Harper's Guide to the Kitchen

Allow at least 4 hours to marinate chicken; can marinate overnight. If you have a grill, these would be very good grilled-just be careful not to let them burn because of the sugar content. Orange Chicken ¾ cup orange juice ¾ cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried red chili flakes 1 ¼ cups apricot jam 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons honey 6 chicken breast halves In a small saucepan, mix together all ingredients except the chicken breasts. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to medium-high, and simmer until the jam is melted. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.  In a shallow glass baking dish, place the chicken breast halves in a single layer. Pour the sauce over chicken and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove chicken in baking dish, from the fridge. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Save the marinating liquid & place chicken, covered, in oven.  Bake for 40-45 minu...

These are traditionally served in Ireland on Feb. 1 st , which is St. Bridget’s Day & also the Celtic festival, Imbolc, celebrating the first day of spring. Good on St. Patrick’s Day or anytime-especially a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes! Just remember to keep 1 raw (whole, unpeeled) potato when making the mashed potatoes. Good for breakfast, served with butter or honey; or for a simple supper with grilled or baked salmon. Boxty Pancakes 1 cup mashed potatoes 1 cup grated raw potato 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼-1/2 teaspoon salt 1 to 1 ½ cups buttermilk Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. Mix together mashed and grated raw potatoes. Sift or mix thoroughly, the flour, soda, and salt. Mix into potato mixture, add enough buttermilk to make a stiff batter-it will be thicker than regular pancake batter. Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray, or coat with a thin layer of butter. Spoon pancake batter onto hot pa...