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Makes around 10
2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
3.5 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cups shelled pistachios chopped
1 egg beaten with 2 ounces milk
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless ...
Makes 2 servings.
1-2 teaspoons olive oil
10 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup sliced ...
Makes 8 scones
3/4 cups heavy cream or half 'n half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ...
for the bouquet garni:
6 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary
3 bay leaves
6 juniper berries, cracked
1/2 ...
1¾ cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 eggs
7 tablespoons ...
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In 1979 I ate a nectarine that I still think about.
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