When traveling around the countries, my favorite thing is to find an Irish pubs to explore. Irish pubs come in many different sizes, atmospheres and Irishness. What I like best about Irish pubs is the conversations, the drink, and the food. Especially the appetizers or small plates that are served with the drinks at the…
Category: Late Lunch
Flounder Rolls
Summer is a great fishing time with friends and family. This recipe brings a bit of Ireland flavors to the dish. If you like this recipe check out the new book coming out in August entitled “Galway Bay to Chesapeake Bay” . Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1 teaspoon…
Christmas in July with Nantucket Lobsters
Christmas in July is a second Christmas celebration held around the summer season, mainly during July. It is centered around Christmas-themed activities and entertainment, including small gatherings, seasonal music and specials, and shopping, with the goal of getting the public in the “Christmas spirit” during the summer season. This years celebration is the weekend of the 24 and 25…
How to Plan an Romantic Shakespearean Picnic Dinner
A romantic picnic dinner at a Shakespeare Festivals makes for a wonderfully delicious time. It is a delightfully way to tell the one you love that he or she is special. It also makes it very special if the play is Romeo and Juliet. But no matter the play, plan to have a good time….
Summer Mini-Series: Grilled Chicken Breast
In this last installment of the summer mini-series, we bring you Grilled Juicy Chicken Breast. We have given you a beef and pork recipe so now we complete this trifecta with yummy chicken. So, you have a variety of meats to choose from for all your sunshine weather festivities. Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon…
July Soup and Salad Supper: Watermelon Gazpacho
When it is in the heat of the summer, cooking in the hot kitchen is a nasty business. So why not pick up some fruit and veggies from the local farm and create a refreshing supper out on the deck. Make the soup fun by serving the soup in the smaller half of watermelon. This cool,…
Teriyaki Pineapple Marinade for Grilled Chicken
I love grilled teriyaki chicken for an afternoon alfresco dinner. Add a salad and grilled fresh pineapple and the taste buds are jumping. If you are looking for more recipes and menus, check out my cookbooks on Amazon. Teriyaki Pineapple Marinade Ingredients: 1 cup teriyaki sauce ½ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated…
Beach Party Menu
Ocean Water Punch Ingredients: 1 gallon bottle Polar Blast Hawaiian Punch 2-liter bottle lemon-lime soda Swedish fish Directions: Refrigerate Hawaiian punch and lemon-lime soda overnight. Fill your punch bowl or pitcher halfway with the punch. Fill rest of the way with lemon-lime soda. Serve over ice and top with Swedish fish. Sweet and Spicy Sriracha…
June Supper Menu:
Soup: Watercress Soup Salad: Rosemary Chicken, Avocado and Bacon Salad The first time I tasted this yummy soup was at the Ballymaloe Cooking School in County Cork, Ireland. I was so good, and the fact that the soup can be served hot or cold made it the perfect choice for the June Supper Menu. Watercress is frequently…
Summer-time Honey baked Beans
Honey baked beans are always a favorite at a family BBQ. Sweet and Smokey, the beans give great flavor to Grill marinade chicken or beef. Or just as fantastic with burgers and dogs. Add in Cole slaw or potato salad or both and you got a simple summer-time meal for adults and kids. INGREDIENTS 1 large onion…
The Traveling Tea Table 