Recipes by Ron Merlin (Page 2)

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	Irish Soda Bread by Ron Merlin This is an easy delicious rustic bread that doesn't need rising or double kneading. Hot fresh bread in a jiffy.Here's a bit of history on Irish Soda Bread:In the early and mid 1800’s, rural Ireland did not have a strong tradition of yeast bread making. Baking was done in the home and, in addition to having limited supplies, time was…	1 vote 381 views
	Pressure Cooker Chicken Broth by Ron Merlin I have never made homemade Chicken Broth but always wanted to. Yet it always seemed such a hassleuntil I started cooking with a Pressure Cooker and realized how quick and easy it would be. And now that I've made it, I suspect I'll make it from now on. It freezes wonderfully and makes all the difference in the soups I'm making.Again,…	1 vote 4106 views
	Baked Yeast Donuts by Ron Merlin So I bought this doughnut baking pan as I previously posted. I made cake doughnuts and I thought they were surprisingly good. See here.But, as we all know, yeast doughnuts are killer also. So I thought I'd use the pan with yeast dough.I must give huge credit to 101 Recipes for this. This was the recipe I modified a bit, but for the…	1 vote 748 views
	Bewley's Tuscan Tomato and Bean Soup by Ron Merlin I know the photo doesn't look like much, but trust me, this soup will make you famous.... I live in Seattle, Washington and have begun frequenting an Irish Pub in West Seattle called A Terrible Beauty. I really enjoy it there, the staff is very friendly and attentive, and the food is really very good. No argument there.But, let's…	1 vote 569 views
	Fage Honey Vanilla Panna Cotta by Ron Merlin As I've posted before, I love Fage Greek Yogurt. So when Foodbuzz asked if I'd be interested in featuring it in some recipes, I didn't hesitate. (Here's another of my posts featuring Fage Yogurt.)One of the things I eat at least twice a week is the Fage Yogurt and Honey. I love how the honey is in a separate compartment, so you can…	1 vote 361 views
	Home Made Bagels by Ron Merlin I love Bagels. Haven't eaten them much until about 8 years ago or so. And I tend now to be on a steadybreakfast regimen of a bagel, and a bit of cream cheese, and occasionally, jelly also.I'm not an exotic bagel person. The Jalapeno/Asiago/Cheddar/Bacon Bagel is not my choice. Nor is even the Garlic Bagel.... Who want's garlic bagel…	1 vote 377 views
	Summer Squash Soup by Ron Merlin So I have this neighbor who drives me nuts. She moved in across the street, we met, she brought me dinner a couple of nights which I thought was nice. The next thing I know, she has asked for a little help planting a garden, and I find myself sweating and digging holes in a cleared 30 year old blackberry patch.Next thing I know, she…	1 vote 366 views
	Greek Yogurt Pound Cake by Ron Merlin I'm affiliated with an organization called Food Buzz as you can tell from the left side of my blog. They occasionally have food related giveaways, product samplings, and contests. A week ago they asked if I would like to participate in an offer from Fage, the greek yogurt company.I had NO hesitation is saying yes as I've already been…	1 vote 1 comment 338 views
	Parker House Rolls by Ron Merlin Parker House rolls were invented in the 19th century at a famous Boston hotel called the Parker House. Thisis the same hotel that created Boston Cream Pie in 1855.These rolls are light, buttery, and delicious. I made some at home the other day and I just can't stop heatingone slightly, dabbing a bit of butter on it, and wolfing it…	1 vote 418 views
	Baked Donuts by Ron Merlin Baked donuts. Who makes baked donuts. Aren't donuts always deep fried, greasy, and delicious? Of course they are.But for some reason, the other night, (I gotta stay off the net) I came across and bought a donut pan for baking donuts. Why? I have no clue. But now I have another specialty use pan which I'll probably use twice in the…	1 vote 717 views