake her kitchen. For years, I refused to eat bread with squash in it; as soon as I saw the little green flecks in a slice of the bread, I ran the …
I have been obsessed with pirates since I was 13 years old and read Treasure Island for the first time. After that came the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and now I can’t get enough Black Sails. I had pirates on my mind when I thought of this recipe, which uses brown sugar, pineapple, jalapeno, …
This is another magnificent copycat recipe from a little pub in downtown Denver called the Irish Snug. Two years ago, we stopped there for a late night snack after a concert. I was drained and tired beyond belief, but I have never forgotten the corned beef egg rolls on their late night menu that were …
I rarely order dessert when we go out to eat, but when we go to O’Dwyer’s, I make an exception. It’s a local Irish pub that serves pasties and fish and chips along with American fare like sandwiches, salads, and pizza. Several years ago, we went for trivia night and I was intrigued by one …
These are so, so good. If you met them at a party, you’d never believe they’re healthy, but they really are: tomatoes are packed with vitamins, and quinoa gives you a full serving of protein. These are so creamy and savory, they taste like comfort food. They would be excellent as a side dish with burgers …
Everyone who tries these cookies instantly sings my praises and begs for more. It’s an old German recipe my grandmother found years ago. She made a couple of batches but quickly decided they were too much work, and the task fell to me. When I was in high school, I would sometimes make a batch on the …