RECIPE: Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes

[1] Today’s recipe: Shepherd’s Pie X Baked Potatoes (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). The American version of Shepherd’s Pie adds vegetables (photo © Foster’s Market Cookbook). [3] Shepherd’s Pie with sweet potato mashed potatoes, at Centerville Pie Company. You can also use a polenta top crust (photo © Centerville Pie Company). [4] Fancy Shepherd’s Pie,…
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100 Irish-Themed Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day

Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Even if you don’t wear green or watch a parade on March 17th, you pick up a green bagel or some Irish soda bread and end the day with wine and Irish cheeses, a green cocktail, or an Irish Coffee. Or, you can make a traditional Irish or Irish-themed…
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RECIPE: Pistachio-Chocolate Muffins For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] The chocolate remains hidden until you dig into the muffin (photo courtesy Agnese Italian Recipes. [2] You can buy pistachio flour or grind your own from pistachio nuts. See the technique below (photo courtesy Gourmet Food World). [3] For more festiveness, look for green foil muffin/cupcake liners (photo courtesy Fox Run).   February 26th…
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FOOD FUN: Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches & More Cherry Food Fun

[1] Cherry vanilla ice cream sandwiches are one way to celebrate Washington’s birthday (photo courtesy Delicious.com.au). [2] Dried cherries to sprinkle on anything or serve with cheese (photo courtesy Murray’s Cheese). [3] Frozen cherries turned into Cherries Jubilee (photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma). [4] Enjoy a shot of cherry liqueur, or add it to tea or atop…
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RECIPE: Cherry Tart Or Summer Fruit Tart With Lemon Mascarpone Filling

Skip the cherry pie for George Washington’s Birthday (February 22nd). Make this delicious cherry tart instead. The recipe, sent to us by Vermont Creamery via the New England Open House Cookbook, actually works with any fruit. When berry season arrives, make it with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries; or call in the stone fruits—apricots, cherries,…
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