Brussels Sprouts on Your Table: 25 Ways

by Evin // December 12, 2023 // No Comments

Growing up, broccoli was my favorite vegetable. I would eat those little trees every day happily. Then, I discovered the multifaceted flavour of the Brussels sprout. Since then, I’ve grown to love almost every vegetable, but Brussels sprouts remain in... Continue reading →

Beet-dyed Pasta with Grilled Brussels Sprouts

by Evin // May 11, 2015 // No Comments

We’ve established my love of crafting and creativity, but I also adore Brussels sprouts and beetroot (aka beets), so it should come as no surprise that I wanted to try them together. One day, I decided to make a pink and green dish... Continue reading →

Brussels Sprouts with Dill Butter

by Evin // January 26, 2015 // No Comments

For Christmas dinner, my friend Sue made her usual Brussels sprouts and I remembered why it’s my favourite vegetable. So, I wanted to share a link to the recipe she uses and post a few photos I took on Christmas... Continue reading →

Dijon Brussels Sprouts

by Evin // January 15, 2015 // No Comments

Back in 1994, my Dad surprised me by cooking the entire Thanksgiving dinner from scratch by himself. Armed with just a Julia Child cookbook and fortified with hours of watching the Food Network, my engineer-minded Dad made magic happen in the... Continue reading →

Brussels Sprouts with Couscous

by Evin // April 16, 2012 // 1 Comment

I’ve been loving couscous lately! For a nice light lunch, I tried and fell for Brussels Sprouts with Couscous. This could work well with other vegetables, like green beans. The recipe makes enough for a side dish for four people, but I put the individual amounts in parenthesis after each ingredient since it’s such a quick thing to prepare for yourself, an intimate dinner, or a big family meal. It is served hot/warm. Continue reading →

A dinner plate with roast turkey topped with cranberry sauce, some green bean mushroom casserole topped with crispy fried onions, some sweet potato casserole topped with candied pecans, and two slices of baguette. A fork and knife are beside the plate at the ready.

Two Different Thanksgiving Menus with Recipe Links

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

This marks my 13th Thanksgiving in Ireland. When I moved here in 2008, I actually packed a can of cranberry sauce in my luggage in case I couldn’t find any for our first Thanksgiving. Half my Irish-based Thanksgivings ago, I... Continue reading →

Chicken Marbella from The Silver Palette Cookbook | EvinOK

Chicken Marbella from The Silver Palate Cookbook

by Evin // March 22, 2017 // No Comments

My friend Julianne is an amazing cook and mom. She is a nurturer, style maven, and true New Orleans woman who makes any recipe shine. One of my favourites in her rotation is Chicken Marbella, made using the classic recipe from... Continue reading →

Complete Menu with Recipes for Reliable and Delicious Holiday Feast

by Evin // December 24, 2016 // No Comments

Whether it is Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Friendsgiving, there is something quite nice about a big feast. It’s a lot of work to do often, but so worth it when there are leftovers. Everyone gathered around the table and sharing a... Continue reading →

Seven Years of Blogging: 30 Random Things

by Evin // May 4, 2015 // 3 Comments

To celebrate my the seventh anniversary of my first public blog post, I am posting some facts here because though I am a chatterbox, I’m very private and don’t share a lot about myself. Sure, you know I own way too... Continue reading →

Merry and Bright: Views of Christmas

by Evin // December 18, 2014 // No Comments

With Christmas glistening out of the corner of my eye and approaching with the speed of reindeer in flight, I wanted to share some of my favourite Christmas time photos that I’ve taken over the years. Christmas at Seattle Center.... Continue reading →

Sweet Potato & Pecan Bake

by Evin // November 26, 2014 // 2 Comments

This recipe was introduced to my family years and years ago. It was the year we got the Food Network at my parents’ house and my Dad took to watching the programs. He also was watching Julia Child on PBS.... Continue reading →

A Few Delicious Holiday Recipes

by Evin // November 21, 2012 // No Comments

I am sharing a few recipes that would suit for Thanksgiving (or Christmas) dinner menus. These are just links to the sources, sometimes within this blog. I’ve tried to avoid the usual recipes for some that are a little more... Continue reading →

Simple Holiday Feast from Start to Finish

by Evin // November 24, 2011 // 4 Comments

Keeping a crowd happy while dinner cooks can be simple, even when preparing a holiday feast. Just aim for dishes that can be prepared ahead of time. Then when the meal comes effortlessly together on the holiday, which demands your... Continue reading →