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Perfect bed-time reading to and for kids
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Adapted from Culinary Wannabe via the back of her yogurt container
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup ...
10-15 baby artichokes
1 minced clove garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1/4 cup olive oil
Would you care for a Hot Frenchman? Yesterday I enjoyed the tastiest Hot Frenchman. Why, I’d love ...
2 medium lamb shanks
1 cup chopped onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 cups ...
2 oz SKYY Melon vodka
1/2 oz triple sec
Splash of orange curaçao
Juice of 2 limes
Pour the ...
Almond Linzer Cookie Hearts with Blackberry Jam
3/4 cup ground almonds
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
...
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From the L.A. Times
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If the name of this dish alone doesn't pull you in, then let me explain to you how wonderful it ...
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