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4 tablespoons butter
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, ...
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6 fresh figs- black Mission are best
3 tbsp butter
6 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp water
Sour cream
...
Yield: 1 quart
Ingredients:
5 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup (170g) brown sugar
1/2 ...
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