March 19th, 2008
If you are still fretting over how to prepare your Easter ham, here’s a tasty idea, courtesy of the people at the National Pork Board:
Apricot-Glazed Ham5-pound fully cooked whole boneless ham
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cooking Directions
Place ham on […]
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March 6th, 2008
The people at Pernod Ricard, the manufacturer’s of Jameson Irish Whisky were kind enough to share a couple of Irish cocktail recipes with All Holiday Cafe readers, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Cheers!
Jameson Hot Toddy
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 part fresh lemon juice
Dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg
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March 5th, 2008
Can anything be more Irish than potatoes? Americans love the tasty tubers also; that are the number one selling vegetable in the United States.
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the United States Potato Board shares a recipe for Irish Potato Bread:
Irish Potato Bread
(Recipe created by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, authors […]
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March 4th, 2008
Who doesn’t love peeps, those fluffy, non-chocolate, Easter treats? Perfect for Easter fun, author Charity Ferreira and photographer Liz Wolfe have put together a colorful and entertaining book, filled with 24 recipes and crafts to make with Peeps.
There are Frosty Peepsicles for a hot summer day; the Peeps Holiday Wreath to brighten up a winter […]
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March 3rd, 2008
March is National Nutrition Month, a day created by The American Dietetic Association more than 30 years ago to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Among the important ingredients adults should include in their diet are Omega 3 fatty acids (found in salmon, […]
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February 25th, 2008
What would St. Patrick’s Day be without corned beef. This video walked you through the process of preparing your own festive meal. Serve it with Colcannan, Irish potatoes and cabbage, and a pint of Guinness.
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February 24th, 2008
Are you looking for something to serve at your St. Patrick’s Day get-together, something that’s a little more classy than green beer? Consider this elegant and yummy cocktail created by the people that make Korbel California Champagne.
Irish Kiss
4 oz Korbel California Brut Champagne1 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur
Serve with green sugar-rimmed champagne flute.
To make […]
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February 22nd, 2008
February 22 is also National Margarita Day. What an inspired idea for a holiday! There are a myriad of margaritas–traditional, lime flavored ones, peach margaritas, strawberry margaritas, even chocolate margaritas. To help you celebrate, here are a few links to my favorite margarita recipes:
Traditional Margarita
Frozen Peach Margarita
Cranberry Margarita
Pommegrante Margarita
Here’s to a happy Margarita Day!
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February 21st, 2008
February 21 is National Sticky Bun Day, a day to celebrate that whole class of goodies made from leavened dough and (usually) sugar or honey. Included are cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, hot cross buns…
These treats are believed to have come to the United States with the Germans who settled in eastern Pennsylvania during the […]
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February 20th, 2008
It’s not too soon to be planning for Easter treats. Here’s a fun recipe that the kids will making with you, courtesy of the people at Little Debbie.
Easter Puff Bunnies
Ingredients:
16 whole natural almonds
10 jumbo marshmallows
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons whipping cream
One 9-ounce package Little Debbie Marshmallow Easter Puffs
Blue food coloring
Black food coloring
Square off round […]
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