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Fisherman's Pie
A classic dish found in Irish pubs. This variation features a combination of three types of fish and seafood blended with a luxurious...
Billie McKeown
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Irish Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Here's to the land of the shamrock so green. A simple one-pot farmhouse comfort meal is ideal for a Sunday family dinner. Even if you're...
Billie McKeown
Mar 9, 20252 min read


Gumbo
A classic New Orleans dish, I enhance its flavor by seasoning and browning the meats instead of adding them raw to the stew....
Billie McKeown
Mar 7, 20252 min read


Banana Foster Pudding Parfaits
Individual banana pudding parfaits with a New Orleans twist. Your guests will feel as if they're dining in the French Quarter. This...
Billie McKeown
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Hurricane Punch
Bring the essence of New Orleans to your home with this iconic drink. Prepare it by the pitcher for added convenience. This recipe simply...
Billie McKeown
Mar 6, 20251 min read


Salmon with Creamy Lemon Sauce
Loaded with amazing flavors and textures. This restaurant worthy meal is both elegant and comforting. Serve it with something that will...
Billie McKeown
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Steak au Poivre with Roasted Smashed Potatoes
Join me for a French themed dinner party. Steak au Poivre (seyk oh pwah vruh) is a classic French dish of pepper crusted steak with a...
Billie McKeown
Feb 23, 20252 min read


Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
A heart healthy, protein powerhouse, that's loaded with fiber and nutrients. This refreshing salad was inspired by Mexican fruit cups....
Billie McKeown
Feb 14, 20251 min read


Beef Lo Mein
A family takeout favorite. Tender meat, crisp veggies, and noodles soaking up a savory sauce. It can be prepared quicker than the time it...
Billie McKeown
Feb 9, 20252 min read


Creamy Veggie Soup
Luscious, delicious, and comforting. Oh, and I would also say it's figure friendly. True story, it's all about the cooking technique and...
Billie McKeown
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Garlic Green Beans
This is my favorite method for cooking veggies. Tender green beans are steamed and then sauteed with an oh so yummy butter garlic sauce....
Billie McKeown
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Layered Loaded Potato Casserole
Mashed potatoes layered with all your favorite baked potato toppings. This creamy cheesy dish is easy and tastes great. Serves 6 to 8. 4...
Billie McKeown
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Grandma's Meatloaf
I have such fond memories making this foolproof meatloaf with my grandma. I've updated it a bit by sauteing the veggies before adding it...
Billie McKeown
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Loaded Chilaquiles with Avocado Jalapeno Sauce
Traditional chilaquiles is corn tortilla chips simmered in a brothy sauce. Kind of the same idea of making stuffing with dried bread....
Billie McKeown
Dec 27, 20241 min read


Swedish Meatballs
Goodness gracious great balls of meat! This recipe makes around 80ish meatballs. They can be served as an appetizer or with the starch of...
Billie McKeown
Dec 25, 20242 min read


Mushroom Carbonara
For the love of mushrooms! Great served as a main meatless meal but I'm not gonna lie, I served mine alongside a fat juicy steak plus...
Billie McKeown
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Mash Potatoes and Cauliflower
This is a great undercover healthy side dish for those littles or even adults who refuse to eat their veggies. I was almost kicked out of...
Billie McKeown
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Mexican Picadillo
Winter farmer's market inspiration. Yum, meat and potatoes. This dish is both family and budget friendly. I added my own spin to this...
Billie McKeown
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Turkey Roulade with Gravy
Juicy turkey swirled around you favorite stuffing. This is a great method for any gathering. No need to for carving. I deboned the...
Billie McKeown
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Pierogies with Bratwurst Bites and Onion Sauce
Sunday Funday just got even better with the Packers taking on our longtime rivals, da Bears. With both Packer and Bear country sharing a strong Polish heritage, pierogies felt like the obvious game-day pick. I’ve made them from scratch before—and even used round wonton wrappers as a shortcut—but today was all about keeping it easy and letting the sauce shine. Frozen pierogies went straight into the crockpot, and I hauled the whole delicious setup to my neighborhood pub to sha
Billie McKeown
Nov 17, 20241 min read
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