Whether you celebrate Easter as a religious holiday or a secular one that welcomes spring, there’s typically a feast involved, often featuring a large hunk of meat. Worldwide, lamb (from sheep one year or younger) is traditionally eaten in the spring as a celebration of the start of the growing […]
You may have outgrown green beer, but it’s still fun to pull together a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in honor of Irish culture and heritage. Soda bread, lamb stew, seafood pie, colcannon are all good places to start, but without corned beef and cabbage, are you really doing St. Patrick’s […]
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day. And while many people usually associate celebrations of Ireland’s patron saint with pints of Guinness, glasses of whiskey, and other potent potables, traditional Irish cooking (or the Americanized take on it) is also a central element of enjoying St. Pat’s Day. If you’re like many Americans, […]
This Valentine’s Day, spend the night cooking in, instead of braving the less-than-romantic crowds. We’ve got the perfect menu for you. This Valentine’s Day menu prioritizes one theme: special, but accessible. You won’t find complicated, intimidating recipes on this list. Instead, you’ll find: A warming, lightly sweet cocktail to start […]
With one game left in the football season, there’s one more SUPER opportunity remaining to wow your friends and family with some crave-worthy game day dishes and appetizers. We’re all looking forward to the big game, but why not make most talked about part of the night your amazing party […]
Whether drenched in spicy Buffalo sauce or coated in an Asian glaze, chicken wings are a winning party appetizer choice. Pair them with some crunchy veggies or your favorite side dish, and you can even whip together a complete meal. These chicken wing recipes run the gamut from traditional to […]
There are so many gatherings to attend during the holidays. From full-on holiday dinners to cookie swaps, Friends-mas, and office holiday parties, you’re bound to encounter an array of chances to load up on holiday treats. Or, perhaps you’ve been tasked with bringing a holiday bite or two to the […]
Follow this blog on Bloglovin Gloriously tender filet mignon is one the most prized cuts of steak you can serve. With no connective tissue to add fat or toughness, the little rounds of steak are smooth and buttery. Such great steak can be tricky to prepare properly, and nothing is […]
A sticky-sweet glazed ham is a Christmas staple, but there are so many other show-stopping roasts — made from all kinds of meat — to make the centerpiece of your holiday spread. From beef roasts including New York strip roast and ribeye roast to pork loin roast to lamb and […]
It’s rare that we’re not left with a hefty container full of turkey by the end of Thanksgiving. I mean, some of us even plan for it. Because of the hours of preparation that go into a Thanksgiving feast, it’s important to have ways to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. So, […]
‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving and before pacing throughout the house, you found the perfect last-minute guide with the click of a mouse. Prepping and planning for a Thanksgiving celebration takes a lot of work, whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth time hosting the special holiday meal. The […]
What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without a little turkey gravy? Okay, a lot of turkey gravy. We’re here to break down the history of this Thanksgiving mainstay, along with the different methods for preparing it, its many uses, and our favorite simple, homemade recipe. Read on for the ultimate guide to […]