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Who Needs a Pot o' Gold at the End of the Rainbow?
When you can have a buttery hot loaf of Irish soda bread instead!
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A Pi/Pie Day Giveaway
84 commentsTo some, Pi Day is a chance to give a nod to the mathematical constant 3.14159265. To me and you, it’s a chance to bake and eat pie. Win a copy of Fine Cooking's Pies, Crisps & Cobblers in our giveaway.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Get Saucy for St. Patrick's Day
Irish or not, I'm sure we're all familiar with things getting a little saucy on St. Patrick's Day.
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Embracing Those Excellent Eggs
2 commentsThere's more to eggs than just being a morning breakfast staple. Here's everything you need to know about using eggs in baking.
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Fish, Chips and A Saint Patty's Day Love Story
Crisp batter, salty fries. Why not make your own classic pub food this St. Patrick's Day?
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A Taste of the Irish
A whisk(e)y spelling lesson and a cocktail with Irish whiskey and honey.
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The Essentials from Alexandra's Kitchen
No...not my kitchen, silly. She's another Alexandra who just happens to love food and cooking as much as I do.
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An App We're Using Now (From The Culinary Institute of America)
The Professional Chef app from The Culinary Institute of America walks users through almost every fundamental cooking technique and includes lots of classic recipes.
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Cook Story: The Perfection of Butter Cookies
Dorie Greenspan didn’t know it at the time, but in her early days in Paris, she was learning a lesson in the value of simple cooking with the best ingredients, the most important of which was butter.
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Big Buy: Baby Spinach
When it comes to this leafy green, there’s no such thing as too much.
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How to Make French Roast
1 commentThis centuries-old cooking technique gives you a succulent, mouthwatering roast with a built-in side dish.
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A Quesadilla to Make You Forget All About Meat
This recipe is perfect for Lent. It's meat-free, yet hearty and full of flavor.
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A Fresh Look at Food Coloring
2 commentsArtificial food dyes may pose significant health risks. Fortunately, there are all-natural ways for you to color your food.
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Classic/Classic Update: Shrimp Cocktail
Make the iconic poached shrimp appetizer or recreate it as a frosty gin cocktail.
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Hemingway Goes to Mexico
This version of the Hemingway Daiquiri uses tequila instead of rum.
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Sweeten Up Your Oscars Party with Cinnamon Bun Popcorn
1 commentSweet, salty and a little sticky, this popcorn will keep your guests munching happily through the Oscars, awkward music cut-offs and all.
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A Batch of Beignets for Fat Tuesday
These light, fluffy puffs of fried dough are a classic Mardi Gras treat, especially if you're giving up sweets later this week.
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