Monthly Archives: March 2012

Quinoa Cups

I first spotted these cute and tasty bite-sized cups on Pinterest, where they had been made with ham.  I decided to eliminate the ham and increased the amount of zucchini.  They reheated well and made a nice side dish. In … Continue reading

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Mini Baked Corn Dogs

  These cute little mini corn dogs could not be easier to make.  I first saw the recipe on Pinterest and had to try them.  They would be great for a kids’ party or any casual entertaining. Put 1 package of … Continue reading

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REAL Irish Soda Bread

This is the bread that was served every morning when we visited Ireland. It’s fabulous with a thick smear of butter. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Place a square of kitchen parchment or a Silpat sheet on a baking sheet. In … Continue reading

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Butter Made into a Lamb-Shape

This is a fun project for Spring, or really any time that you want a conversation piece for the table. You will need about four sticks of cold butter.  Place the first stick on a plate (this will be the … Continue reading

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