RECIPE: Chicken, Guacamole, Ranch & Bacon Dip

[1] This bright green dip has layers of flavo5. [2] A packet of dip mix provides ranch dressing flavor to the dip (photos #1 and #2 courtesy Hidden Valley). [3] Everything’s better with bacon (photo courtesy Edwards Virginia Smokehouse).   We recently tasted this dip at a friend’s house, and liked it enough to ask…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ploughman’s Lunch For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] The Ploughman’s Lunch, a staple lunch in Britain for centuries (photo ©Taste | Australia). [2] Have an Irish beer with your lunch (photo © Murphy’s Irish Stout). [3] Smithwick’s Irish Ale (photo © Smithwick’s).   For St. Patrick’s Day, how about a Ploughman’s lunch? You can bring it to work or dig in at…
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RECIPE: Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Jam

[1] Brussels sprouts with bacon jam, as an appetizer or beer/wine snack (photo © Pampered Chef). [2] While large Brussels sprouts are tempting, smaller ones are more tender (photo © Sweetgreen).   With St. Patrick’s Day ten days ahead, we begin a series of festive recipes. This recipe from Pampered Chef is both fun and…
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