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Baked Bay Scallops
Saffron Rice
Steamed Asparagus Salad with Red Peppers and Tomatoes
Brandied Pear Phyllo Squares



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Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled New Crop Red Potatoes
Arugula & Mixed Greens Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing
Curach


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Beef and Irish Stout Stew
Irish Potato Farls
Shaved Fennel and Apple Salad
Irish Apple Duff

Happy St. Patrick's Day.

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Chicken, Lemon, and Dill with Orzo
Baked Peas with Tarragon, Yogurt, and Pistachios
Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies


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Chicken Biriyani
By MARK BITTMAN

When you raise the lid on a pot of good biriyani, the Indian equivalent of arroz con pollo or paella, the smell should beguile you: chicken, butter and spices should dominate, followed by the subtle aroma of basmati rice.

You might even smell the salt.


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Cooking Tips
Culinary Quiz
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Corned Beef Brisket with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon-Mustard Sauce
warm, crusty bread
IRISH CREAM BROWNIES


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Thai Garlic Shrimp
Hot, cooked Jasmine rice
Ginger and Garlic Braised Bok Choy
Coconut Tapioca Pie


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Chicken in Yogurt Sauce
Hot, cooked rice
Avocado-Orange Spinach Salad
White Chocolate-Almond Turnovers


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Spinach Frittata
Buttermilk Biscuits
Fresh Fruit Salad
Buttermilk Pound Cake


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Okay, we're getting a bit fancier and a touch more complicated. Clearly this is not a soup you'd prepare for your toddlers for lunch.

On the other hand, a hot soup like this served with good bread, a cheese board, fresh fruit, and tossed greens can make an elegant dinner, particularly when there's some candlelight and soft music.

This is soup to dress up for.

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Shrimp and Leeks with Angel Hair Pasta
Festive Tossed Salad
Lemon Squares


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Ravioli with Tomatoes and Olives
Baby Romaine Salad
warm crusty bread
Walnut Cake (Torta di Noci)



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Curried Lamb with Squash
Hot, cooked couscous, rice, or barley
East Indian Chopped Vegetable Salad
warm Naan or Pita bread
fresh fruit, in season




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Slow Cooker Thai Chicken over Rice Noodles
Thai Vegetable Salad
Baby Bananas in Coconut Cream


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