Irish Beef Stew Recipe

based on a Bon Appetit recipe, with the main difference being the substitution of Guinness and excellent red wine for some of the beef stock the recipe called for.  As I suspected, the addition of Guinness and red wine makes all the difference.

Sweet and Salty Nuts

These party pleasers are also mouth-watering tossed over a warm salad, casserole, or roasted vegetable dish.

Oven-Fried Pork Chops

Delicious, easy to make pork chops.  You will need a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Homemade Soft Pretzels

Those delicious homemade pretzels you could never make so good, until now!

Apple Crisp

"A simple dessert that's great served with ice cream."

Chicken Stew with Olives and Lemon

Boned, skinned chicken thighs are just as convenient as breasts, and they have an added advantage: Their succulent texture and robust flavor stand up well to braising. Add the flavors of Italian salsa verde--bright parsley, tart lemon, piquant capers, and green olives--for a fresh, fast twist on col...

Applesauce

There is nothing better than homemade applesauce with hand-picked apples, and it is so easy to do! If you want chunky applesauce, use a potato masher to mash the cooked apples. If you prefer smooth apple sauce, run the cooked apples through a food mill. The key is adding a few strips of lemon peel t...

Pancakes

Pork Chops with Herbed Cream Sauce

Moist and tender pork chops with a delicious sauce. You will need a large skillet.

Individual Fruit Compote Pies

Delicious mini pies