There are few easier bakes than soda bread. No rise, no kneading, and a loaf of homemade bread from scratch in under an hour, what’s not to love? Make it once and I dare you not to fall in love with this quick bread! Well, we’ve established that Soda bread needs to be a part... The post How to Serve Irish Soda Bread – 7 Easy Ideas! appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

Perfectly roasted potatoes and a Sunday roast go together like peas and carrots. But why just roast on Sundays? We are more of a Monday night roast family. It’s something my Mum started so it’s a bit of a tradition in our family. A good roast for dinner after the first day back at work... The post Crispy Rosemary and Garlic Roast Potatoes appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

So what is on the menu for roast night this week you ask? Well, what could be better this time of year than a roast leg of lamb? This one is a super easy Dutch oven leg of lamb recipe full of fresh garlic, rosemary, and all my favorite lamb roast herb and spice combinations.... The post Dutch Oven Leg of Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

I’ve been told I own a lot of cast iron cookware. Well, I’m not going to deny it, I do! But I also use EVERY SINGLE piece that I own. There is none sitting at the back of a cupboard unused and unloved, instead, I have a collection of pieces that are well-loved, cared for,... The post My Cast Iron Collection – And how I use each piece appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

This stuff is tastier than takeout! Slow-cooked pulled chicken in a chipotle and black bean stew. It’s an easy dinner recipe, delicious in nachos or as the ultimate Mexican rice bowl with steamed rice and a chopped salad!  Here is why you are going to love this big-batch recipe It’s ONE Pot! This shredded chicken... The post Easy Dutch Oven Pulled Chicken – Mexican Style! appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

Do you have a favorite roast dinner? While I love any roast dinner, a good lamb roast has a special place in my heart. This roast lamb gravy is a classic recipe, super easy, made from the leftover pan juices, and is out-of-this-world delicious. Serve it up alongside a leg of lamb or a slow-cooked... The post How to Make Roast Lamb Gravy (From Pan Juices) appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

I love making my own jam, don’t you? This triple berry jam is jam-packed full of the taste of Summer. The combination of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries preserved at their peak for enjoying all year round! While this is a small batch, this jam recipe can always be doubled or even tripled if you have... The post Summertime Triple Berry Jam (Small Batch) appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

There is something about a warm slice of traditional Irish brown bread that just gets me warm and fuzzy. White soda bread is king and always a crowd favorite. However, when we are in Ireland, for me, brown bread is where it’s at. This simple quick bread is easy to whip up, a little bit... The post Irish Brown Bread appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

So, let’s make pasta from scratch. It seems like a lot of effort, doesn’t it? Truth be told, making your own pasta from scratch is one of the simplest and most gratifying kitchen skills. It requires little hands-on time, it can be made with 2-3 ingredients, and that FLAVOR! No amount of store-bought dried pasta... The post How to: Easy Homemade Pasta Recipe with (and without) your KitchenAid appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more

Australian Summers are known for sunny-filled beach days, BBQs, and seafood. It’s a rich, food-filled culture that anyone who has ever stood in line for seafood at the Sydney Seafood Markets on Christmas Eve can attest to. A fresh seafood platter is the pinnacle of many festive gatherings and special occasions. A plate or board... The post How to make a Seafood Platter appeared first on The Irishman's Wife ..read more