Category Archives: Internationally Inspired

Chicken Chop Suey – A Nostalgic Chinese American Dish

Posted on July 6, 2023 by HelenFern

Looking for a quick and delicious dish packed with vegetables that you serve in one bowl? Here’s a great one to try! A Chinese favorite – Chicken Chop Suey –

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Cinco de Mayo Flan

Posted on May 5, 2023 by HelenFern

Flan. A delicious custard topped with caramelized sugar. Today is Cinco de Mayo and I wanted to have some flan to celebrate. So I did some research. Flan is not just a Mexican dish! This custard dish, heavy in eggs, … Continue reading →

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Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on April 6, 2023 by HelenFern

We just had St. Patrick’s day and all the Irish food – but one thing I didn’t see a lot of was shepherd’s pie. A classic Irish dish. Back in the late 1700s, they needed a way to use their … Continue reading →

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Dublin Coddle and Irish Brown Bread

Posted on March 17, 2023 by HelenFern

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Everyone is busy making corned beef and cabbage, but it’s not a traditional Irish dish! Irish Americans used corned beef as a substitute for bacon in their Bacon and Cabbage dish. But coddle – now that’s … Continue reading →

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Curry Wrap – Two Ways!

Posted on February 7, 2023 by HelenFern

I love curry – and I love sandwiches. I decided to make this wrap, but my husband loves his meat and I’m trying to eat more plant based. So I made two – One with lamb and one with chickpeas … Continue reading →

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