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Banana-Bran Muffins
Cooking — By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime--just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to entice children to enjoy a fiber-rich treat. Ingredient Notes: You can use ...More…
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Irish Lamb Stew
Cooking — This is Emerald Isle penicillin: a rich stew that'll cure whatever ails you. In traditional fashion, nothing here is browned first, just all stewed together. Combine lamb, potatoes, carrots, celery, leeks, broth, thyme, salt and pepper in a ...More…
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Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Cooking — These succulent meatballs can be served on little plates with plenty of bread for sopping up the rich tomato sauce or simply with toothpicks (and a napkin!). They are best served warm. Combine lamb, turkey, breadcrumbs, egg white, 1/2 cup onion, ...More…
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Spiced Lime Chicken Salad
Cooking — FOR THE CHICKEN: Heat the oil in a frying pan. Sprinkle the chicken with cumin, add to the pan and cook until the chicken is well browned and tender. Remove from the pan and cut into thick slices. FOR THE SALAD: Peel the carrots lengthways into ...More…
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Warm Orzo with Corn, Olives and Tomatoes
Cooking — In a medium skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add the corn. Saute for a minute or until crisp tender. Add the tomatoes, olives and basil and cook another minute or until heated through. Reserve. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. ...More…
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Chicken Noodle Soup with Parsnips and Dill
Cooking — Lots of carrots and parsnips give old-favorite chicken noodle soup a sweet savor. To balance this effect, use the optional parsley, which is just slightly bitter. In a large pot, combine the broth, onion, carrots, parsnips, salt, and pepper and ...More…
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Radish Greens Soup
Cooking — Be sure to pick bunches of radishes with very fresh-looking leaves for this earthy, slightly bitter soup. Three 1/2 -inch-thick slices of firm-textured white bread, crusts trimmed Cut the bread crosswise into 3/4 -inch strips. Melt the butter in ...More…
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Candied Yams
Cooking — The dark, orange-fleshed variety of sweet potato commonly known as the yam has been a Southern staple since colonial times, and candied yams have enjoyed wide popularity since the late 19th century -- especially at Thanksgiving. Try them ...More…
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Bourbon-Spiked Sweet Potato Puree
Cooking — Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times and roast them in a large nonstick roasting pan for about 1 hour, or until soft and browned on the bottom. Let cool for 15 minutes. Remove the skin, leaving as much ...More…
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Maple Walnut Coffeecake
Cooking — Instead of a crumbly streusel, this sour cream coffeecake gets a maple syrup "filling" chock full of walnuts. Serve with coffee or tea. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour 9- to 10-cup Bundt pan. Tap out excess flour. FOR FILLING: .. ...More…
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Shepherds Pie
Cooking — Our favorite recipe for this traditional English specialty comes from Sally Clarke of Clarke's in London. Diced carrots, celery, or leeks may be added, but are not essential. Peel and quarter potatoes. Rinse well under running water. Place in a ...More…
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Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin
Cooking — Pork has a natural affinity for rosemary and sage, as any Italian knows. To combat the tendency of pork loin to dry out, I like to wrap it in pancetta (Italian bacon) before roasting. Pair with braised white beans and roasted potatoes for a true ...More…