At The Merc, these fries come with garlic aïoli (mayo!) and ketchup, so you get the best of both worlds! PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME:1 hr 15 mins TOTAL TIME:3 hrs 15 mins Ingredients FOR THE FRENCH FRIES 2 1/2 lb. russet potatoes (about 4 medium) Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley FOR THE […]
Healthy Recipes
Mushroom Soup
Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe: A Cozy Homemade Bowl Full of Earthy Flavor The Story, Flavors, and Secrets Behind This Comforting Mushroom Soup When the weather turns cool or you simply crave a warm bowl of homemade comfort food, few dishes are as satisfying as a rich and creamy mushroom […]
Hamburger Casserole
The ultimate comfort food, Hamburger Casserole is what home cooking is all about. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 20 MINUTES COOK TIME 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 50 MINUTES Ingredients ▢½ pound macaroni pasta, or use your favorite ▢1 tablespoon olive oil ▢1 pound ground beef ▢1 large onion, chopped ▢½ teaspoon paprika ▢Salt and Black Pepper, to taste ▢1 cup whole milk ▢1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup […]
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
The best chicken and dumplings recipe made completely from scratch with a rich stew and fluffy dumplings. Make it a quick meal by using rotisserie chicken! PREPARATION TIME prep time: 30 MINUTES cook time: 45 MINUTES total time: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES Ingredients ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 carrots, cut into ½-inch dice 2 ribs celery, finely chopped […]
COCONUT SWEET BREAD
Try a different take on Christmas fruitcake this year by baking this delicious Trinidad Coconut Sweet bread that’s loaded with coconut, dried fruits and nuts. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time Cook Time Makes 30 Mins 1 Hr INGREDIENTS: PART 1: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda […]
CHAMP
Irish champ is similar to colcannon but is made by blending green onions or scallions with creamy mashed potatoes. It’s great on its own, served steaming hot with extra butter on top, but it’s also a perfect side dish for good quality sausages. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:25 […]
FRIED CABBAGE AND NOODLES
Fried Cabbage and Noodles is a simple and inexpensive comfort food that can be served as a side dish or the base to full meal. PREPARATION TIME PREP 5 minutes COOK 20 minutes TOTAL 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.08) 1 yellow onion ($0.32) 8 oz. wide egg noodles ($0.90) 1/2 head cabbage (4-5 cups sliced) ($1.28) 2 Tbsp butter ($0.20) salt […]
Creamy and Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta
You can’t beat the ease of this creamy and cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta for a 30-minute dinner that the whole family will love! PREPARATION TIME PREP:10 minutes COOK:20 minutes TOTAL:30 minutes Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces) 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 13 ounces smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), sliced […]
CURRANT ROLLS
So easy to put together, feel free to shape it to a dome shape, cut an “X” on top and it turns our beautifully! Thanks, Ina! PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 50 min Total Time: 1 hr, 15 min INGREDIENTS 4 c (480g) AP Flour, plus a an extra Tablespoon for […]
BROWN BREAD
We love this Irish brown bread recipe. It makes a delicious brown bread closest to what we ate while in Ireland. It isn’t Irish soda bread, which has a completely different taste and texture. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:20 mins Cook Time:40 mins Total Time:1 hr Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar […]


