Feast & Merriment

Scalloped potatoes au gratin are my favorite Easter side dish! Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a simple creamy sauce until tender with a lightly golden top.

Can be assembled ahead, which helps things manageable and pairs well with ham, lamb or beef. It's the perfect Easter side dish.

Full recipe:
https://feastandmerriment.com/recipes/scalloped-potatoes-au-gratin/

🍀This Irish soda bread comes together quickly — no yeast, no waiting. Just mix, shape, and bake. Best served warm with plenty of butter.


https://feastandmerriment.com/recipes/irish-soda-bread/

Planning St. Patrick’s Day?

I’ve been making this corned beef for nearly 20 years. It's slow-cooked until fork tender. It’s straightforward, reliable, and always turns out the way it should.

Pro tip: Make it a day ahead.



https://feastandmerriment.com/recipes/corned-beef-recipe/

Need an easy Fish Friday dinner?

This Ritz cracker baked cod is a favorite recipe of mine. It’s a simple Lent-friendly option that still feels like comfort food.

Crisp on top, flaky inside, and comes together quickly. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice and dinner is done.


https://feastandmerriment.com/recipes/ritz-cracker-baked-cod/

Friday night fish & chips — no pub required.

Whether you’re observing Lent or just craving great fish & chips, this beer-battered cod delivers every time. Crisp outside, flaky inside. Don’t skip the homemade tartar sauce.


https://feastandmerriment.com/recipes/the-best-fish-and-chips/

If you love pasta, this is worth making.

Don’t be scared away by the use of fennel in this recipe. The flavor combination has serious wow factor and feels restaurant-quality.

Great for an indulgent date night or a cozy night in with friends. One of my favorites.

https://feastandmerriment.com/rigatoni-with-sausage-fennel/

Don’t underestimate this lemon chicken. The oven does most of the work. Crispy skin, a bright lemon garlic sauce, and very little effort. It delivers every time.

https://feastandmerriment.com/lemon-chicken/

I recently had the opportunity to share a few of my favorite recipes for a winning Super Bowl spread in the latest issues of Darien New Canaan Lifestyle , Upper Westchester City Lifestyle and Greenwich Lifestyle Magazines.

Thank you to the Lifestyle editorial teams for including Feast & Merriment in the February issue!

🏈 https://feastandmerriment.com/super-bowl-recipes/

Game Day Favorites
A few things I like to make when people are coming over.
Perfect for this time of year.

https://feastandmerriment.com/super-bowl-recipes/

Hot, baked spinach and artichoke dip.
Warm, cheesy, and meant to be shared.

This is one of those things that always feels right when it’s cold out.
https://feastandmerriment.com/baked-spinach-artichoke-dip/

Lately, I have been on a Guacamole kick. It just keeps ending up with it on the table with a bag of chips. Simple, familiar, and always satisfying. This is one of those things that I can never get enough of.

I'm a purist- no tomatoes. No big chunks of onions. Just avocado, lime, cilantro, seasoning, and a pinch of jalapeño.

https://feastandmerriment.com/simple-classic-guacamole-recipe/