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<\/p>\nA traditional Irish dish, Colcannon was reserved for special occasions since \u201cfew Irish cottagers grew turnips or cabbages.\u201d (1)\u00a0 How interesting since those foods are so common nowadays!\u00a0 Common though they may be, when combined with affordable potatoes you get a lovely dish that is not only budget-minded but also highly nutritious and tasty enough for company.<\/p>\n
The following recipe for Colcannon caught my eye, no doubt because I\u2019m part Irish, but also because autumn\u2019s cool weather has finally blown in, making a hearty potato dish sound perfect.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, it takes good advantage of cool-weather produce:\u00a0 I have lots of kale and green onions from my garden along with plenty of potatoes in with my CSA share.<\/p>\n
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Reading Between the Lines<\/strong>\u00a0 While making the recipe, however, I noticed how often I was \u201creading between the lines,\u201d making additions and substitutions based on my health needs (I\u2019m dairy-free), tastes and experience in the kitchen.\u00a0 Another post explained how a lot of a recipe can be missing<\/a>–as if written in invisible ink between the lines.\u00a0 Read on to see how much and what information can be “missing” from a recipe, and how to begin building your knowledge base of trick and tips to make meals that are ever more satisfying for you.<\/p>\n Mind Your Ingredients\u00a0<\/strong> It all starts with good ingredients.\u00a0 They are especially critical in dishes that have only a few to rely on for flavor, particularly when 1) the main ingredient (potatoes) is on the bland side and 2) when the main flavorings (cream and butter) have to be reduced or eliminated for health reasons. This is where tricks, tips and experimentation come in:<\/p>\n Health Boost<\/strong>\u00a0 Interestingly, the modifications above also had the effect of improving the healthfulness of the dish.<\/p>\n My Recipe for Colcannon<\/strong>\u00a0 See how I used all this information from “reading between the lines” to create my healthier version of Colcannon<\/a>.<\/p>\n (1)\u00a0 FoodTimeLine.org<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Colcannon](\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/colcannon-recipes2.jpg?w=423\")
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