http://www.sheknows.com/authors/dawn-viola/articles Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:09:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952377/irish-soda-bread-recipe-two-ways We gave a traditional Irish soda bread recipe an American makeover in the form of scones and biscuits, perfect for on the go breakfasts and snacks or a busy weeknight dinner side. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952377/irish-soda-bread-recipe-two-ways Dawn Viola Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952373/corned-beef-and-cabbage-recipe Just as the Italians don’t eat Italian wedding soup on their wedding day, you’ll be hard pressed to find an Irishman feasting on perfectly prepared corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. The corned beef and cabbage recipe we annually embrace became an Irish-American tradition, by way of substitutions, when Irish immigrants used corned beef instead of pork in the usual Irish bacon and cabbage dish reserved for special occasions. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952373/corned-beef-and-cabbage-recipe Dawn Viola Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:56:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952371/shamrock-sugar-cookie-recipe Sugar cookie dough is one of the most versatile, from-scratch dough recipes you can have in your dessert arsenal. Here we've kissed it lightly with minted sugar in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Nope, no artificially colored green sugar crystals here. We've made our minted sugar from scratch with real mint. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952371/shamrock-sugar-cookie-recipe Dawn Viola Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952369/stuffed-cabbage-recipe We pulled stuffed cabbage out of its 1970s rut and gave it a modern day makeover with bold flavors. Garlic, allspice and the unexpected use of Granny Smith apples add sweetness and tang to this otherwise dull and boring dinner. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952369/stuffed-cabbage-recipe Dawn Viola Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952367/bread-pudding-with-white-chocolate-stout-drizzle-recipe Our warm bread pudding recipe gets the luck of the Irish when paired with a white chocolate stout drizzle. The bold, bitter notes in the stout balance out the sweetness and rich texture of the white chocolate, making this the perfect ending to a St. Patrick's Day feast. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952367/bread-pudding-with-white-chocolate-stout-drizzle-recipe Dawn Viola Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:27:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951369/roasting-vegetables-101 Roasting is an easy and healthy way to bring out the best in any variety of vegetable and can even coax a drab winter tomato out of hibernation. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951369/roasting-vegetables-101 Dawn Viola Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951365/blondie-recipe-two-ways Blondies are chewy brownie-like cookie bars that get their flavor from butter and brown sugar rather than chocolate or cocoa powder in traditional brownies. The ingredients in blondie recipes, in fact, are the very same ingredients that go into chocolate chip cookies, without the chocolate chips. And just like chocolate chip cookie dough, blondie batter can be baked into bars, as we’ve done here or baked as drop cookies. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951365/blondie-recipe-two-ways Dawn Viola Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:09:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951363/chicken-chili-with-sweet-corn-griddle-cakes-recipe With less saturated fat than ground beef, chicken makes a lighter chili that's just as tasty. And when served with warm corn griddle cakes, you'll never miss the beef. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951363/chicken-chili-with-sweet-corn-griddle-cakes-recipe Dawn Viola Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951357/3-recipes-to-make-the-most-of-cauliflower Think cauliflower is bland? Think again. This unassuming vegetable is low in fat and carbs, while offering big boosts of vitamin C, folate and iron. Look for firm heads with compact florets and green, crisp leaves. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951357/3-recipes-to-make-the-most-of-cauliflower Dawn Viola Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:26:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951355/make-ahead-breakfasts-recipes Busy mornings don't mean you have to skip a good breakfast. Make-ahead frittatas and stratas heat up in a flash, taste great hot or cold and travel well for on the go eating. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951355/make-ahead-breakfasts-recipes Dawn Viola Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949917/tomato-braised-short-rib-recipe If you're looking for an easy dinner idea, turn to braising. Braising, sometimes referred to as pot roasting, is an economical, unfussy combination-cooking method that takes advantage of less expensive cuts of meat. The long cook time at low temperatures produces a rich pan sauce while you sit back and let the oven or stovetop do the work for you. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949917/tomato-braised-short-rib-recipe Dawn Viola Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:50:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948485/romantic-valentines-day-recipes It's not just a man's heart that can be warmed by a special meal on Valentine's Day; the ladies love it, too, guys. No matter whom you're cooking for or with, our Valentine's Day menu is sure to encourage love bites of appreciation. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948485/romantic-valentines-day-recipes Dawn Viola Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948077/protein-packed-snack-recipes-for-after-your-workout Experts agree after a hard workout, the most important thing to do is the opposite of what you've been taught: eat! Eating the right foods immediately after a workout will help your body repair muscles and recover more quickly. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948077/protein-packed-snack-recipes-for-after-your-workout Dawn Viola Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948069/flavored-water-recipes You just worked out. You're sweating and parched. Instead of reaching for a bottled sports drink that offers synthetic ingredients, often with artificial sweeteners, colors and natural flavors , reach for water. But not just any water – workout water. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948069/flavored-water-recipes Dawn Viola Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947719/freezer-jams-and-jellies Canning and preserving your own jams and jellies, while novel, can be an upfront investment for anyone just starting. But with freezer jams and jellies, you get the satisfaction of making your own without the boiling and sanitizing. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947719/freezer-jams-and-jellies Dawn Viola Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947659/cottage-fries-with-beer-cheese-recipe Send the standby seven-layer dip back to the locker room for a pep talk because our recipe for thick-cut cottage fries smothered in a robust lager-cheese sauce and fresh herbs just became MVP of Super Bowl game day grub. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947659/cottage-fries-with-beer-cheese-recipe Dawn Viola Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946907/frisee-salad-with-orange-fig-dressing-recipe Before chain restaurants and bottled dressings, classically-trained chefs prided themselves on their unique house dressing recipes. Somewhere along the culinary time line, the term “house dressing,” became a code word for “bottled Italian.” With consumers demanding real food without artificial flavors or preservatives, updated French classics, including house dressings, are again being asked for by name. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946907/frisee-salad-with-orange-fig-dressing-recipe Dawn Viola Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:50:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946901/coffee-as-a-spice Cooking with coffee received its culinary confirmation in 2006, when it was named one of the top trendy cooking ingredients. Whether savory or sweet, the noted coffee characteristics of bittersweet chocolate, roasted nuts and ripe dark berries, add a richness to food like no other spice can do. When used as a spice, coffee has the ability to make chocolate “chocolatier,” meats “meatier” and tomato sauces more robust. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946901/coffee-as-a-spice Dawn Viola Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946833/panna-cotta-recipes High on the list of the world's easiest desserts to make, panna cotta, meaning “cooked cream” in Italian, combines lightly flavored cream, sugar and gelatin to create an effortless silky custard. The most challenging part of the entire recipe is getting the gelatin to cream ratio correct, but since we've taken care of that for you, all you have to do is reap the rewards, spoonful by spoonful. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946833/panna-cotta-recipes Dawn Viola Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946827/parsnip-recipes Creamy white in color, parsnips look like white carrots. And although they're related to the carrot, parsnips have a distinctively different sweet and nutty flavor perfect for roasting, mashing, frying and steaming. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946827/parsnip-recipes Dawn Viola