With the variety of produce available all year long, seasonal vegetables don’t always cause excitement. But asparagus is starting to show up, and offers the kind of delight that the beginning of spring brings.
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Asparagus Tomato Salad
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 cups sliced fresh [...]
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Few things can bring on a smile faster than cake, and few things make baking one easier than a mix. Take a box of mix, throw in an egg and oil, and soon you will enjoy one sweet bite after another. Add a little some extra, you’ll be able to create a special cake that [...]
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If Easter dinner seems to daunting or too difficult to schedule with family, consider an Easter brunch. Since brunch isn’t served too early or too late, it’s just right for many people.
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Broccoli Quiche
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
1-1/2 [...]
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Because stew is filling, it was the perfect peasant food in historic Ireland. Fortunately, Irish people brought their traditional stew recipes with them to the United States. Over the decades these recipes have evolved and now include ingredients readily available in our local stores.
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Beef and Irish Stout Stew
2 pounds lean beef [...]
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Kidney beans blend well with a variety of flavors, making them a good choice for salads, flavorful dishes, and stews. In addition to taste and texture, kidney beans bring soluble fiber and protein to the table.
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Kidney Bean Salad
1 16-ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 hard [...]
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