New Potato & Pea Salad

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This dish is a cut above a regular potato salad. The dressing is made with white wine, coarse grained mustard, and fresh dill. It’s not to die for, but it’s pretty good.

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Irish Soda Bread

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In some classic Irish soda bread recipes the buttermilk is replaced with yogurt or stout. Knead just enough to form a ball so that your bread stays tender–more like a biscuit than bread.

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Home-Fried Potatoes

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With the addition of rosemary and dry mustard, these home fries are a cut above your typical diner fare. Tip: Make these fried potatoes a day or two after you’ve made extra boiled or roasted potatoes. Potatoes that have been chilled before frying will crisp up better in the frying process.

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Grilled Peach Salsa

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Nothing compares to the bright, sweet-tart, lip-smacking combination of fresh fruit, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro and mint. Make a double batch and invite your friends. Slather it on your fish, your burgers, and your baked potatoes.

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Red Pepper Green Beans

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If you’re in a hurry, you can use frozen green beans for this recipe. Garlic, chili paste, and sesame oil coat the green beans and red pepper with a spicy, smokey flavor that is absolutely luxurious. Tip: If you use frozen beans, you can skip steps 1 and 2, as beans are blanched before freezing […]

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Ginger-Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

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If you’re an omnivore and someone raves to you about the joys of vegan grilling, you might squint in doubt. Don’t: these flavor-packed mushrooms are incredible and satisfying, no matter your dietary preferences.

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Garlicky Green Beans

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The green beans are quickly boiled until tender but still crispy and then submerged in an ice bath to stop the cooking process and keep them looking bright and green. Paired with the great flavors of garlic and herbs, these beans making a stunning side for any meal. Tip: If you want to make these […]

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Traditionally this southern side dish is fried in bacon fat. This version uses canola oil to cut back on the saturated fat. The goal with fried tomatoes is a crisp exterior and a soft exterior, the key to which is your frying technique. Getting them just perfect might take a little practice, but the end […]

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