Lighter Shepherd’s Pie

Ahh there is nothing better than comfort food, but when trying to eat healthier, it means, NO COMFORT FOOD! Well, since we still want our comfort food while eating right, I needed to scour recipes for healthier versions of our favorites. I can across this recipe from Ellie Krieger and knew I just had to [...]

Guinness Cupcakes

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! I have been eyeing these cupcakes since last year!! Now is the time..I would have never thought to add beer to chocolate, but it is definitely a winner!! These are great for St Pat’s Day or a fun birthday party especially for men!!
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
1 cup stout (such as Guinness)
1 cup (2 sticks) [...]

Another cut out cookie recipe for St Paddy’s Day!

What a great tasty recipe. I really like the deep flavor of  these cookies. Most sugar cookies are better the day after once all the butter and vanilla start to meld together. But with these were good right out of the oven ( I of course had to taste the piece that fell off!!). They were [...]

Irish Kiss

Mmmmmmm…nothing better than coffee, liquor, and whipped cream! What a great way to celebrate my heritage. An Irish Kiss is a great drink recipe that can be easily made for one or a whole group!
I am also submitting this to Joelen’s Culinary Adventures Wine and Dine Monthly Event-Irish Bev’s and Bites.
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
3/4 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
3/4 [...]

Irish Coffee

My favorite after dinner drink. Nothing is better after a great meal especially when you are Irish!! The Bailey’s and coffee together make a perfect blend!
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
Hot coffee
1 tsp sugar-I use Splenda
2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
2 oz. half and half
Directions:
Mix hot coffee with chilled Bailey’s and half and half. Add sugar and stir. Serve in a [...]