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Andalusian Gazpacho: fresh ingredients, bold flavors, ready in ten minutes, no cooking necessary: the perfect summer soup.

Andalusian Gazpacho: fresh ingredients, bold flavors, ready in ten minutes, no cooking necessary: the perfect summer soup.

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Feta Phyllo Torte -- salty, crisp, caramelized all over, and sweet from honey drizzled overtop; perhaps the best meatless entree I've ever made.

Feta Phyllo Torte -- salty, crisp, caramelized all over, and sweet from honey drizzled overtop; perhaps the best meatless entree I've ever made.

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Linguini with artichokes and sweet, sweet peas from the farmers' market -- the perfect Summer dinner.

Linguini with artichokes and sweet, sweet peas from the farmers' market -- the perfect Summer dinner.

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Cherry Almond Biscotti: easy, super-crunchy, delicious as dessert or an afternoon snack.

Cherry Almond Biscotti: easy, super-crunchy, delicious as dessert or an afternoon snack.

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Linguini simply prepared with Spring's first ramps.

Linguini simply prepared with Spring's first ramps.

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The most perfect pound cake recipe, with olive oil instead of butter.  Doll it up as you wish -- I added candied kumquats.

The most perfect pound cake recipe, with olive oil instead of butter. Doll it up as you wish -- I added candied kumquats.

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Hazelnut brown butter cake with chocolate ganache.  Need I say more?

Hazelnut brown butter cake with chocolate ganache. Need I say more?

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Labneh (yogurt cheese), Muhammara (red pepper spread), Hummus, and fresh laffa bread: the makings of a wonderful Middle Eastern lunch.

Labneh (yogurt cheese), Muhammara (red pepper spread), Hummus, and fresh laffa bread: the makings of a wonderful Middle Eastern lunch.

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Hamantaschen: triangle-shaped cookies filled with anything, made on the Jewish Holiday of Purim. Great recipe included!

Hamantaschen: triangle-shaped cookies filled with anything, made on the Jewish Holiday of Purim. Great recipe included!

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Chocolate macarons -- Paris' most delightful and difficult-to-make delicacy, and I made them!

Chocolate macarons -- Paris' most delightful and difficult-to-make delicacy, and I made them!

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Puff pastry tart with zucchini, ricotta, pecorino romano, olives, and mint.

Puff pastry tart with zucchini, ricotta, pecorino romano, olives, and mint.

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Easy lunch salad of roasted yams, chickpeas and zucchini with tahini lemon dressing.

Easy lunch salad of roasted yams, chickpeas and zucchini with tahini lemon dressing.

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Eggplant caponata, laced with capers, raisins, cinnamon and other spices -- wonderful as a dip on crackers, or mixed into pasta.

Eggplant caponata, laced with capers, raisins, cinnamon and other spices -- wonderful as a dip on crackers, or mixed into pasta.

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pear chips sprinkled with a mysteriously sweet-spicy combination of cinnamon, sugar, ginger, and cocoa.  easy and tasty!

pear chips sprinkled with a mysteriously sweet-spicy combination of cinnamon, sugar, ginger, and cocoa. easy and tasty!

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French toast stuffed with creamy apricot filling: the perfect crowd pleaser for New Years Day brunch!

French toast stuffed with creamy apricot filling: the perfect crowd pleaser for New Years Day brunch!

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Steelcut Oatmeal with Peach Compote -- so  luxurious, no one will guess it was this quick and easy.

Steelcut Oatmeal with Peach Compote -- so luxurious, no one will guess it was this quick and easy.

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Want French Toast but too lazy to slave over the stove?  French Toast Casserole is the perfect compromise.  Complete with a crispy, buttery, cinnamon-sugar topping.

Want French Toast but too lazy to slave over the stove? French Toast Casserole is the perfect compromise. Complete with a crispy, buttery, cinnamon-sugar topping.

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mini cherry tea cakes contain a whole cherry -- stem, pit, and all. very tasty...but be careful!

mini cherry tea cakes contain a whole cherry -- stem, pit, and all. very tasty...but be careful!

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Cordon Rose Banana Cake with quick caramel frosting: a lovely, rich, light alternative to banana bread.

Cordon Rose Banana Cake with quick caramel frosting: a lovely, rich, light alternative to banana bread.

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sticky, gooey cinnamon buns -- does it get any better than this?

sticky, gooey cinnamon buns -- does it get any better than this?

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farmers' market yogurt with blueberries and chestnut honey -- oh yes.

farmers' market yogurt with blueberries and chestnut honey -- oh yes.

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Buttermilk-Cucumber "Gazpacho" with all the fix-ins -- don't let the buttermilk scare you; it's delicious!

Buttermilk-Cucumber "Gazpacho" with all the fix-ins -- don't let the buttermilk scare you; it's delicious!

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cherry sour cream crumb coffee cake.  say that five times!

cherry sour cream crumb coffee cake. say that five times!

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chilled leek and pea soup with mint -- a cool and refreshing antidote to these unbearably hot summer days.

chilled leek and pea soup with mint -- a cool and refreshing antidote to these unbearably hot summer days.

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Rugelach -- pastries filled with jam, fruit, nuts and chocolate.

Rugelach -- pastries filled with jam, fruit, nuts and chocolate.

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Beautiful spring leeks, prepared simply with shallot butter. Eat your heart out!

Beautiful spring leeks, prepared simply with shallot butter. Eat your heart out!

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Fresh, simple, perfect for summer: avocado, orange and endive salad.

Fresh, simple, perfect for summer: avocado, orange and endive salad.

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Rich, buttery, nutty, crispy, sweet, delicious.  Need I say more?  Linzer Sables.

Rich, buttery, nutty, crispy, sweet, delicious. Need I say more? Linzer Sables.

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Katherine Hepburn Brownies with Macerated Raspberry Sauce...Delicious.

Katherine Hepburn Brownies with Macerated Raspberry Sauce...Delicious.

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Talk about Spring colors -- bright green broccoli with pine nuts, raisins and toasted garlic chips.

Talk about Spring colors -- bright green broccoli with pine nuts, raisins and toasted garlic chips.

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We had the meal of the century at Minibar, Washington DC's homage to molecular gastronomy.  Click through for explanations, pictures, and ideas for replicating dishes at home!

We had the meal of the century at Minibar, Washington DC's homage to molecular gastronomy. Click through for explanations, pictures, and ideas for replicating dishes at home!

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Leek and Onion Tart with farmer cheese and whole wheat crust: the great triumph of last week's dinner party.

Leek and Onion Tart with farmer cheese and whole wheat crust: the great triumph of last week's dinner party.

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coffee and mascarpone really sing in this decadent chocolate tart.

coffee and mascarpone really sing in this decadent chocolate tart.

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Edamame with "tajin" -- chili flakes with lime and salt.

Edamame with "tajin" -- chili flakes with lime and salt.

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Shakshuka is eggs in a flavorful tomato sauce laced with onions.  This Middle Eastern dish is easy to make and oh so tasty!

Shakshuka is eggs in a flavorful tomato sauce laced with onions. This Middle Eastern dish is easy to make and oh so tasty!

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