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Cod poached in infused water is a simple classic French dish. Court Bouillon.Sounds so sophisticated, doesn’t it? (Ah the French, they make even the most mundane seem so elegant.) Elise Bauer Cod poached in court bouillon is a classic French dish, particularly in Provence. The potatoes cook quickly (about 15 minutes for Yukon Golds or waxy potatoes). Cod prepared this way is often served slightly warm. Elise Bauer As always with fish or seafood, pick the freshest possible at the market....

Its an easy, flavorful recipe thats sure to impress. He loves banana bread and I love baking it, so were a good pair. I think of it as banana bread thats ready to party. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm And its got frosting! Actually, as Im writing this, Im thinking that maybe this is really a banana cappuccino! Coffee and banana are one of my long-time favorite flavor combinations. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm...

(You know those cute little crunchy toffee bars in a box of See’s? Heat the base until it begins to steam, whisking continuously. Whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Elise Bauer Remove immediately from heat and pour through a fine mesh sieve. Place heath bar pieces into a container and freeze while you churn the ice cream. Pour the base into an ice cream maker and churn according to your ice cream maker manufacturer’s instructions....

What’s better than cookie and cream ice cream? Coffee cookies and cream ice cream! This coffee Oreo cookie ice cream lives up to the best of memories! Elise Bauer She will tell you that I was slightly skeptical at first. At first taste I was an instant convert. This is a great ice cream combination. you’ve got the option to fold them in after the ice cream is made if you want....

A coffee smoothie will be your new favorite morning treat! But this past year I found myself lured into the cult of coffee. At first, I drank it in small mugs poured by my husband. Alison Bickel Ultimately, I began to brew it on my own. A natural next step has been to combine my newfound appreciation for coffee with my longtime love for smoothies. Both tend to be morning endeavors anyway, so why not a mocha coffee smoothie?...

This Irish mashed potato recipe is a filling and fun way to eat your greens. What Is Colcannon? Have you ever had colcannon? Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer I first encountered colcannon potatoes while doing research on traditional Irish cooking. To eat it, you dip a forkful of the potatoes in the melted butter. If ever there was a recipe to get one to eat one’s greens, this is it!...

Have you ever madecolcannon? It’s a traditional Irish mashed potato dish with lots of greens. If there’s a heaven for kale, it’s this, mixed in with mashed potatoes and butter. Elise Bauer Colcannon cakes, sort of an Irish version ofpotato latkes, are what you make with leftover colcannon. The only thing is, colcannon is so good, who has leftovers? So, you may just have to make a new batch to make these cakes....

The classic Irish dish in the form of a warming, comforting soup. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Have you ever hadcolcannon? All the great flavors of colcannon, in soup form. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Best potato soup EVER. But this soup will fill you up, warm you up, and make you happy. And send some that snow our way! Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Add the sliced leeks, cabbage, and kale, toss to coat with the butter....

Read on for everything you oughta know. Iced Coffee vs. Cold Brew: How They Are Made Iced coffee is simply brewed hot coffee that’s served over ice. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock It’s as simple as that. Cold brew, as the name suggests, is brewed without heat. Then you strain it through a cheesecloth, flour sack, or paper filter and pour it over ice. Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker you’ve got the option to also use a French press to steep and strain cold brew....

This easy and quick cold cucumber soup is a great no-cook recipe for any hot day. Every year I plant cucumbers in my garden. What to do with extra large cucumbers? Make chilled cucumber soup! It’s a chilled soup that you could make ahead and eat for days. Perfect for hot summer days. Many thanks to my friend Sue Robison who gave me the bones of this recipe to play with....

It’s a great addition to your summer salad recipe collection. Pea Salad - Perfect for Summer Long warm summer days are perfect for cold pea salad! I first encountered this delightful pea salad at a friend’s potluck. Sally Vargas It was one of the dishes that everyone went back to for seconds. The peas do thaw a bit, but they’re wonderful cold and crunchy too. It could easily be made with tamari almonds as well....

A perfect summer saladnoodles, vegetables, and sesame dressing. To the bemusement of my Chinese neighbors, I often enjoyed it that way. When I make this dish in the U.S., I tweak it a little by adding extra vegetables. Alison Bickel I toss the salad into a big, colorful jumble and let everyone serve themselves with tongs. The Best Rice Noodle: Fresh Vs. Dried This salad is traditionally made with fresh, round Chinese-style rice noodles called mixian....

This new line of coolers was made with the barbecue hostess in mind. Think hamburgers, grilling tools, toppings, buns,cold drinks, and side dishes. Thats a lot for two people to carry back and forth. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Enter: the new Coleman Pro Cooler. Otherwise, it just takes up valuable space. The Pro Cooler line comes in 55, 45, and 25-quart hard cooler sizes. Simply Recipes / Coleman You might notice their similarity to certain Yeti coolers, which cost quite a bit more....