From the LA Times
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1 bunch (about 1-1/2 pounds) asparagus, trimmed
1/2 pint grape tomatoes
olive oil
fine sea salt
...
2 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes
1 medium onion, peeled
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup scallions, ...
This is my favorite cheesecake recipe and the one I plan to make this Shavuot.
2 cups Oreo ...
Adapted from The Fearless Baker
Yield: 16 3″ individual tarts or 1 9″x13″ baking pan
Ingredients:
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10 ounces Ghirardelli or Callebaut bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
5 large egg yolks
5 ...
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