A sunny side up egg on spread avocado atop toast on a white plate.

Easy Breakfast to Start the Day

by Evin // October 10, 2023 // No Comments

I love sunny side up eggs for breakfast. As I work through a list of basic meals to teach my kids, I thought I’d share them here as well. To kick things off, how about starting your day with sunny... Continue reading →

Banana Bread Just Like Grandma Makes

by Evin // September 26, 2023 // No Comments

Banana bread has a comforting, homey feel that many people associate with childhood memories or warm, cozy afternoons. It’s a combination of sweet, ripe bananas with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg creates a delicious and comforting flavor that many... Continue reading →

Sesame seed bagel with smoked salmon spread, rocket, cucumber, and fried onions for a savory and sweet sandwich.

The BEST Smoked Salmon Spread Sandwich

by Evin // April 25, 2023 // No Comments

I spent four months in 2021 clearing my childhood home and settling my mother into a care home. It was devastating, traumatic, and exhausting, but also a time I will remember because my friends and family rallied to support me... Continue reading →

Easy to Make Deviled Eggs for Easter or Any Day

by Evin // April 4, 2023 // No Comments

My family loved serving deviled eggs with our Easter brunch. We even had a special plate for them that my great-aunt gave us. I always thought they were so special which usually means something was time consuming to make, but... Continue reading →

Fluffy Buttermilk American-style Pancakes

by Evin // February 21, 2023 // No Comments

Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a traditional holiday that is celebrated in many countries, including the Ireland, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. It is typically held on the Tuesday before the start of Lent, which... Continue reading →

Cranberry-Orange Scones for Saint Patrick’s Day

by Evin // March 15, 2022 // 2 Comments

I love playing around with scone recipes and even though no result can hold a candle to what can be bought locally. But baking is one of the fun activities my sons and I enjoy, so sometimes scones are just... Continue reading →

Apricot Bread & Butter Pudding

by Evin // January 11, 2022 // No Comments

Do you ever try a new food or recipe then feel transported back to a different favorite food? When I made this apricot bread & butter pudding, I was brought back to when my mom or grandma would make me... Continue reading →

Comfort Food in a Bowl: Cinnamon-Banana Oatmeal

by Evin // September 7, 2021 // No Comments

One of my comfort foods is oatmeal with cinnamon and bananas. First enjoyed on September 17, 2001 in a hotel in Nashville with my dad. It is a very specific memory of my father. And with my memories, I get a... Continue reading →

Rocket and Roast Tomato Quiche

by Evin // June 15, 2021 // No Comments

I love quiche! But when I make quiche I never like it as much as when someone else makes it. So, I asked my chef friends Kate and Ali for their advice and both encouraged me to no skimp on full... Continue reading →

Brunch Trifecta! Hand-painted Plates, Blueberry Pancakes & Frittata

by Evin // February 11, 2021 // No Comments

I love Valentine’s Day! I always have. Growing up, my mother always gave my father something red (usually a necktie or a sweater) and she would cover a shoebox with heart paper to receive school Valentine cards. Today, I’m sharing... Continue reading →

French Toast with Raspberry-Maple Syrup

by Evin // October 6, 2020 // No Comments

French toast is easy and forgiving. This is my go-to recipes since I was a kid, but I play with the syrup any chance I get. This raspberry-maple combination is popular with my family, but sometimes I use a blend... Continue reading →

Clafoutis – Equally Good for Breakfast, Brunch, or Dessert

by Evin // July 14, 2020 // No Comments

Clafouti or Far Breton is one of my favorite French treats. Easy to prepare, delicious to enjoy, and good for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Like most French dishes, it is best created using full-fat ingredients and will not be the same if you opt for margarine and skim milk. Continue reading →

Cherry Scones

by Evin // May 12, 2020 // 2 Comments

What a pleasant treat to have these scones amidst cereal and toast the last two plus months of cocooning. You may have seen these in my Instagram stories so I am sharing the recipe here. I love including cherries because... Continue reading →

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Ingredient-focused EvinOK Recipe Search

by Evin // April 15, 2020 // No Comments

I’ve created this post to make it easier for you to find the recipe you need based on a main ingredient, preference, meal, or dietary requirement. It is rather simple in how it works, but it’ll do the trick. Just... Continue reading →

Rhubarb Pancakes at Ali's Kitchen of Cork city | EvinOK

My Spring So Far… Lots of Pancakes

by Evin // April 9, 2019 // No Comments

I’ve been enjoying my blogging break so much but also thinking of all the things I’ve made and want to share them with you. Soon! Soon! So, nothing new with me. I’ve been sick since EYF19, so lots of antibiotics... Continue reading →

Vegetarian Gooey Egg Sandwich

by Evin // August 26, 2017 // No Comments

If you saw this scene from the movie Spanglish, you too may have craved the sandwich Adam Sandler made. It was gooey and balanced, ideal for any time of day. My culinary goddess friend Julianne made it for me. And I... Continue reading →

Start Your Day with an Easy Breakfast Soufflé

by Evin // September 12, 2016 // No Comments

It’s a challenge to cook healthy nourishing meals when time is short in the morning, so my friend Julianne showed me how to make an Easy Breakfast Soufflé. So, here are the steps in photos along with the basic recipe. Easy... Continue reading →

Spinach-Artichoke Dip Quiche

by Evin // September 2, 2016 // No Comments

I love artichoke dips. Love them. Like Hot Artichoke & Pepper Cheese Dip or Spinach-Artichoke Cheese Dip, but when there needs to be an actual meal with protein I thought a quiche version would be nice. My friend Carlota gave me wonderful... Continue reading →

Tasty Treats for Holidays, Parties, or Binge Watching TV

by Evin // December 23, 2014 // No Comments

How is it already nearly Christmas Eve? I’m putting the last few touches on our holiday, our home, and our gifts. So with the real work done, I get to focus on the last-minute items like baking! Since my son... Continue reading →

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