Saint Patrick’s Day Leftovers Recipes

Saint Patrick’s Day Leftovers Recipes

The chefs at The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (http://theshannonrose.com) are sharing some recipes using Saint Patrick’s Day leftovers that are so delicious, you just might pick up some extra soda bread to make them. Irish Soda Bread French Toast Ingredients 2 slices Irish Soda Bread 4 Tbsp. French toast batter (see below) 4 Tbsp. butter […]

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2017 Martin Codax Albarino

2017 Martin Codax Albarino

I used to drink a lot of Rias Baixas Albariño and loved it…not really sure why I ever stopped – it’s delicious, refreshing, food-friendly and inexpensive! I enjoyed this wine at a sea side seafood restaurant on a recent vacation and promised myself I’d go back to it after returning to the USA. Martin Codax […]

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Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at The Shannon Rose

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at The Shannon Rose

Can’t get enough of Saint Patrick’s Day? The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (http://theshannonrose.com)’s locations in Clifton and Ramsey are offering no shortage of food and fun throughout the month of March. Following is a breakdown of events at the popular restaurants: Foods of Ireland (March 1 – 31) – To kick off the celebration, the […]

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2013 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay

2013 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay

I was at a beach side resort looking through the casual restaurant’s wine list and saw this wine that I hadn’t had in a while so decided to order it, although I’m not typically a Chardonnay fan…unless it’s old and French! It was just lovely on a warm night and not a buttery/oaky bomb, which […]

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Hearty Turkey Barley Soup

Hearty Turkey Barley Soup

This a rustic meal-in-a-bowl and perfect on a chilly winter day. It’s an easy way to use up turkey leftovers also. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil ½ medium turnip, diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 6 cups turkey stock, homemade ideally 2 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 ¼ cups […]

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2019 NJ Wine & Food Festival

2019 NJ Wine & Food Festival

Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 New Jersey Wine & Food Festival (https://njwinefoodfest.com) at Crystal Springs Resort, taking place April 12 – 14. This prestigious showcase for top culinary talent, winemakers and distilleries from around the world is celebrating its 11th year with a weekend of dinners, wine and spirits tastings, chef demos […]

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Spuntino to Host Wines of France Dinner February 28

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com) invites guests to enjoy its Wines of France Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, February 28 at 7pm. To highlight some of the world-class wines produced in France, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is pairing a selection of French wines with a five-course […]

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The Pasta Shop Denville

I recently had the opportunity to finally check out The Pasta Shop (www.thepastashopdenville.com) in Denville, NJ and am so pleased to have such a great neighborhood spot near my home in Morris County. The Pasta Shop describes itself as a “fine casual eatery featuring handmade specialties and wood-fired Italian American classics” and the place is […]

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Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip

During the holidays, my mom hosted us and served a delicious hot crab and artichoke dip that was gooey, cheesy and indulgent. I’ve recreated the dip and served it during the Big Game last weekend and it was a hit! This recipe is a breeze to prepare, basically in one bowl, and can sit in […]

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Copycat Hooters Chicken Wings

My guy and I like Buffalo chicken wings and his favorites are the ones from Hooters (it’s about the wings, really lol). I’ve perfected their buffalo shrimp recipe (you must try them) and I think we now have a pretty great handle on their chicken wings. This recipe is for medium spicy Buffalo chicken wings […]

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