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2 tsp of grated orange rind
5 jalapeno slices (we like ...
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1 bunch of celery
1 yellow onion
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2 cloves of garlic
1 ...
2 oz Calvados
2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Orange Flower Water
1/4 teaspoon fine granulated sugar
...
Adapted from Cooking Light | Serves: Serves 10-12
Ingredients:
For the cake:
cooking spray
2 ...
12 oz. good-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up
8 ...
1½ teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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