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St Patrick's Day menu with corned beef and cabbage
AlamyWhen March 17th rolls around, you'll want to have St. Patrick's Day recipes at the ready. Below are traditional dishes that came over to the U.S. along with the Irish immigrants -- corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, soda bread, and stout (we've incorporated the latter into a dessert) -- and each has a place in the culinary memories of Irish people everywhere.

St. Patrick's Day marks the anniversary of the death of (you guessed it) St. Patrick in the 5th century, and the Irish have observed it as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. St. Patrick's Day falls during Lent, but the dietary prohibitions are suspended for the day -- Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon with dance, drink and food.

You provide the music, dance, and drink; we've got you covered on the food...

St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Corned Beef and Cabbage: It might take a few hours to cook, but this classic braise requires very little effort to throw together and feeds a small army of leprechauns. It's also incredibly delicious and just keeps getter better as leftovers.

Irish Soda Bread: This version of the classic Irish soda bread is delicately sweetened with raisins and has an intriguing nuttiness from caraway. It's also quick to make (thanks to the leavening power of the soda) and a delicious way to sop up corned beef juices.

Chocolate Guiness Cake with Irish Cream Caramel Sauce: This deep and dark ode to Ireland is quite possibly the second best use of Guinness in the world, next, only, to drinking the black liquid gold beer.

Fun Fact: Parades are practically synonymous with St. Patrick's Day. Ironically, the History Channel says the first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as fellow Irishmen serving in the English army.

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romantic valentine's day dinner
Frances JanischOn Valentine's Day, have your date night at home: No crowded restaurants or blustery February nights, just the two of you and a romantic dinner. But, if you cook every night anyway, it can be a little more difficult to make a meal into a special event. One year I tried to experiment with fancy and weird recipes, and my wife got so mad at me for screwing up dinner that she threw a bunch of thyme at me (we made up, but still, point taken). From then on, I've stuck to the proven classics. This menu is an easy way to impress, and bring a little romance to the table.
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]]>holidays-and-parties-valentines-dayvalentine-s-dayIan Knauer2011-01-07T18:10:00ZVegetarian Thanksgiving Menuhttp://main.kitchendaily.com/2010/10/11/vegetarian-thanksgiving-recipes/http://main.kitchendaily.com/2010/10/11/vegetarian-thanksgiving-recipes/http://main.kitchendaily.com/2010/10/11/vegetarian-thanksgiving-recipes/#comments
Big Biscuit Mushroom Pot Pie
New Media PublishingToo often vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes are pale imitations of Thanksgiving classics (rubbery Tofurkey and bland, spongy stuffing). Then there's the "sure hope they don't notice the bacon in the green beans or sausage in the stuffing" approach. But we think vegetarians deserve a feast to vie with the traditional turkey-centric Thansgiving so we designed this robust meat-free menu with a satisfying main course, succulent sides and a gooey chocolaty dessert.
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Big Biscuit Mushroom and Tofu Pot Pie

This gorgeous pot pie is a definite crowd-pleaser. The golden biscuit crust sits atop a creamy filling chock-full of savory mushrooms and crumbled tofu. It's so hearty and satisfying, even meat-loving guests might not miss the turkey.

Wine Pairings: A Zinfandel such as the 2006 Z-52 Zinfandel (Lodi, California) will bring out the earthy flavors in the pot pie. To really intensify the pot pie's flavors, try a very bold red such as The Big Red Monster (California).

Beer Pairings: Match the deep, meaty flavor of the mushrooms in the pot pie with a rich, robust doppelbock, such as Ayinger Celebrator or the Samuel Adams Double Bock.
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Cauliflower Puree with Toasted Pine Nuts

This pretty white puree looks great on the table, and the flavor doesn't disappoint. Steaming the cauliflower and garlic in milk brings out their natural sweetness, while delicate toasted pine nuts lend sophistication.
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Fresh Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

Don't confine your Thanksgiving cranberries to sauce. Their ruby color perks up any salad, and they lend a sweet-tart flavor that balances the pecans.
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Honey-Lemon Glazed Carrots with Parsley

The mellow sweetness of honey brings out the best in carrots. Here, we've added a liberal dose of butter and a touch of lemon to make this side dish sing.
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Potato and Bell Pepper Gratin with Pepper Jack Cheese

Pepper Jack cheese -- a spiced variety of Monterey Jack -- melts beautifully, and it adds just enough kick to this gratin to get your guests talking.
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Nutella-Hazelnut Bread Pudding

For those who haven't tried it, Nutella is a rich, creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread. Here, we've made the most of its smooth and velvety texture to create a decadent bread pudding. Your Thanksgiving guests will swoon when they taste how the gooey chocolate custard transforms hearty chunks of bread.

Wine Pairing: Sandeman Ruby Port (Portugal) has plum, berry and chocolate notes that will complement the hazelnut and chocolate in the bread pudding. For something dryer, try Ravenswood Winery Vintners Blend Petite Sirah (California), which has just enough cherry bite on the finish to compete with the hazelnut and Nutella.

Beer Pairing: To balance the bread pudding, go with a like-minded brew such as Rogue's Hazelnut Brown Nectar. It's a nutty brown ale with notes of toffee and chocolate, and a creamy, easy drinkability that'll agree with everyone. If you can find it, Short's S'Mores Stouit is a fun, conversation-starting pairing.
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Game Plan


Two Days Ahead (Tuesday):
  • Make Cauliflower puree, cool completely, store in refrigerator in a sealable plastic container.
  • Toast pine nuts, cool completely, store at room temperature in a sealable plastic container.
  • Toast pecans for spinach salad, cool completely, store at room temperature in a sealable plastic container.
  • Cook mushroom filling for pot pie, cool completely and store in refrigerator in a sealable plastic container.
  • Roast garlic for pot pie, cool completely, store at room temperature in a sealable plastic container.
One Day Ahead (Wednesday):
  • Grate pepper Jack cheese and store in refrigerator in sealable plastic container.
  • Make dressing for spinach salad.
  • Peel and cut carrots, store in refrigerator in a sealable plastic container.
  • Make biscuit dough for pot pie, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, store in refrigerator.

Thanksgiving Day, Six Hours Before Dinner:
  • Assemble potato-bell pepper gratin.
  • Assemble and bake bread pudding, let cool on a rack, store at room temperature.
Two Hours Before Dinner:
  • Assemble pot pie.

One Hour Before Dinner:
  • Bake pot pie.
  • Bake gratin.
  • Glaze carrots.

Just Before Dinner:
  • Toss spinach salad with dressing, cranberries and pecans.
  • Reheat cauliflower puree on stovetop or in microwave, sprinkle with pine nuts.

20 Minutes before Dessert:
  • Reheat bread pudding in oven if desired.
]]>holidays-and-parties-thanksgivingthanksgivingvegetarianIan Knauer2010-10-11T16:19:00ZRecipes for Thanksgiving Leftovershttp://main.kitchendaily.com/2010/10/08/recipes-for-thanksgiving-leftovers/http://main.kitchendaily.com/2010/10/08/recipes-for-thanksgiving-leftovers/http://main.kitchendaily.com/2010/10/08/recipes-for-thanksgiving-leftovers/#comments
Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers
Stephen Chiang / Getty ImagesWhether it was weeks of preparation leading up to Thanksgiving or just days, and whether you had an intimate dinner for 4 or a holiday blow-out for 20, everyone seems to wind up with a refrigerator full of leftovers. And while we all love turkey sandwiches, it would be nice to have a few other options.

We've got 8 recipes that make full meals out of the leftovers. Each one introduces completely new flavors -- they're not just a rehashing (and reheating) of the original dish. In other words, these aren't your usual Thanksgiving leftover recipes. We used our Traditional Thanksgiving and Vegetarian Thanksgiving as the spring board (each of these recipes uses up leftovers from those menus), but these are doable no matter what you served.
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Turkey-Cheddar Tetrazzini

This rich, creamy casserole combines two classics in one: turkey tetrazzini and mac and cheese. What's not to like?
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Turkey Salad

Slices of leftover turkey make a perfectly fine sandwich, but this zesty salad is a definite step up. Serve it on rye with a pickle or alongside tossed greens and a glass of crisp white wine.
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Quick Shepherd's Pie

Facing a mound of uneaten mashed potatoes? Celebrate -- it saves you a step when making this hearty beef shepherd's pie.
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Turkey Banh Mi

Vietnamese sandwiches -- with their great combination of pickley, spicy, and rich flavors -- have taken America by storm. This version substitutes easy-to-find liverwurst and salami for the traditional pâtés.
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Cauliflower Purée and Spinach Lasagna

Leftover cauliflower purée stands in for bechamel sauce in this vegetarian lasagna...it might just taste better than the original!
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Chipotle Turkey Chili

Everyone loves chili, and this version is exceptionally good thanks to the power of canned chipotle peppers in adobo. They lend a deep, smoky flavor and just the right touch of heat.
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Ravioli with Green Beans and Brown Butter Sauce

The nutty richness of brown butter transforms leftover green beans. Pair them with store-bought cheese ravioli, and you have a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted butternut squash ends up as an elegant, flavorful soup.
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