March 2012

Apple Butter Vinaigrette

March 30, 2012

I tend to be boring when it comes to salad dressings.  Whenever I make or order salad dressings, 95% of the time it’s an Italian dressing.  What can I say?  I grew up on fresh oil and vinegar dressings.  Every now and then, though, I’ll break out of my mold and have some blue cheese [...]

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White Chocolate and Blueberry Brownies

March 26, 2012

Well, I am happy to say that this was a very fun recipe to make and to post because it’s my first ever assignment in the Secret Recipe Club!

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Jammers

March 23, 2012

I love shortbread.  I love sugar cookies.  And I especially love sugar cookies with jam.  When I saw a recipe that incorporated all three of these cookie loves, it was a given that I’d be making these hitting-the-trifecta “Jammers.”  I’ve categorized these Jammers as a cookie, but they could also be thought of as a [...]

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Napa Valley Chicken Salad

March 20, 2012

Since we don’t have in-house food service where I work, I quite often order from Panera when I need to cater a business lunch.  Panera offers box lunches and will deliver to the office so it works out well.  Their food is fresh, if not always low calorie, and a popular choice around here as [...]

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Irish Carb Bomb Cupcakes

March 17, 2012

No, that’s not a typo in the title—just a little play on words.  If you’re counting the carbs in your life, be forewarned.  One bite of this cupcake will make you forget about any diet you’re on!

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Tom’s Irish Bread

March 14, 2012

What would St. Patrick’s Day week be without a loaf of Irish bread?  Studded with raisins and caraway seeds, this traditional loaf makes me look forward to breakfast with eager anticipation all week or for as long as it lasts.  If any of the kids are home, that’s only a day or two.  What that [...]

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Chocolate Stout Cake

March 11, 2012

I first spotted the recipe for this fabulous chocolate stout cake on epicurious.  The reviews on epicurious are unanimous—over and over again, reviewers said that this was the best chocolate cake they had ever eaten.  One person said that after eating the cake she had a “religious experience”!

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Mrs. P’s Sausage Pasta Fagioli with Spinach

March 8, 2012

I am a major fan of pasta fagioli and have quite a few recipes in my repertoire.  Despite that, I am always happy to find a new one to add to my collection.

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Lamb Stew

March 5, 2012

It’s March, and I’m in an Irish state of mind.  As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, my thoughts turn to corned beef and cabbage, lamb stew, Irish Bread, chocolate stout cake made with Guinness, and Bailey’s chocolate cupcakes.   I usually manage to make and enjoy all of these Irish treats before the month is over.

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Coconut Shrimp Curry

March 2, 2012

Because I am not a fan of hot, spicy food, I tend to steer clear of Indian recipes.  When I saw this posted on one of my favorite blogs, I thought I might pass it by; but then the description of the dish made me take a closer look.  Shrimp?  Fresh lemon juice?  Onions?  Garlic?  [...]

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