Irish Potato Candy — this cinnamon-coated coconut cream candy is a Philadelphia St. Pat’s tradition

The Vieux Carré Cocktail — a New Orleans original

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo — New Orleans flavor in your own kitchen

Celery Root (Celeriac) Rémoulade — kinda sorta like French coleslaw.

Braised Celery with Tomato and Parmesan — a great side dish to accompany, well . . . anything

Italian Celery and Mushroom Salad — Pecorino Romano perks up this fresh and healthy delight.

Celery, Corn, and Bacon Chowder — celery takes the lead role in this hearty dish

Turkey (or Chicken) Piccata — this simple, lemon-sauced dish screams “special occasion”.

Boca Negra Cake — for serious chocolate lovers

The Pink Lady Cocktail — perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese —— an old favorite gets even more savory

Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Canapés — perfect for Super Bowl festivities.

Meat and Potatoes Chili — winter comfort food

Oven Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork — perfect for Super Bowl Sunday

Moroccan Kefta and Tomato Tagine — spicy meatball stew

Couscous with Dried Fruit — a quick version of North African “pasta”

Moroccan Carrot Soup — cinnamon and cumin add zip to this warming dish.

Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Harira) — this traditional dish can be a starter or a meal-in-a-bowl

The Death in the Afternoon Cocktail — a champagne cocktail invented by Ernest Hemingway.