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Continuing with our St. Patty's day recipes, what's more Irish than a loaf of fresh home-made soda bread?

Don't let these beautiful rustic breads fool you into thinking they're a big deal to make - they're made without yeast, and are quick and easy. (Learn more about the history of Irish soda bread and get some classic recipes here.)

The Gluten-free Goddess created this beautiful healthy soda bread, modeled after the classic spotted dog, using all gluten-free and vegan ingredients.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

Here are some more lovely variations of this versatile quick bread:

Agnes O'Sullivan's Brown Bread
Sweet Potato Soda Bread
Brown Butter Soda Bread

What's your favorite soda bread recipe? Let us know in the comments. :)

Look out spinach, look out rapini, here comes kale. More than just another pretty green, kale is a nutritional powerhouse that's yummy and versatile. Put some on a pizza, or make these beautiful green-flecked bagels:

Recipe: Kale Bagels

With the Olympics going on in Canada right now, these mega-maple cookies make the perfect tribute to the True North strong and free (+ it's almost maple syrup season).

Recipe: Maple-Pecan Shortbread

More Marvelous Maple Recipes:
Glazed Maple-Pecan Oatmeal Scones
Maple Nut Upside-Down Cake
Maple Coconut Blondies
Maple Almond Butter Cookies (healthy + vegan)
Martha Stewart's Maple Cupcakes with Maple Frosting