Homemade chunky cranberry sauce in a glass bowl with a spoon

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

by Evin // November 23, 2021 // No Comments

I can’t believe I’m even writing this down, but someone was impressed I make my own homemade cranberry sauce when I mentioned it and I had to tell them it’s SO easy. And fairly essential in Ireland where canned cranberry... Continue reading →

Honey, butter, and fresh thyme waiting to be cooked with.

How to Roast a Chicken and Make Your Own Basting Butter

by Evin // November 6, 2021 // 1 Comment

The classic Sunday roast evokes a Rockwellian feeling in our hearts and by our hearts, I mean our appetites, but it doesn’t just have to be for special meals now that small roaster chickens make it equally suitable for a... Continue reading →

Braised Old Bay Chicken

by Evin // October 19, 2021 // No Comments

I’m a Maryland girl. You know how you can tell? In my purse, I carry a container of Old Bay Seasoning (available from fine grocers as well as Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk). Except for when my purse is too small but that’s rare. Most days,... Continue reading →

Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Cinnamon Croutons

by Evin // September 28, 2021 // 1 Comment

This is a delicate autumn dish that incorporates comforting flavors and ready-to-use ingredients. For vegetarians, substitute your preferred vegetable broth for chicken broth. Recipe courtesy of my sage friend Sara. You can use butternut squash if pumpkin isn’t available in your region.... Continue reading →

S&G picnic VLT vegan BLT Recipe from Louise Palmer Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory: https://www.stemandglory.uk/

The ‘VLT’ (Vegan BLT) Recipe from Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory

by Evin // August 18, 2021 // 1 Comment

Such love after sharing her recipe for Vegan Fig Upside Down Cake, so Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory, is sharing another recipe of hers… The ‘VLT’ (Vegan BLT). I haven’t intentionally eaten pork or bacon since 1994, but the one thing I... Continue reading →

Green with Envy: Homemade Salad Dressings

by Evin // July 27, 2021 // No Comments

A bite of crisp lettuce is refreshing and hydrating, which makes anyone's mouth water on a muggy summer day. There are so many types of salad greens, and even more dressing options. That makes it easy to have your daily greens in a salad without becoming bored with the same flavors day after day. Continue reading →

Sun-dried Tomato and Herbs Orzo Salad | EvinOK

Vegan Sun-dried Tomato and Herbs Orzo Salad

by Evin // July 20, 2021 // No Comments

When we were living in California, one of our favourite treats from the Italian deli markets was a flavour-filled orzo salad. They varied, but always went well with anything from roast chicken to grilled fish. After moving to Ireland, I... Continue reading →

Chilled Beetroot Soup

by Evin // July 13, 2021 // 4 Comments

It was July 2011 in Cork City and a typically mild day. My belly was just starting to get bigger as I reached the third trimester of my pregnancy. I was craving some weird foods. My stomach was repulsed by normal... Continue reading →

Cook Up Your Apple Harvest: Chicken á la Normande

by Evin // July 6, 2021 // 3 Comments

A chilly breeze has been blowing all night and I’ve heard from a few friends that their apple trees are dropping fruit like they’re jumping for freedom. With such a bumper crop of apples as they’re experiencing, you can make... Continue reading →

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

by Evin // June 22, 2021 // 2 Comments

I miss Ranch Salad Dressing. Whenever family or friends visit, we ask them to bring Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing Mix Packages. Though, now Mr Bell’s in Cork city stocks the Wishbone bottled version. A far cry from the American foods available... 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 →

You Won’t Believe This Easy Deli-style Chicken Salad with Grapes

by Evin // June 1, 2021 // No Comments

When Optimus was about five months old, we visited my hometown of Washington, D.C. and lunched with my friend Madeline. From Capitol Hill, it is a short walk to Eastern Market and many delectable restaurants, not to mention the Capitol itself. We... Continue reading →

Cooking with Ramps, aka Allium tricoccum

by Evin // May 13, 2021 // No Comments

The settlers of the southern Appalachian Mountains were among the first to use the term “ramp” to describe the potent little plant otherwise known as Allium tricoccum. Indigenous to the southeastern United States, it is almost an exclusive group who knows... Continue reading →

Quick Pickled Fennel and Radishes | EvinOK

Quick Pickled Fennel & Radishes to Serve with Fish

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

This recipe is a perfect pairing for anyone who loves fish! Whether it’s lox, poached fish, or tuna salad sandwiches, this is a tangy yet subtly sweet addition. I love quick pickling for small batches that I use within a... Continue reading →

Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich is the Perfect Comfort Food

by Evin // January 21, 2021 // No Comments

All this winter weather has me remembering a snow day when I was a kid and a sublime lunch. So, let’s get in the flashback machine and away we go… It was a snow day and I was a kid,... Continue reading →

Mushrooms – Good Things Come In Small Packages

by Evin // September 8, 2020 // No Comments

Mushrooms can so easily be overlooked in the grocery market. Not only are they small, but also a pale khaki color. At first glance, it makes you wonder who first thought of picking a mushroom from the dirt in a... Continue reading →

Beefy Comfort Food: Meatloaf, Burgers, and Shepherd’s Pie

by Evin // September 1, 2020 // 1 Comment

Nothing warms up a house like a hot oven and these three recipes are sure to do just that. Each recipe uses two pounds of ground beef in a different and delicious way. Of course, you can substitute ground turkey... Continue reading →

From Tide to Table: Preparing & Cooking Fresh Caught Fish

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

In the summers when we first moved to Ireland, my husband would go sea fishing with his friends. He doesn’t eat fish, but I love it so brought me treats. One particular day, he returned with some Whiting, Cod, and... Continue reading →

Make Ahead Vegan Tomato and Corn Salad for Picnics

Make Ahead Vegan Tomato & Corn Salad for a Picnic

by Evin // August 11, 2020 // No Comments

During the restrictions when we were self-isolating, I found myself relying more and more on the herbs grown on our balcony. My parsley and cilantro/coriander were inconsistent in their robustness, but the mint, chives, and scallions were always reaching for... Continue reading →

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