Asparagus Tart with Onions and Chives

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This Asparagus Tart is made using light and buttery sheets of puff pastry along with caramelized onions, chives and red onion to create a flavorful and easy appetizer.

For this recipe the asparagus is blanched, leaving it with a slight crunchy texture even after baking. It comes together easily and can even be prepared ahead of time which makes it a great app to add to your Easter menu … not to mention how incredibly gorgeous it is! 

For this recipe you will need: asparagus, onions, chives, butter, puff pastry, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red onion (optional). 

Asparagus Tart on puff pastry- cooked

 

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Chocolate Chip Scones

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These Chocolate Chip Scones are incredibly easy to make and are the perfect addition to breakfast or brunch. They are loaded with chocolate chips but are not overly sweet, and are dense enough for slicing open and adding some butter, making them easy to pair with your morning cuppa tea. 

Don’t be scared off by the term scone, I promise you they are so much easier than we believe them to be! They come together in under 10 minutes and will then fill your home with the delicious sweet smell of chocolate and butter while they bake away. 

For this recipe you will need: flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, milk, egg, vanilla and chocolate chips. 

chocolate chip scones on cooling rack

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

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Sweet and nutty with a hint of curry, this Butternut Squash Soup is bursting with flavor and is so easy to make! Chop, dump and puree that’s all you do and 25 minutes later you have a creamy and full bodied Butternut Soup that is to die for. 

The cold weather is still here for a while longer so I thought today I would finally share my Butternut Squash Soup recipe that I keep teasing you with on Instagram! As you can see below, it has a gorgeous orange color which helps to brighten any dull winter day, and I can promise you once you have a spoonful you will be hooked on its sweet flavor with hints of spice!

For this recipe you will need: Butternut Squash, onion, potatoes, vegetable broth, milk, garlic, curry powder, brown sugar, salt and pepper.

Butternut Squash Soup in white square bowl with garnish

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Soda Bread Muffins with Cheddar

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These Soda Bread Muffins are airy and light with crisp edges, the perfect muffin top and delicious Irish cheddar in every bite. 

Soda Bread is a classic quick bread that we tend to enjoy around this time of year, specifically for St. Patrick’s Day. While I love the classic bread I thought it was time to give it an update and decided on muffins which have a lighter texture but all the flavor you already love (plus more!).

For this recipe you will need: Flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, egg, buttermilk, butter and Irish cheddar. 

Soda Bread Muffins on cutting board with Irish Cheddar chunks

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Curried Lentils “Stew” with Rice

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A 20 minute vegetarian dinner that the whole family will love! Our Curried Lentils use canned lentils and strained tomatoes along with delicious Indian spices to create a wonderfully aromatic curry dish you will make time and time again. 

There is something about a good meatless meal that I just love! Curried Lentils are a super quick and easy way to incorporate more legumes into your diet while keeping the flavor game strong. I promise you there is nothing boring about this dish! If you’re not used to cooking with these delicious little parcels of flavor, don’t worry. I am going to provide you with some tips and tricks on how to enjoy this easy Lentil Curry without spending your entire day at the stove. 

For this recipe you will need: canned lentils, onion, strained tomatoes, cilantro, curry powder, ground ginger, garam  masala (see recipe for alternative), cayenne pepper, salt and vegetable oil. Rice for serving is optional. 

Easy Curried Lentils atop a bed of rice

 

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