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1-1/2 pound English ...
1½ lbs asparagus
grapeseed oil
sesame oil
half a stalk of peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
1 pound uncooked penne
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 ...
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage
4 tablespoons butter
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6 2/3 oz. Ginger Ale
3 1/3 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Grenadine
Instructions:
Build in a ...
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