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If you love to green things up a little in honor of St. Paddy’s Day and celebrate that it is almost springtime when the whole world blossoms green, the luck of the Irish is with you. This puppy chow snack is an easy and delicious treat for leprechauns of all ages. You can put it together in ten minutes.

Originally this dish served as a way to use the bits and pieces left after a meal of roasted lamb, hence the term, “Shepherd’s Pie.” This dish has evolved over the years to become a treasured and basic part of British pub fare using ground lamb. In our country where lamb is not as popular, ground beef is often substituted.

Pastel eggs are a beautiful sight on your table as springtime blossoms outside. Easy to make, they add color and interest to your Easter brunch. Zak’s white egg tray is a terrific way to display them.

Chicken Parmesan is hearty, substantial meal which is easily prepared. However, too often chicken Parmesan can become soggy and greasy. To remedy this unpleasant feature, this recipe separates the breading from the chicken using it as a topping rather than a breading.

Pork chops are one of the easiest meals to make. They are family friendly and can be grilled, baked, pan fried, or put in the slow cooker. Nothing goes better with pork chops than applesauce.

With the texture of a summer smoothy, this simple savory soup is the perfect way to celebrate autumn. Combine it with a salad or sandwich and enjoy a cheerful, bright midday meal. Its rich, creamy pumpkin flavor is achieved with very little prep time.

Busy days call for easy suppers and I don’t think supper can get any easier than these delicious Slow Cooker Teriyaki Sliders. Don’t freak out with the addition of crushed pineapple, trust me you don’t want to have these sliders without it. It adds that hint of sweetness that these sandwiches needs and cuts the saltiness of the Teriyaki sauce.

I went to a restaurant this week and had the most extraordinarily delicious French Dip sandwich ever! Besides enjoying it on a gorgeous golden fall day at a table providing a panoramic lakeside view, the food was melt in your mouth delectable. First the bread was toasted to perfection and buttered generously. Deli sliced, slightly rare, roast beef combined with melted provolone cheese was complemented with sautéed mushrooms and tempura fried red onions. The dipping sauce was rich and beefy.

Here is a daring and delicious butternut squash soup to serve in Zak’s marvelous Superhero ceramic mugs. The cold weather is here, and a nice warm soup is a valiant way to fearlessly confront old man winter. Encourage your amazing superhuman self to emerge by cooking this tasty and nutritious soup