Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins

Potato skins can be a bit labor intensive if you do them all in one go, but I’ve learned that you can cut your prep time in half and kill two birds with one stone if you bake your potatoes ahead of time.  Bake your potatoes a few days ahead and use the insides to …

Shepard’s Pie

Shepard’s pie is a classic Irish comfort food that is essentially a layer of cooked meat/veggies and a layer of mashed potatoes. This “pie” is crust-less which means this recipe also happens to be gluten-free without any substitutions. This recipe became popular in the 1700’s  because it was a frugal way to combine leftovers into …

Garlic Lemon Roasted Potatoes

So often can potato recipes feel greasy, unfulfilling and just all around bleh. This recipe is colorful, healthy, and fresh. The garlic is good for lowering cholesterol and gives it a hearty kick. The lemon adds a refreshing twist and cuts the heaviness of the potatoes.  All while the parsley bonds the two flavors.  Just …

Pierogi (Ukrainian Varenyky)

Homemade Ukrainian Varenyky also known as Pierogies. This is a classic Ukrainian recipe that my grandmother taught me. In my family this was a holiday staple. Somehow it went with every occasion.  Easter? Pierogies. Christmas? Pierogies. Thanksgiving? Pierogies. I’m not sure if it’s the pierogies or the excuse to eat a massive amount of sour …