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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples - An Easy Autumn Side Dish

Irish American Mom — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:06:29 +0000

Roasted Brussels sprouts and apples make a delicious autumn side dish, combining tender, slightly caramelized Brussels sprouts with tart Granny Smith apples and sweet roasted onions. This simple oven-roasted vegetable recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy seasonal produce. With just five ingredients, it's easy enough for a weeknight dinner but special enough to serve...

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Pears with Maple Dijon Dressing

Irish American Mom — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:33:30 +0000

Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that seem to divide the dinner table. Some people absolutely love them, while others remember the soft, boiled sprouts of years gone by and would happily give them a miss. But roasting Brussels sprouts is a completely different story. High heat transforms these little green vegetables, giving them...

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Paper Witch Bookmarks - A Fun Halloween Craft for Kids

Irish American Mom — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:14:56 +0000

Halloween is the perfect time for a little crafting magic, and these adorable paper witch bookmarks are a fun way to combine Halloween creativity with a love of reading. With her curly-toed shoes, striped stockings, pointy hat and trusty broomstick, our little paper witch looks as though she has tumbled headfirst into the pages of...

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Cheesy Broccoli Cornbread - A Moist and Savory Side Dish

Irish American Mom — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:51:02 +0000

Cornbread is one of those foods I had never really encountered until I came to America. Growing up in Ireland, bread meant a very different thing altogether. There was brown bread, soda bread, wheaten bread and lovely soft loaves for making sandwiches. Cornbread simply wasn't part of our Irish food tradition. I was first introduced...

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Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup - An Old-Fashioned Approach to Using Every Last Morsel

Irish American Mom — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:25:44 +0000

It feels wonderfully old-fashioned to make a pot of soup from a ham bone. The bone still yields plenty long after we finish the main ham dinner. Tucked into the slow cooker with potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, beans and herbs, it slowly releases its smoky, salty flavor into the broth. By day's end, the vegetables...

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Harvest Pear Salad with Turkey and Gorgonzola Dressing

Irish American Mom — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:11:34 +0000

There's something wonderful about a salad that truly celebrates the season. This Harvest Pear Salad is filled with the colors and flavors of autumn including sweet juicy pears, ruby-red pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado, crunchy pecans, tender turkey, and plenty of tangy Gorgonzola cheese. And, as if all those lovely ingredients weren't enough, everything is finished...

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Bacon Parmesan Sheet Pan Potatoes

Irish American Mom — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0000

There's something wonderfully comforting about a pan of golden roasted potatoes, especially when you add crispy bacon, garlic and plenty of Parmesan cheese. These Bacon Parmesan Sheet Pan Potatoes are an easy side dish made with just a handful of simple ingredients. The potatoes roast alongside pieces of bacon, soaking up all that lovely savory...

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