Today is St. Patrick’s Day. To get ready for it, I’ve been learning a new recipe. For the last week, I’ve been reading about Irish Farls or potato bread. Irish potato bread was developed as a part of an Irish breakfast. Instead of a fluffy loaf that most of us consider bread, farls are flat pan-fried bread. They are closer to potato pancakes than a loaf of bread.
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Cream of Asparagus Soup to Celebrate Spring!
This easy cream of asparagus soup is perfect for making the most of fresh asparagus when it’s in season. It’s full of spring flavor and makes a perfect appetizer or even main course. If you’re longing for Spring, and asparagus shows up in your local stores, add this recipe to your favorite asparagus dishes.
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Teriyaki Chicken & Fresh, Spring Asparagus
Asparagus is available year-round, but spring is the best season for this nutritious vegetable. Crops are harvested from late February to June, with April being the prime month and high season for asparagus. Today I’m sharing an easy dinner idea of teriyaki chicken with steamed fresh asparagus. Marinate the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for an hour. Then cook the chicken, and dinner is on the table in 45 minutes. It’s an easy recipe that’s nice enough for company.
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7 Layer Taco Dip For Fabulous Parties!
Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday, and it dawned on me I haven’t shared much party food. For get-togethers and large gatherings, today’s recipe is always a hit and disappears fast.This taco dip is so tasty people tender to just stand there eating until it’s gone. I suggest you serve it with fresh vegetables like carrot sticks and celery sticks, and tortilla chips. It also goes well with crackers or pita chips. I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for lower fat and calories; it’s a great replacement for anything calling for sour cream. The lettuce adds a nice crunch to the mostly creamy dip. The recipe as written is vegetarian.
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup For Comfort
Today’s recipe is a great, easy dish anytime of the year. It’s a comforting winter dish, and it’s also a great comfort for those with a cold or flu. The quality of the soup depends on the quality of the stock or broth you use making the soup. If you’ve tried my crock pot chicken stock recipe, I would use that. Otherwise, buy the best quality stock you can find. Your spices can be adjusted to individual taste.
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Maple Pecan Shortbread Squares
Today I’d like to share my first recipe of 2025. It’s an easy and quick treat for special occasions as well as everyday. Today’s recipe is a tasty shortbread with maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecan flavors. The shortbread is pressed into a parchment-lined 8″ x 8″ baking dish to bake. While the it’s baking, beat an egg in a mixing bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust, and return to the oven.
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Comfort Spring’s Most Popular Posts in 2024
Welcome 2025. Today we’re reviewing Comfort Spring’s most popular, viewed posts for 2024. I had 32 features last year. Most were recipes like Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice, Pumpkin Dip for Fall Holidays, Roasted Eggplant With Lemon Tahini Sauce, Caribbean Chicken Salad, Macerated Fruit with 2 features, and Grilled Pineapple Salsa. There was a few posts in home decor like Christmas Decorating with Dried Orange Slices with features at 3 parties. I love that Advent Acts of Kindness was featured. I spend a lot more time on some special posts, and I’m very happy when people like them. Many thanks to the link party hosts for their support.
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How Food Brings Families Together
Studies indicate that children from families that eat together are less likely to suffer from anxiety, have higher self-esteem, and are more likely to grow up into more confident adults. Although it might not be possible to have all meals together, sharing a meal a day or over the weekends can significantly strengthen the family bond.
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