Custard-Filled Polish Paczki

Pączki is a Polish pastry, not too far off from a doughnut. It’s deep fried dough filled with a cream or sweet jelly. They can be glazed or covered with a powdered sugar. They are typically eaten on Pączki Day in Poland, also known as Fat Tuesday, because their consumption was forbidden by the Catholic … Read more

5-Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake Rolls

Get all the flavor you love in just 20 minutes with these 5 ingredients! I’m a huge fan of cheesecake. What’s not to love about such a rich and sweet dessert? It’s great on its own, but can be dressed up in any number of ways. Turtle cheesecake, caramel cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, key lime cheesecake… … Read more

School Cafeteria Spaghetti

It tastes just like we remember. If you’re anything like me you may have had a love/hate relationship with the menu on your school cafeteria growing up. Some of the dishes were grey and unappetizing, but then there were the favorites that pretty much made your day when you found out what your lunch was. … Read more

Fettucine Aglio e Olio (I Oy)

The most perfect Italian garlicky pasta to ever roam this earth. I know what you’re thinking. What is “I Oy” mean? It’s how my Italian family pronounced Aglio e olio pasta. A famous Italian pasta sauce consisting of good olive oil, toasted garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon. A delicious garlic pasta with a snappy name, … Read more

Dublin Pea Salad

If you’re looking for a new side salad that’s as delicious as it is eyecatch, I have just the thing. This Dublin Pea Salad is packed with sweet green peas, crunchy peppers, and creamy Irish cheese. I can’t speak to how authentically Irish the dish is, but I can tell you that it has quickly … Read more

Boston Beer Chili

When the weather is cold (and sometimes when it’s not!) my thoughts turn to warming soups and stews. And, chili has got to be one of heartiest soups around. Filled with spices, loaded with ground beef, and rounded out with beans, it’s the perfect dinner or lunch. This East Coast version has beer in it … Read more

Tropical Pineapple Cheesecake Tart

Four of our favorite words come together into one amazing combination of flavor: tropical, pineapple, cheesecake, tart. Put them all together into one dish and something delicious happens! When we think “tropical,” we think warm breezes, cool drinks, and fresh fruit. Pineapple and coconut are delicious on their own, but when added to sweet cream … Read more

Woolworth’s Ham Salad

Woolworth’s food has been remembered by those who loved their simple, but delicious lunches. These were not huge meals full of fancy ingredients. Instead many of their most-ordered dishes had minimal ingredients with great flavor. Their ham salad was a favorite of many a Woolworth’s shopper and to make it you only need 6 ingredients, … Read more

Dutch Baby Bake

I still remember the first time I heard someone mention having a Dutch Baby for brunch. I’d never heard of the dish and was pretty confused. Since learning to make them myself I’ve received many perplexed looks when I announce what’s for breakfast. If you fall into that category of confusion let me explain just … Read more

Chocolate Chip Pan Chewies

Recently, I sat down on the couch for family movie night and we all instantly agreed that something sweet was in order. I didn’t want to delay the movie by starting a lengthy cookie or cake project but I definitely agreed that we needed something sugary to snack on, so I did a quick search … Read more