Recipes
Irish Whiskey Shortbread Cookie
Jump to Recipe Shortbread cookies are some of my all-time favorite cookies. I know, I know. I say that about a lot of cookies—but I mean it every time! Shortbread...
Bailey’s Irish Cream Coffee Milkshake
This recipe combines two of my favorite treats: Irish coffee and milkshakes. Yep, it’s time for my Bailey’s Irish Cream Coffee Milkshake! This recipe is terrific on its own, but you know me—I like to add a few embellishments.
Lobster Mac and Cheese inspired by The Capital Grille in Chicago
This is my take on the unique, decadent dish I love from Capital Grille in Chicago using decadent cheeses and a generous serving of lobster. It's a must-try comfort food recipe!
Bailey's Irish Cream Chocolate Martini
Chocolate is a must on Valentine’s Day. If you would rather drink your chocolate, you’ve got to try my chocolate martini. On the other hand, it’s almost too pretty to drink… You can impress your sweetheart, too, with just a swirl of chocolate ganache. I’ll teach you how to make it at home, but you can use store-bought chocolate sauce in a pinch, too.
French Dip Roast Beef Sliders
Level up your Super Bowl finger food with this flavorful recipe so you won’t miss any of the action—or the commercials.
Super Bowl Punch with Beer and Vodka
Super fun: making a special cocktail for Super Bowl Sunday. Not so much fun: sitting around all day and serving it up for your guests! I don’t know about you, but I’d rather watch the game (go Bears)! This Super Bowl Beer Punch is the perfect compromise: serve it up just before game time and let your guests help themselves!
Mary’s Classic Croque Monsieur Sandwich
This classic Croque Monsieur recipe is surprisingly easy to make. With Gruyère cheese, smoked ham, and a homemade bèchamel sauce, this
Mary’s Cast-Iron Irish Soda Bread
I’m always finding new reasons and ways to celebrate, but in my house, this Irish soda bread is tried and true. We make it all March long in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Mexican Spicy Hot Chocolate
When I saw the movie Chocolat, I flat out could not believe that anyone would (or could!) put ground chiles in hot chocolate. This is definitely one of those cases where you should try not to knock it till you’ve tried it. It’s so good. Add a splash of vanilla to elevate your cocoa from “hot drink” to “rich, warm elixir”—and of course, don’t forget the cinnamon.
My Favorite Comfort Food Recipes: Beef Bourguignon
When do you crave comfort foods? I can’t stop thinking about them on days like today—as the snow falls down, blanketing my gray backyard in fresh, sparkly white. For me, comfort food means anything that keeps me warm and sane through a bone-chilling Midwest winter. One of those foods, without a doubt, is beef bourguignon.
Mary’s One-pot Homemade Chicken Soup
This soup always warms my belly on a cold winter day—and just plain makes me feel good. It takes the chill off, and brings back all those chicken soup memories from my past. I hope this Chicken Soup recipe will be your new best friend on a cold day, too. It’s like a big hug! That’s what comfort food is really all about.
White Chocolate Raspberry Champagne Cupcakes with The Daly Bagel
I know I’m a self-described cookie queen, but I went rogue on flavor week and created the sweet, sweet goodness of the Raspberry Champagne Cupcake instead. What can I say? A good cupcake is pretty good, too.