St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Michele Cheplic

I am only part Irish, but my parents always made a big deal out of St. Patrick’s Day. When I was a kid my dad always made sure we started our day off with green-tinted cinnamon buns from Robert’s Bakery, and we always ended our day with my mom’s Corned Beef and Cabbage. If you are looking for a simple three-course, Irish-inspired (or at least green-colored) meal to serve up on St. Patrick’s Day, then consider making the following festive recipes: STUFFED CELERY Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 3 ounces bleu cheese, room temperature 2 tablespoons milk Celery … Continue reading →

Have Yourself a Minty Little Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

Chocolate and mint seem to go hand-in-hand, especially during the holiday season. After all, who can say no to a chocolate covered peppermint stick or a multi-layer mint-filled chocolate brownie? The following minty desserts are ideal to serve to holiday guests on a cold December day. Simply pair them with a mug of hot chocolate and the winter blues will melt away in an instant. MINT CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI Ingredients: 3/4 butter, softened 3/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons peppermint extract 3 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup crushed peppermint candy Ingredients … Continue reading →