One of the things I love about cooking is you can take a recipe, modify it, and it has a whole new look and taste. Potato Soup is a great dish for modifications. This year I used bacon, fresh parsley, fresh chives, and white cheddar cheese for a wonderful blend of flavors! It can be …
I really baby my slow-cooked meals and this Guinness Beef Stew is not an exception! As a bonus, this is the best version of Guinness Beef Stew that I ever made! It has a wonderful full flavor with a bit of sweetness. Most stews need to sit a day or two for the flavors to …
Is everyone getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day? I found this wonderful recipe that was adapted from Recipe TV. Now I will not claim it is authentic since there are US substitutions and I am sure there are “secrets” that the Irish have that are not shared! But this recipe is so easy to make …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day with a slightly different version of Guinness Beef Stew! This year’s version includes some wonderful parsnips, turnips, and raisins adding a nice sweet undertone! Before adding the vegetables to the stew, I roasted them in the oven to bring out their flavors – the house smelled wonderful with so many aromas! …
Every year I make a potato soup for St. Patrick’s Day. Last year I made St. Patrick’s Day Potato Soup! The version I made this year is an easy to make potato soup with the shrimp adding a bit more saltiness making it fun to eat. Depending upon the size you dice the potatoes, you …
It is almost St. Patrick’s Day and even though I am not a beer drinker I do like to make a couple of recipes using Guinness Beer! Today I made these fantastic Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes which has the wonderful flavor of Guinness Beer. They were super easy to make and only took 25-minutes to bake …
Thank you for visiting Realistic Cooking Ideas. This recipe has been moved to Supper Plate. Please click here for the recipe. I have started a new cooking blog called Supper Plate. This blog will contain some of the recipes from Realistic Cooking Ideas and many new recipes! I hope that you will follow me at …
Recipe moved to: No Bake Creamy Chocolate Banana Pie with Crushed Mint M&Ms Made With Dark Chocolate Please consider following us at our new Blog called Supper Plate for your favorite recipes from Realistic Cooking Ideas and many new recipes! We thank you for your continual support!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone! Whether or not you are Irish or Irish American, I wish you a wonderful, blessed day filled with much happiness! Today I would like to share this Old Irish Blessing and an Irish Guinness Stew recipe. An Old Irish Blessing May love and laughter light your days, and warm your …
The countdown is on its way for St. Patrick’s Day. I am working on an Irish Stew and Irish scones for this weekend. But in the meantime here are a few recipes you might enjoy! What are you cooking or baking for Sunday? Any party plans or going to an Irish parade? Irish Potato Cake Irish …
Where Books and Dogs Travel through History
"Traveling and Retired"
A view from the inside of going through the minefield of the British benefit system if you are disabled and the ups and downs of coping with mental illness
Love life! Sharing and caring!
Artist inspired by my garden, the seasons and a smidgen of make-believe
My Journey Towards Retirement by the Sea
Inspiring friendly recipes and thoughts
A creative miscellany of mythic fantasies
A Suffolk Aga Saga
The jumbled musings of Tallis Steelyard
