Wine Pairings With Corned Beef & Cabbage

[1] A classic corned beef and cabbage dinner, with new potatoes and carrots (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] A glass of pinot noir (or red Burgundy in French wine), is a delicious compliment for red wine lovers (photo © Rebelle | NYC [permanently closed]). [3] White wine lovers should try Grüner Veltliner, the top…
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Pistachio Butter Cups Recipe–Instead Of Peanut Butter Cups

The history of pistachio nuts. > THe history of peanut butter cups.     RECIPE: PISTACHIO BUTTER CUPS In addition to the ingredients, you’ll need mini baking liners and a baking sheet or mini muffin tin,   Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Setton Farms Raw Pistachio Kernels 1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoons…
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Irish Coffee Marshmallows For St. Patrick’s Day

The goal of XO Marshmallow is to give nostalgic marshmallows a modern twist, creating handmade, gourmet marshmallows in great flavors. One of them is a limited-edition specialty, Irish Coffee Marshmallows for St. Patrick’s Day. Treat for yourself, give them as a gift, or plan for an upcoming Easter basket. XO Marshmallow’s Irish Coffee Marshmallows (photo…
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The Difference: Frosting, Icing, Glaze

[1] It may look formidable with 5 colored layers and fondant icing, but here’s the recipe if you’re up for the challenge (photos #1 and #3 © Wilton). [2] Making just three layers with stabilized whipped cream frosting is much easier. Here’s the recipe (photo © McCormick) . [3] Easier still: a simple layer cake…
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Dijon Potato Salad Recipe With Bacon, Watercress & Green Beans

[1] Delicious warm potato salad with bacon, watercress, green beans, and a Dijon vinaigrette (photos #1 and #3 © Colavita) . [2] You can find baby, or creamer, potatoes, in three colors: yellow, red and purple (photo © Melissa’s). [3] Roast the bacon until crisp, then dice. Roasting the bacon cuts down on smell and…
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