ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Chocolate Peanut Butter Irish Soda Bread

We love Irish soda bread, in the traditional recipe with raisins and a savory version made with cheddar cheese (in the same article). But here’s a version of Irish soda bread that is not tradition in the Emerald Isle. It was created by Christine Fischer of Wry Toast Eats. Christine uses Chocolate Dreams peanut butter…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Reuben Irish Nachos Recipe

[1] “Irish Nachos” for St. Pat’s. The recipe is below. Find more recipes from the Idaho Potatoes. [2] Thousand Island Dressing. The recipe is (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Got beer? Serve the nachos with some Irish brew. Murphy’s has been brewing beer in Ireland since 1854 (photo of Murphy’s Irish Red Ale © Murphy’s).…
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Seafood Gravy With Biscuits Or Toast: Biscuits & Gravy

[1] Elevate your biscuits, like these kabocha sage biscuits. Here’s the recipe from Betty S. Liu (photo © Betty S. Liu). [2] Simple oyster gravy. Here’s the recipe from Anson Mills (photo © Anson Mills). [3] Put an egg on it (photo © Pillsbury). [4] Surf and turf: oyster gravy over ham and biscuits (photo…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Aïoli, The Original, The Modern, Easy Recipe & A Party

[1] As a sauce or dip with boiled potatoes (photo © Quinciple). [2] Tarragon aïoli as a dip with shrimp. Here’s the recipe from Real Simple (photo © Real Simple). [3] Le Grand Aïoli: Make a platter for your next gathering. Here’s a story from Edible Seattle (photo © Edible Seattle). [4] Just open the…
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When Is A Margarita Not A Margarita

Will the real Margarita please stand up? [1] Cherry Margarita (photo courtesy Created By Diane). [2] Grape Margarita (photo courtesy California Table Grape Commission. [3] Guava Margarita (photo courtesy Chef Ingrid Hoffmann). [4] and [5] The real deal, from Casa Noble Tequila: an classic Margarita and the classic with a smoked salt rim. [6] A…
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