KilKenney Kitchen Basics – Mashed Potatoes
What’s not to love about a bowl of hot, buttery, creamy Mashed Potatoes? I’ve been a spud fan my whole life but after I was …
Veggies Calling
I enjoyed the last Sunday of the season at the St. Paul Farmer’s Market yesterday. It’s always a bit sad to say goodbye to the …
Food Memories
I confess to being a lousy scrapbooker. My children don’t have beautifully organized boxes of artwork or sports medals and I’ve been less than stellar …
Something to Stew About
Fall has arrived here in the upper midwest. We’ve had an particularly beautiful season this year. The maple trees are absolutely gorgeous and we’ve been …
Braised Beef Stew
This rich, meaty stew is perfect as the weather cools. It tastes even better the second day, so it’s a great dish to make on …
KilKenney Kitchen Basics – Balsamic Vinaigrette
It’s no secret that I love to experiment in the kitchen. I enjoy every minute of creating recipes to share with you each week. Of …
Balsamic Vinaigrette
This quick, easy vinaigrette is one in a long line of KilKenney Kitchen basics. I believe strongly that homemade salad dressings are better than the …
The Breakfast Battle
Of all the meals we eat in our house, breakfast is the trickiest. As the mother of a teenager, I’ve long since given up the “you …
Grand Granola
This crunchy, delightful granola is always on hand in my kitchen. It disappears amazingly fast. We eat it for breakfast with fruit and yogurt, by …
A Month of Milestones
September and October have always held important dates for me, but this year, they reached milestone status. Bill and I celebrated 25 fabulous years of …