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½ cup packed fresh mint sprigs
2 cups sugar
¼ cup sugar syrup
2 to 2 ½ cups shaved ice
6 ounces ...
8 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
1 scant cup milk or buttermilk
(for 6 people)
3 glasses of great French Calvados
2 glasses of fresh orange juice
1 glass of ...
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Adapted from Cuisine at Home
Submerge in Water; Simmer
1 corned beef brisket (3.5-4 lbs)
Whisk ...
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