Welcome to The Storied Recipe. This Guinness Shepherd’s Pie (or Cottage Pie if using ground beef) comes from Anita Parris Soule via her father. It’s rich, creamy, and perfect for a comforting family meal. As a mom of four hungry boys (three teenagers!), I rely on hearty, one-dish meals like this: ground lamb or beef, … Read more

I’ve become completely hooked on the new US drama Beauty and The Beast — it’s not available locally yet, so like many of you I stream shows instead of waiting. I’ve watched seven episodes over a couple of evenings and I’m totally hooked. It’s very different from the Disney version — it’s a police drama … Read more

Bubble tea is a tea-based beverage studded with chewy tapioca pearls, often called boba or boba milk tea. Once only found at tea shops, it’s easy to make at home with this straightforward recipe. Table of contents 🔑 Key to Success #1 – Make the Tea Extra Stout 🔑 Key to Success #2 – Cook … Read more

The classic Eton mess is a light, summery British dessert of ripe strawberries, whipped cream and crisp meringue pieces. It’s simple to assemble, beautiful to serve and easy to adapt with other summer fruits. What is Eton mess? Eton mess is a traditional British dessert made by combining strawberries, whipped cream and broken meringues. Can … Read more

Now that March has arrived and spring is officially here, here are 31 simple, feel-good ideas to welcome the season with open arms. 1 – spring jam jar flowers A small bunch of daffodils or tulips in a jam jar instantly lifts the mood. Fresh, simple blooms bring cheer to any room. 2 – book … Read more

Thick, juicy smokehouse burgers topped with bacon onion jam and smoky gouda on a Kaiser roll—an ideal recipe for your next cookout. These hearty 8-ounce beef patties are finished with a homemade bacon onion jam, smoky gouda, and your favorite BBQ sauce. You can cook them on a grill over indirect heat or in a … Read more

How about some pancakes with a little holiday cheer? These Double Chocolate Peppermint Pancakes satisfy a sweet tooth while delivering more protein than a typical chocolate breakfast treat. Jump to Recipe I first noticed these when a pallet of Kodiak Cakes mix disappeared from Costco. I briefly panicked at the thought of running out—no judgment, … Read more

Slow cooker blood orange and ginger steamed pudding – this delicious steamed pudding cooks right in your slow cooker! A perfect dessert for the colder months. Post sponsored by Crock-Pot. Steamed pudding often gets an unfair reputation—memories of stodgy school desserts or canned versions put many people off. In truth, a homemade steamed pudding is … Read more

Welcome to this collection of Cincinnati Themed Game Day Recipes — and of course a big Bengals WHO DEY to get things started! Whether you’re a Cincinnatian or just hunting for crowd-pleasing game day dishes to enjoy at a tailgate or at home, this roundup brings together local favorites and easy, delicious recipes to celebrate … Read more

These French-inspired Dill and Radish Tea Sandwiches are elegant, perfect for any gathering, and incredibly easy to prepare. I’ve been away from the blog for a while, but food inspiration never fades. Simple, fresh ingredients are often the most satisfying — which is exactly what these radish and dill tea sandwiches showcase. Photography and recipe … Read more