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A recipe for St. Patrick’s Day Guinness coq au can from the kitchen of Bob Luhmann

The recipe calls for one large can of Guinness, but it never hurts to have a can or two more at your disposal to provide inspiration as you cook.

A recipe for Soda Bread from the kitchen of Monica Bliss for St. Patrick’s Day

My soda bread recipe was handed down to me from my mother-in-law, Kay Ten Kraft, and it is the very best soda bread there is and probably ever was.

A recipe for Baked Oatmeal from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

I had written a note on the recipe: "deelish," so, I decided it was perfect for this cold, wintery Sunday morning.

A recipe for Roasted Cipollini Onions from ‘What’s on the Board?’ by Neil Fox

Not only do these sweet onions taste great, they require only minutes of prep, and in the process, you’ll discover Urfa Biber, mystical, smoky, aromatic pepper flakes from Turkey.

Italian Soup from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

These cold wintery days simply call for soup.

A recipe for Cream of Butternut Squash Soup from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

Cream of Butternut Squash Soup from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

A recipe for Pasta Bolognese from ‘What’s on the Board?’ by Neil Fox

Tonight my old friend and fellow ad guy Joel and his wife Donna are coming for dinner.  I’m making one of their favorite dishes: Pasta Bolognese.

A recipe for Snowy Day Bran Muffins from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

Snowy Day Bran Muffins by Barbara Beach are a perfect, nutritious and delicious treat for a snowy Berkshire afternoon.

A recipe for Ravioli and Sage Butter from ‘What’s on the Board?’ by Neil Fox

Gather a friend or three, and enjoy each other’s company and this delicious meal.

A recipe for Red Lentil Soup from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

Served with some nice French bread and butter, this is a wonderful soup for a cold, winter day.

A recipe for Lasagna Soup with Fried Ricotta from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

This soup is warming and hits all the same spots as lasagna with a portion of the work.

A recipe for North African Tomato Soup from ‘What’s on the Board?’ by Neil Fox

A recipe for North African Tomato Soup from "What’s on the Board?" by Neil Fox.

A recipe for Sugar Plums from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

Ever since I was a small child, I was tickled by the idea of dancing sugar plums.

Kay’s Gingersnaps from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

Christmas (cookie) time is here. Happiness and cheer, and joy for all who make and eat Kay’s Gingersnaps, a recipe from my mother-in-law.

A recipe for Hasselback Butternut Squash with Whipped Feta & Honey from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

A recipe for Hasselback Butternut Squash with Whipped Feta & Honey

A recipe for Ginger Glazed Carrots with Whipped Lemon Feta from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

A recipe for Ginger Glazed Carrots with Whipped Lemon Feta