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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 Shrimp & Scallion Dumplings from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

My chewy and crispy Shrimp & Scallion Dumplings is a fast and easy recipe that beats takeout any night of the week.

A recipe for a Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart from the kitchen of Leslie Noyes

The crisp smoky bacon is a perfect compliment to the mellow caramelized onions flavored with thyme.

A recipe for Mango Chutney from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

Years ago, a recipe that I wanted to make called for Mango Chutney, so I found a recipe, and I fell in love.

A recipe for Mayonnaise from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

I find it very satisfying to make  homemade jams and condiments like marmalade, chutney, aioli, and now mayonnaise.

Lemon, Mushroom, and Leek Pasta from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

Coming home after a snowy day of work or play, this simple and quick meal is a deep comforting hug that warms the depths of your soul. 

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

I thought I had about the best blueberry muffin recipe in the world until my friend Peg told me about the muffins served in Boston's Jordan Marsh Department Store.

A recipe for Cranberry Bread from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

As I have said before, I am a "cranberry person" and love all things cranberry.

A recipe for Orange and Fennel Salad from the kitchen of Barbara Beach.

A recipe for Orange and Fennel Salad from the kitchen of Barbara Beach.

Italian Amaretto Ricotta Cake from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

A recipe for Italian Amaretto Ricotta Cake.

Primm ffrench’s Meatloaf from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

A recipe for Primm ffrench's Meatloaf by Barbara Beach.

A recipe for Almond-Flour Mandelbrot from the kitchen of Leslie Noyes

Mandelbrot originated in Northern Italy and is the Italian-Jewish version of biscotti.

From the kitchen of Monica Bliss

Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Ball. Photo by Monica Bliss.

A recipe for Cranberry Sauce Piquant from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

I have been told that I am a "cranberry person,” and I do indeed love all things cranberry.

From the kitchen of Kisti Ornellas and Francesco Gallo

A recipe for Apple Chocolate Chip Bread from the kitchen of Kisti Ornellas and Francesco Gallo