Recipes for the Week

Reader faves and Kylie's faves from the archives 🌞

Happy Sunday. Today, I’m in your inbox with a few reader faves and a few of my favorite recipes from the archives.

Weekend Update

This weekend, I was up to my ears in cooking! I’m developing lots of new St. Patrick’s Day recipes based on all these amazing vintage cookbooks I found, and I’m so excited to share them with you. I made scallion champ, Guinness shepherd’s pie (with a twist based on an old-style beef stew technique I read about in another Irish cookbook!), Irish beef stew, homemade Irish creme, and the most amazing Guinness cupcakes with Irish Creme Buttercream Frosting.

If you’re wondering “how does she eat ALL this?!” the short answer is, I don’t! Of course, I eat a lot of it, but when you make multiple entrees and desserts and side dishes, it can be hard to get through all of it…try as we might! So, I made the rounds via text message to find out who wanted what, and my neighbor laid claim to the shepherd’s pie. I can’t give you all the details yet, but based on her reaction to it, I think you’ll love this recipe too! And no, the answer is not figs! 😜

After all that cooking, I treated myself to a cocktail at a local bar. It was SO good. I wish I could remember everything that was in it. I think it was whiskey with orange, lime, pineapple, and chocolate?! I can’t remember everything, but it was DELISH!

Today, I’m continuing the cooking extravaganza. I’m making the cutest St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Trifle with homemade sponge cake, and I’m about to go make my boxty cakes now! I also have mint chocolate chip cupcakes on the horizon along with a yummy carrot pudding.

I’m really excited about all these new recipes, and I hope to have them on the website ASAP so you can prepare for a magical St. Patrick’s Day feast this year! ☘️

In the meantime, let’s get into some recipes to keep you cooking this week.

READER FAVES

Vegetable Curry Pot Pie

Thank you, Jenn! This makes me so happy! I don’t know what it is about this pot pie that seems to put a spell on our partners (or friends or family…), but my husband was totally enraptured by it, too! It’s so delicious, and I’m thrilled you and yours enjoyed it as much as we did!

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Seared Duck Breast with Potato-Parsnip Purée

Thank you, Jurgen! Polenta goes beautifully with duck and what a great time-saving option to pair with this gorgeous duck breast. I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

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Short Rib Lasagna

Thank you so much, Traci! Nothing makes me happier than when one of my recipes is on repeat for readers! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!

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RECIPES FROM THE ARCHIVES

Spinach-Scallion Udon

We are in the see-saw weather months until things officially warm up, and one those unseasonably warm days in March, I find myself craving all things green and bright. This udon is one of my favorites for those days.

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5-Ingredient Chicken Soup

Another great option for the weeks between winter and spring is this easy chicken soup. The base of the soup is 5 simple ingredients, but you can get creative with your favorite toppings. Fresh herbs and a minced chili pepper bring a little brightness and heat that works perfectly.

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Chicken Meatball Pita

Just looking at this photo is making me crave this! It’s one of my favorite pita recipes. The meatballs are out of this world good and when paired with tomatoes and zucchini and creamy hummus, it’s just big-time YUM!

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Beef Stew with Brown Butter Noodles

Craving something heartier? This beef stew with brown butter noodles will warm you up.

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That’s it for this week. I’ll be back on Wednesday with Midweek Meals. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeeee! 💖 💖

-kylie