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Maintaining Health and Wellness During the Pandemic
I am not a paragon of health by any means. I hate running, never played sports in school (many classmates from my hometown would heartily...
kflynn80
Jan 28, 20216 min read
Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Herbs and Gruyere Cheese
As the former Director of Communications for the U.S. pork industry, I had the pleasure of eating a lot of amazing pork over the years....
kflynn80
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Healthy Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash
My husband John is a big fan of chicken parmesan and orders it as a sandwich sometimes when we are in New York. The love for chicken...
kflynn80
Jan 25, 20213 min read
Biscotti Regina: Sicilian Sesame Cookies
I honestly think I teethed on these cookies, because that’s how long I have probably had them in my life. The name translates into the...
kflynn80
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Feature Spotlight: Black Market Bakers, Annapolis, MD
This article is the first in a series of articles in Gaelic & Garlic that will highlight professionals working to provide products or...
kflynn80
Jan 20, 20213 min read
Caroline’s Australian Banana Bread
I am obsessed with anything with banana and chocolate and this banana bread recipe from my dear friend Kelly’s daughter Caroline fits the...
kflynn80
Jan 20, 20212 min read
One Pot French Style Chicken
Throughout the period of the pandemic, I have routinely made dishes that are easy and can be made on sheet pans or in one pot for ease of...
kflynn80
Jan 18, 20212 min read
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
This is seriously one of the easiest side dishes you can make and goes perfectly with any kind of meat or poultry dish. I’m not...
kflynn80
Jan 18, 20211 min read
Tiramisu
One of the most popular desserts with good reason is tiramisu, which in Italian means “pick me up.” With chocolate and coffee as two of...
kflynn80
Jan 17, 20212 min read
Haricots Verts with Herbs and Pine Nuts
There is something elegant about a French green bean. It just looks beautiful on a serving plate as all tend to be the same size. This is...
kflynn80
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Shrimp and Cauliflower Sauté
I am always looking for ways to create healthy dinners that don’t take a lot of time and aren’t too challenging to prepare. This one uses...
kflynn80
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
This robust and delicious pasta dish is originally from the Lazio region not far from Rome in the town of Amatrice, an area that was...
kflynn80
Jan 11, 20212 min read
The Perfect Chocolate Cake
I don’t know what it is about chocolate, but for some reason, I cannot stop thinking about it. Even though as I have gotten older, I have...
kflynn80
Jan 8, 20213 min read
Cooking My Way Through Grief
In my family, food is life. If we aren’t thinking about our next meal, we are talking about it or planning what we want to eat next....
kflynn80
Jan 7, 20215 min read
Amen for NYC: The Champ of Global Cuisine and a Great Deal More
The first time I ever laid eyes on New York was on a trip when I was very young with my parents and my sister. My dad asked us if we...
kflynn80
Jan 6, 202120 min read
Greek Shrimp with Feta
This is a recipe that has been on rotation in our house for many years. It’s easy, healthy and delicious. What more could you ask for in...
kflynn80
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Lasagna
When my mom made lasagna, I was always a very happy camper and my kids are no different. My son Ryan says it is one of his top two...
kflynn80
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Pistachio and Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Biscotti are pretty much the easiest cookie I think anyone can make. They are twice baked and that makes them crisp and perfect for...
kflynn80
Dec 14, 20202 min read
Fall River, Massachusetts: Lizzie Borden and Portuguese Food
While visiting my sister in Newport, I took a ride to the city of Fall River, Mass., which is located about 20 minutes away not far from...
kflynn80
Dec 7, 20204 min read
Scones
One of the first things I ever learned how to make was a true scone, made out of my mom’s notes from a recipe she gleaned from the U.S....
kflynn80
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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