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Pre- St. Paddy’s: Shepherd’s Pie

March 16, 2013
Pre- St. Paddy’s: Shepherd’s Pie

I was wondering what I should make to celebrate the start of St. Paddy’s weekend without making corned beef just yet (saving it for Sunday of course). Then I realized Shepherd’s Pie would be an excellent choice! I love all-in-one dishes. Easy and comforting for a relaxing Saturday. Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground...

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Celebrate St. Patty’s: Easy Corned Beef

March 17, 2012
Celebrate St. Patty’s: Easy Corned Beef

First off, Happy St. Patty’s Day! This morning, I was at my local Bristol Farms getting my usual cup of coffee. I wasn’t going to prepare anything Irish today - it was just going to be a nice and relaxing Saturday. But something caught me off guard. The stacks of marinated corned beef brisket, along with Irish cheese...

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Perfect Prime Rib

December 28, 2011
Prime Rib

I chose to prepare a standing rib roast for our Christmas Eve dinner this year. It is a classic holiday dish that takes a total of 5 minutes to prepare (excluding roasting time). It was the perfect choice simply because it turned out perfect. Standing Rib Roast Adapted from Food Network Serves 4 Ingredients...

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Sinful Treat: The Welsh Rabbit

July 4, 2011
Sinful Treat: The Welsh Rabbit

No, the Welsh Rabbit has nothing to do with rabbits. You see? No rabbits. Welsh Rabbit, or Welsh Rarebit (which was a term coined later on to avoid confusion with rabbits), is basically hot savory melted cheese served over bread. It is an old British tavern food that has been around since the 18th...

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Gastropub Cuisine, Gourmet Pork Shoulder Pizza

February 8, 2011
Gastropub Cuisine, Gourmet Pork Shoulder Pizza

Although there are numerous restaurants that I love and enjoy, there are only a handful that inspire my cooking. Those are the restaurants I look forward to visiting everytime. Waterloo & City is one of them. Waterloo & City was designed as a traditional British gastropub, which by definition has a relaxed atmosphere while...

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