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1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
6 ounces ...
Prep: 1-2 days
1-2 racks of lamb.
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1 large sweet potato, cooked
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup half and half
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons ...
Makes 2 servings
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2 teaspoons olive ...
Note: Use a mandoline to achieve the thin potato slices.
olive oil
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