Breads + Breakfast

Red Chard & Goat Cheese Frittata

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Chard is such a lovely green vegetable. The vibrant colors of the stems are so rich. The flavor so subtle and versatile. And its incredibly nutrient-dense as an excellent source of vitamin C, A, and K. This simple frittata makes a great main dish for lunch and dinner served with a green salad. Or, of [...]

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Classic Irish Soda Bread (with guest)

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St. Patrick’s Day is definitely in the air. I can feel it in my Irish blood. In the spirit of celebrating my Irish heritage this month, I bring you another Irish recipe. I know there are a million Irish Soda Bread recipes out there but the recipe below is simply a keeper. In the shuffle of [...]

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Mini Irish Soda Breads with Dates & Pecans

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It may not be Saint Patrick’s Day but for an Irish girl there’s always a reason to celebrate … with Irish Soda Bread. I bought buttermilk the other day without a plan. No recipe in mind. And it’s unlike me to buy buttermilk. It’s just not one of my staples. But something was itching me [...]

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Sweet Sunday Crêpes

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I dedicated my lazy Sunday to much-needed laundry, house cleaning and crêpes. And I am so glad I did. I have been meaning to make crêpes for a while now. I finally set time aside exclusively for crêpes, even though it doesn’t take much time at all. What does take time is the 2 hours [...]

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Carrot Cake Granola Bars

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So I’ve been complaining about the breakfast bars I bought. I must have purchased at least three different brands. None of them were appetizing. They were way too sweet, especially for breakfast. I don’t know about you but I really don’t have a sweet tooth upon waking up. Plus the bars were just smothered in [...]

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