This is a great light - not too sweet cookie - I love to make in spring and summer since they are so pretty with the jam in the center. Tip: I like to put the jam in a Ziploc bag and cut the corner and use that to squeeze the jam into the center of...
Join us for an exciting and interactive evening of cooking, eating, and socializing at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen in Charlotte on Thursday, May 11th, from 6-9 pm, where we'll be focusing on the delicious flavor of lamb meat. Our Tapas Cooking Class will teach you how to...
Argentina is a very beautiful country known for its colorful culture and culinary heritage. The cuisine is very traditional yet simple. Argentina is known for the delicious grass fed beef and the wonderful full bodied red wines especially the Malbec! For this...
Saint Charles Cheesecake Recipe This cheesecake is a recipe from Saint Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York. I worked there as a registered nurse and this cheesecake was made every Friday. It was (and probably still is) a favorite recipe of the whole staff of...
Now that is a mouthful! Literally! I prefer to use lean ground beef for these burgers. The addition of the bacon and blue cheese provide plenty of extra fat and flavor. Stout is my favorite beer for burgers. I only use cast iron pans and skillets to blacken food and...
This recipe won an award in Toronto, Canada, 35 years ago. I won an oven! For a soufflé — it is fast and easy, and I love the fact I can make lots and freeze them. I also love the fact I can mix it all together and don’t have to separate the eggs and beat the whites...
Although this is a classic American Saint Patrick’s Day specialty, I love to make it throughout the year. The stout adds complexity and sweetness which balances out the saltiness of the corned beef. To complete this feast, add a loaf of warm soda bread and...
Shepherd's Pie is a St. Patrick's Day Favorite. Since I first made my adaptation of the Allrecipes.com Shepherd's Pie recipe, I have been told and my research confirms that Shepherd's Pie is made with lamb or mutton. If you make the exact same recipe with beef,...
I love a good bowl of Gumbo with a pile of rice and a piece of crusty baguette! Gumbo, which is indigenous to West Africa and in French language translates to okra. The dish gumbo is essentially a light stew of vegetables. Gumbo is typically prepared with a variety of...
This super simple recipe is one of the many versions I have created by simply adding ingredients and accents that work well in this rich, dense and decadent dessert. Soaking the cherries in stout adds a sweet and tart nuance. If fresh cherries are not available, you...