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Cranberry Clementine Tartlets

It's common knowledge that cranberry and orange make a dynamic duo, but when you mix it up and substitute clementines for the orange, the synergy is off the charts. So imagine the delights in a tart cranberry...
12.01.10
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Boneless Rib Roast with Garlic and Herbs

It's common knowledge that cranberry and orange make a dynamic duo, but when you mix it up and substitute clementines for the orange, the synergy is off the charts. So imagine the delights in a tart cranberry...
12.01.10
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Eggnog Mousse with Brandied Apricots

Save your most glamorous stemmed glasses for this elegant but very easy dessert based on the season's favorite drink, eggnog. Its creamy texture is offset by the punch of the brandied apricots....
05.23.12
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Guinness-Glazed Lamb Chops

Lamb rib chops bathed in an intriguing glaze made from Guinness cooked down with coriander and black peppercorns.
03.14.12
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Irish Coffee Sundaes with Caramel Whiskey Sauce and Coffee Nut Crisp

Although we're fans of Irish coffee, this particular incarnation as a coffee ice cream sundae with a whiskey-spiked caramel sauce is insanely good.
03.14.12
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Farmhouse Cheese and Caraway Soda Bread Puddings

Consider this recipe a double whammy. Not only do you end up with a dreamy, cheesy bread pudding, but you also get the recipe for an excellent loaf of Irish soda bread.
03.14.12
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Golden Colcannon Pie

Colcannon, a classic Irish combination of mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale, is standard winter fare. If that sounds, well, boring, trust us, this version is anything but that....
03.09.11
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Smoked Salmon Toasts with Malt Vinegar Syrup

The Irish are famous for their smoked salmon, so it’s a natural for a St. Patrick’s Day party. Of course, you don’t have to use Irish smoked salmon for these toasts; any cold–smoked...
03.09.11
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Pink Champagne Punch

This pretty-in-pink punch is a festive and delicious way to kick-off any celebration.
12.15.10
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Potted Crab

The delicate sweetness of Alaskan king crab is front and center in this easy-to-make appetizer.
12.15.10
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