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17 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

You're sure to feel the Luck of the Irish this St. Patrick's Day with these authentic Irish and green-ish recipes!

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A Quick History of Pie

In America, pie is synonymous with all other patriotic symbols like the flag, the bald eagle, and the Star-Spangled Banner. When you think pie, you probably first think of your favorite flavor or the secret family recipe. The truth is,...

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20 Yummy Ways to Celebrate Pi Day!

How else would you celebrate Pi Day than with a nice slice of pie?!

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26 Green Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

Make the leprechauns go above and beyond this year by making these awesomely delicious green food recipes!

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Irish Soda Bread History

When you think of Irish cuisine, what comes to mind? Beef stew? Shepherd's pie? Mashed potatoes? Or, maybe, Irish soda bread. Hot out of the oven with butter, it's mouthwateringly delicious.

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St. Patrick’s Day Recipes That Are Easy to Make

We can't all go to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day, but we can bring Ireland to our kitchen. These Irish-inspired recipes will make for a festive - and tasty - St. Patrick's Day.Irish immigrants began the custom of eating corned...

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13 Ways to Enjoy Corned Beef This St. Patrick’s Day

Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional dinner for St. Patrick's Day, but did you know they don't eat it in Ireland? Who knew! (You can read the story behind eating corned beef and cabbage here.) Since we enjoy this...

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14 Meatless Monday Recipes

It’s just another Meatless Monday...so why not enjoy it with these absolutely delicious vegetarian recipes!

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How to Make a Creamy Homemade Ranch Dressing

You absolutely won’t believe how easy it is to make a creamy ranch dressing at home. Most likely the ingredients are in your fridge and cabinets now. Our version adds lemon juice, hot sauce, and fresh parsley to brighten the...

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17 Meatball Recipes That Are Amazeballs

From appetizer to dinner, these are the BEST meatball recipes you need to add to your cookbook. Seriously, these are amazeballs!

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The 22 Very Best Guinness Recipes on the Internet

Drinking Guinness isn't the only way to fully enjoy your favorite Irish beer. Get your Guinness on with these absolutely delicious recipes. From lunch to dinner to dessert, these recipes made with Guinness beer will get you in an Irish...

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Irish Pub Food You Don’t Need to Go to Ireland For

Pubs in Ireland are family gathering places. In most towns, they're really the centers of the community. When in Ireland, besides grabbing a pint of Guinness, listening to music, and having great conversations, people go to pubs for their food....

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What’s the Best Potato For …?

You’re at the grocery store, and you’ve got your list that says “potatoes” on it for x dish. You look around at all the bins potatoes and wonder which works best for your recipe. It’s true. There are a ton...

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9 Banana Cream Pie Recipes To Go Bananas For

There are some pretty strong opinions about banana cream pie. Some think it has to be topped with meringue, while others favor freshly whipped cream. Vanilla wafers as a crust is a must in some recipes, but a pastry crust...

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13 Reasons Stroganoff Recipes Are the Best Comfort Food

You know those days where you just need the ultimate comfort food? Whether it be because of frigid temperatures, a hard day or just a random Wednesday, these 13 homemade stroganoff recipes are reason enough for why you should make...

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Comfort Food Recipes That’ll Make Any Taste Bud Happy

Everyone has a different definition of comfort food. For some, a chicken pot pie gives them the warm and fuzzies. Or, maybe a tray of mac and cheese makes your heart happy. We all turn to comfort food for different...

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34 Homemade Sauce Recipes

It’s time to quit buying your favorite sauces at the store and make them from home. Check out these 34 homemade sauce recipes, including everything from bbq sauces to pasta sauces to dipping sauces to condiments to dessert sauces -...

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22 Restaurant Copycat Recipes Even You Can Make

Ever wish you could make your favorite restaurant dish? Well, it’s time to wake up and smell the roses because YOU CAN! What - like it's hard? We don't think so! Check out some of our favorite restaurant copycat recipes...

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18 Party-Perfect Mardi Gras Recipes

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Here are some crazy delicious gumbo, jambalaya, creole and cajun recipes you need to celebrate Fat Tuesday!

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Let the Good Times Roll With These Easy Recipes for Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras begins on the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and ends on Fat Tuesday which is always the day before Ash Wednesday. It's a festival filled with parades and, of course, great food before the Lenten season begins.King Cakes are...