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Jessie

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St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Tuesday March 16th 2010

If you’re looking for a little last-minute inspiration in your own kitchen, here’s a collection of recipes to help you throw together an Irish-inspired feast of your own, including several that feature Guinness stout.

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Buttermilk Cluster Rolls with Toasted Pecans and Bacon

Thursday March 11th 2010

Here’s my take on a popular recipe for Buttermilk Cluster rolls. These rolls are crusty on the outside, soft and moist on the inside—and dotted with bits of bacon and toasted pecans.

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Drunken Cranberry Orange Compound Butter

Monday March 8th 2010

This Drunken Cranberry Orange Butter is great on baked goods (English muffins, croissants, etc.). It’s also a great topping for pancakes and waffles. You can use it as a spread for chicken or turkey sandwiches—or stir it into wild rice before serving.

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Rustic 5-Spice Potato Chips

Thursday March 4th 2010

It’s easier than you might think to make potato chips at home. These particular chips are skin-on, thicker than usual, asian-spiced crunchy bliss. And? They take about 10 minutes to make.

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Marmalade Souffles (Plus Tips for Making a Perfect Souffle)

Monday March 1st 2010

Contrary to popular belief, souffles are actually pretty easy to make. You just need to follow a few rules—and not breakdance in the kitchen when they’re in the oven.

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Ginger and Maple Glazed Chicken Wings

Wednesday February 24th 2010

The humble chicken wing is so cheap—and so satisfying. (Plus, come on: What self-respecting carnivore doesn’t like to gnaw a little meat off the bone every once in a while?)

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Orange Pound Cake

Monday February 22nd 2010

Warning: Baking this cake will fill your kitchen with the irresistible smell of oranges. This is a slightly modified version of a recipe I saw recently in Saveur. It’s a buttery pound cake shot through with freshly grated orange zest and soaked with sweet orange syrup.

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Roasted Marrow Bones

Wednesday February 17th 2010

Roasted marrow bones are a simple, delicious treat that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Just roast the bones, then scoop the marrow out, spread it on toast, and top it with a little parsley salad. Voila: Instant carnivorous bliss.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Friday February 12th 2010

These brownies are dark, fudgy, and shot through with ribbons of smooth peanut butter—and dotted with bits of molten chocolate. This recipe could feed an army. If you have a strong sense of self preservation, cut the recipe in half and make it in a smaller baking dish.

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Easy Baked Tortilla Chips Dusted with Spicy Chipotle Salt

Wednesday February 10th 2010

This is like cheating, it’s so easy. In fact, it kind of IS cheating, since I didn’t make the tortillas from scratch. No matter. This is a fast and simple way to make delicious, spicy tortilla chips.

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