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Last Posted Recipe: Jan 4, 2017

Black and white cookies
Literary recipe: Black and white cookies inspired by "Rich and Pretty"
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Indian Summer sundaes
A blend of warm fall flavors and ripe summery peaches all in one
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Whole wheat sourdough bread
Use it for toast with butter and jam, or kick it up a notch by topping your toast with avocado, fried egg, goat cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
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Strawberry pinwheels with a surprise
Puff pastry pinwheels stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut spread and topped with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar
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Beef manti (dumplings)
Manti: A comforting dumpling that can be done with any ground meat
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Blood Orange Julius
Blood Orange Julius: Put a twist on a childhood favorite for this year's Halloween party.
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Spiced sweet potato spread
Next-level spiced sweet potato spread. Adjust heat as desired.
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Sprinkle-dipped marshmallows
Easy, no-bake sprinkle-dipped marshmallows. Perfect party food!
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Creamy Tomato Bisque for one
Curl up with Robert Galbraith's "The Silkworm" and a single-serving mug of creamy tomato bisque.
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"Fake-out" Chow Mein
A guilt-free "fake-out" chow mein recipe inspired by Jean Kwok's "Mambo In Chinatown."
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Sage shortbread cookies
A savory dessert inspired by the short stories in Sam Lipsyte's "The Fun Parts"
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Scallop Vermicelli
A nuanced dish that reflects the complexity of Kellie Strøm's "Worse Things Happen At Sea". Perfect for a book club.
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Homemade elderflower blush liqueur
A cool, sweet cocktail for hot summer afternoons
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Daal with tomatoes
A vegetarian South Asian dish that works as a side or a main lunch dish.
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Lemon-Mint Iced Tea
Cold brewed iced tea with a hint of mint and lemon simple syrup
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Dark chocolate raspberry truffles
Delicious, bite-sized truffles with a sweet raspberry filling
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Raspberry Tart
A buttery crust with a sweet-with-a-hint-of-tart raspberry filling.
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Almond brittle
Brown butter and sugar combine to encase slivered almonds for a sweet and salty treat.
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Coffee Ice Pops
Coffee ice pops that are as good as ice cubes in your favorite drink or on their own as a refreshing jolt of caffeine.
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Salted Caramel Brownies
A luscious study in contrasts, with sea salt playing beautifully off of rich chocolate and caramel.
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
This risotto serves mushrooms two ways: as chunks hidden among the rice and cheese and infused into the broth itself.
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Chocolate Cayenne Cookies
Chocolate cayenne cookies: Sweet and spicy proof that opposites do attract.
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Whole-Wheat Muffins
A recipe for delicious, fluffy, versatile muffins that are comforting, full of love, and uncomplicated.
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Apple-walnut fritters
Fried deliciousness filled with tart apple and crunchy walnuts. Inspired by Croatian fritule.
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Tomato breakfast tartine
Soft tomatoes and Brie mix with toasted garlic bread and a runny fried egg for a warm and hearty breakfast
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Mushroom, spinach and feta crepe
The crepe itself is a blank canvas, while the options for fillings show the many different ways the meal could go.
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