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Enjoy A Taste Of The Sea

Traditional Irish stew may get a lot of fanfare, but another hearty, stick-to-your-ribs dish can chase away the chill after a day spent cheering along St. Patrick’s Day parade participants: seafood chowder. Ireland is an island nation, and many delicious dishes have been inspired by its
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It’s Always The Right Time Of Year For Fresh Apple Pie

Certain foods are synonymous with particular holidays or times of year. For example, few people can imagine celebrating Valentine’s Day without ample supplies of chocolate on hand. And what summer barbecue is complete without grilled hot dogs and hamburgers? While these foods and others are must-haves during certain times of the year, that doesn’t mean […]
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Slow-Cooked Salmon Makes A Perfect Entrée

Fish typically does not require a lengthy cooking time, which makes it both tricky and ideal to serve when hosting friends and family at home. The short cooking time of fish makes it great for hosts who want to spend more time with their guests and less time cooking. However, that same short cooking time […]
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Potatoes Are The Star Of This Irish Dish

St. Patrick’s Day is a time to pay homage to Ireland’s patron saint and celebrate Irish culture and cuisine. Even though corned beef and cabbage is ubiquitous on this holiday, that meal really isn’t the most authentic Irish cuisine. There are plenty of other foods to dress the St. Patrick’s table if a person wants […]
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A Lamb Dinner For Easter Celebrations

Lamb is traditionally on the menu on Easter. The consumption of lamb on this holiday can be traced back to the first Passover seder. However, Christians also adopted lamb for their holy day, likely as a representation and remembrance of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and death on the cross. Jesus often is called the “Lamb of […]
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Tasty Bites For Easter Meals

Easter dinner is a special occasion, presenting an opportunity for family and friends to gather, celebrate their faith and give thanks for their blessings. Traditional dishes tend to find their way to the Easter dinner table, but no meal would be complete without some sort of deviled eggs appetizer. Deviled eggs make good use of […]
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A Simple, Flavorful Salad To Whip Up In A Snap

When preparing meals at home, cooks know that it helps to have a few simple, easily prepared dishes in their culinary repertoire. These are dishes that don’t require too much planning and utilize certain staples that are present in everyone’s pantry. Such is the case with this recipe for “Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Crushed Peanuts” […]