RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Shortbread Dips

Ireland's rich pastures and lush land have made the Emerald Isle well known for its butter. Butter has long been a famous export of this Western European nation. The southwestern coast of Ireland has been known for producing rich and flavorful butter since the late 1700s.

Although butter is delicious in many applications, it's at home in baked goods, mainly shortbread biscuits. Shortbread is commonly eaten in Ireland and neighboring Scotland, where this recipe originated. For a tasty St. Patrick's Day dessert, try this recipe for Shortbread Dips from The Hebridean Baker (Sourcebooks) by Coinne...