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5 lbs. mussels
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large shallot, minced
1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced
PB&C Summer Dessert Sandwich
Fruit:
12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh blackberries, gently rinsed and ...
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large ...
About a half dozen fresh peaches peeled and pitted and sliced (or simply quartered with the skin ...
Ingredients
Pastry:
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 lb butter (1 stick)
2 Tablespoon sour cream
Filling:
2 ...
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