It’s March and that means it is Shamrock Shake time! Every time I drive down the street and pass a McDonald’s restaurant, I see their sign advertising that Shamrock Shakes are back. I am tempted to pull in and get one of those delicious mint shakes, but the drive thru line is usually wrapped around …

When it comes to popular Irish meals, Irish Boxty and Colcannon are usually the least known. Most likely because they are considered a side dish and not the main focus of a meal. You may be more familiar with Bangers and Mash or Shepherd’s Pie. However, as you will see, this truly could be a …

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage – taking this traditional American Irish recipe to a new level. When you think of St. Patrick’s day meals, does Corned Beef and Cabbage come to mind? If so, you aren’t alone. Many people associate this classic meal with one that is traditionally served in Ireland. However, that really …

Bangers and Mash is a popular recipe that originated in Britain and has become wildly popular in Ireland and the United Kingdom. This dish is made up of cooked sausage (Bangers) served with Mashed Potatoes (Mash). And most often it is served with a thick onion gravy coating the entire dish. And for those that …

You can’t think of New Orleans and not think of Gumbo. It may not be the first thing that comes to your mind, but when you talk about New Orleans food, I am sure it is at the top of the list. One of the reasons that Classic Gumbo is so popular is that it …

I had never heard of Pralines until I was helping my son with an American history project. He was doing a project on New Orleans and had to bring in food sample that was local to the area. This dish would be shared with the class. I was excited when he gave me the news. …

After I received my first Instant Pot, it took me a few months before I decided to transition one of my favorite recipes into Instant Pot Creole Jambalaya. For those of you that have an Instant Pot, you know what I mean. You have a favorite stove top or slow cooker recipe that your entire …

The very first thing that I ordered when I first visited New Orleans many years ago was a Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich. Now, I know that there are plenty of food choices in Louisiana, and you might be surprised that I chose a sandwich as my first meal. However, I had just arrived in town …

There is nothing more authentic about New Orleans than Cajun Crawfish Etouffee. Crawfish are a staple in New Orleans cuisine and the history of Cajun Crawfish Etouffee is quite interesting. This dish originated in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. This part of the state is what the locals refer to as Cajun country. This area was known …

This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice recipe will bring you all of the memories of the classic New Orleans meal, in a fraction of the time. When you ask someone what are some of the best New Orleans meals, you can be sure that red beans and rice will be on top of the …