Try this tried-and-true recipe for plain Irish soda bread with buttermilk that is a snap to prepare. Make it early in the day, as it tastes best after sitting for a few hours.
This rice and lentil soup makes a beautiful gift as well as a delicious soup. I live in Sweden where Thursday is the official unofficial day for soup. This soup is great for Thursdays or ANY day!
This is a simple recipe. Most of the work is preparing the mussels; cooking takes very little time. When you have finished eating the mussels, dip bread in the buttery wine sauce.