Binny's Blog

Nougat. What is it? You've had it in candy bars, but have you ever tried the traditional version? If you like Nutella, you'll love this recipe from the Demo Kitchen.

Try this recipe for beer battered fish and chips made with fresh cod and Irish Red ale for malty, crunchy and flaky results.

The Black Velvet is sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day cocktail recipe. This simple, luxurious blend of Guinness and Champagne is the perfect way to cap off your extended Celtic carousing.

Meat pies have been beloved across Ireland and the U.K. for centuries. Usually that means a hearty crust made with beef suet or lard but when it comes to Shepherd’s Pie, rich, creamy and tantalizingly browned mashed potatoes stand in for pastry. Underneath that buttery layer of mash is a savory mixture of ground meat and vegetables, bound together with a thick gravy, making for a hearty and filling dish for a late winter’s day. St. Patrick's Day, to be precise.

If you loved vanilla cola as a kid, try a Shanky's Fever Dream cocktail. It’s the perfect St. Patrick's Day cocktail for those who love spiced rum or whiskey and cola.

Luck is in the air as St. Patrick's Day approaches. All over the world, seven is a lucky number. The Demo Kitchen's recipe for Seven Layer Bars are the perfect dessert to add some more luck into your life.

A delicious green cocktail for St. Patrick's Day that's sweet and tart. It's a refreshing alternative to green beer or green mint drinks. Sláinte!

Cinnamon rolls are an irresistible sweat treat and the Demo Kitchen has a recipe for you to make them at home any time you want. Plus, easily turn them into Mini King Cakes with the addition of green, gold and purple candy sugar.

Cap off your Mardi Gras celebrations with this cocktail homage to the King Cake, a carnival tradition around the world. This confetti covered version is a riff on the New Orleans King Cake, plastic baby not included.

Red Beans and Rice is a classic Louisiana dish, born of ingenuity. It takes time, but it's worth it to transform easily obtainable ingredients into something magical. It's perfect for your Mardi Gras celebration this year.