Tangy & Sweet Homemade Lemon Bars

by Evin // June 6, 2023 // No Comments

Lemon bars are a popular summer treat because they are light, tangy, and refreshing, which makes them perfect for hot weather. The sweet and tart lemon flavor is a classic that many people love, and the creamy texture of the... Continue reading →

Burrata, fig, arugula, and pecan salad. Photo by Evin Bail O'Keeffe

Fig, Burrata & Rocket Salad

by Evin // February 14, 2023 // No Comments

Nestled beside the railroad tracks amidst the best antique shops Howard Avenue has to offer, there is a little Italian deli called DeliClub in Kensington, Maryland. Whenever I am in the area, I stop in and hope their fig, burrata... Continue reading →

Heart shaped sugar cookies for Valentine's Day

Heart-shaped Cookies for Valentine’s Day

by Evin // February 7, 2023 // No Comments

When I was in elementary school, we had a special Valentine’s Day tradition. Each student brought in a shoebox wrapped in decorative paper with a mail slot cut into the top. Then everyone brought little Valentine cards to share with... Continue reading →

A Cake for All Seasons: Caramelised Pear Upside Down Cake

by Evin // October 18, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Holly Taylor, chef and co-founder of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton, with a cake for all seasons, her Caramelised Pear Upside Down Cake. You may fondly recall previous guest posts from the talented chefs of Kindling... Continue reading →

Spiced Nuts in the Air Fryer

by Evin // August 2, 2022 // No Comments

Crunchy, savoury, sweet, and packed with protein? It’s spiced nuts, Union Square style. You know since 2014, I’ve been hooked on my variation of Union Square Spiced Nuts so I thought I’d update my last recipe post with how to... Continue reading →

White Chocolate Fudge with Dark Chocolate Crumb

by Evin // June 9, 2022 // No Comments

To celebrate Father’s Day, here’s a special recipe from Kindling Restaurant – their White chocolate fudge with dark chocolate crumb. Created by Chef Holly Taylor, this is Kindling’s signature petit-four, but it also makes an excellent Father’s Day treat. Sweet, creamy and soft... Continue reading →

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Evin // February 15, 2022 // 3 Comments

There is nothing like classic chocolate chip cookies, especially when you can customize this recipe with your favorite nibblets. You can switch out chocolate chip cookies for raisins, candied pineapple, Reeses Pieces, Rolos, Bits of caramel or melty candy, anything!... Continue reading →

American-style Rice Krispie Treats

by Evin // January 25, 2022 // No Comments

Today was an odd sunny, snowy day in Cork so I felt like something special. I enjoyed a mug of hot chocolate for breakfast and then fixed a batch of Rice Krispie Treats for my friend Kate. I’ll admit that... Continue reading →

Perfect & Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies

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

A classic American favorite and iconic lunchbox treat, the Snickerdoodle cookie has been around for generations and in that time changed little because it was so perfect to begin with! It is one of my all-time favorite cookies and one... Continue reading →

Lemon & Honey Oat Cookies

by Evin // November 2, 2021 // No Comments

I love oatmeal cookies and I love lemon and honey, so I wondered what would happen if I invented a cookie with all three of those ingredients. I’ll admit it was all a lark to invent this recipe. The result... Continue reading →

Criss-Cross Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies

by Evin // October 5, 2021 // 1 Comment

There is something so comforting about the criss-cross pattern on the top of each peanut butter cookie. You know right then that someone hand-pressed a fork into each dough ball twice. That simple act feels like a little kiss (well... 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 →

S&G picnic Red Pepper Dip Recipe from Louise Palmer Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory: https://www.stemandglory.uk/

Vegan Red Pepper Dip Recipe from Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory

by Evin // August 9, 2021 // No Comments

Back with a third guest post recipe from Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory. I’m feeling VERY lucky to be able to share her guest recipe posts here this summer. Stem & Glory is on my wish list when I next visit... 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 →

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 →

Easy Simple Vanilla Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting | EvinOK

Easy Classic Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

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

We have been baking a lot this past year. Really, we baked a lot before then too, but somehow when we are at home 99% of the time baking feels like an adventure or a treat. So, we focused on... Continue reading →

Grandma’s Reese’s Pieces Brownies

by Evin // May 25, 2021 // 1 Comment

My Dad and my Grandma loved chocolate so much. Almost as much as they loved me. She handed down her favorite brownie recipe to me in her well-used recipe box and now I’m sharing it with you to mark my dad’s... Continue reading →