Homemade apple crumble in red pie dish
dacquoise
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Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise Recipe

Dacquoise is that dreamy French classic! It is made up of alternating layers of meringue and fillings. I have made the fillings much lighter, healthier and much simpler to make, but no less delicious, with the help of my staunch ally tofu:…
Amaranth
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Indian Corn Amaranth Pudding Recipe

Meet Amaranth: Another perfect Gluten-Free Grain! The diminutive grain is a nutrition giant: high protein, high fiber! My corn Amaranth pudding is overlaid with my favorite Indian flavors, and a snap to make. Moreover, it is another perfect…
chilled corn soup
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Chilled Corn Soup with Avocado Recipe

Chilled Corn Soup It is practically as easy to make as smoothie! It is deliciously refreshing. Talk about a summer treat! And no cooking whatsoever. Do not hesitate to serve it to company. Corn and avocados They are natural partners,…
gateau reine de saba
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Gateau Reine de Saba Recipe a la Levana!

My own Gateau Reine de Saba: I got the inspiration directly from the original master, Julia Child. The name Reine De Saba is not too presumptuous for this fabulous and ethereal dessert. Gateau Reine de Saba is almost flourless. But I thought…
coffee cake
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Almond Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Coffee Cake This could be breakfast tomorrow. Imagine that! Lemon, cinnamon and almonds, oh my. Outrageous match. This coffee cake is a wonderful brunch choice, as it has the look and texture of a yeasted pastry, thanks to the tang imparted…
A bundt cake sitting on top of a white plate.
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Recycling Challah Bread in Style: Mock Baba Recipe

Baba The beloved French yeasted rum-soaked pastry. It is also labor-intensive, so I enjoy it wherever I find a delicious one all ready for me. Challah Leftovers = Mock Baba! No problem! I just turned humble Challah leftovers into…
vichyssoise
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Vichyssoise Recipe. My Version of Julia Child’s

Vichyssoise is getting on the road! Please do not find me sacrilegious if I start off with an inspiration from Julia Child's wonderful classic, Vichyssoise, and take it on some less-traveled road. Who knows, you might  even welcome my making…
salade nicoise
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Salade Niçoise Recipe. Honoring Julia Child

 Salade Niçoise In Honor of Julia Child JC100 Anniversary: Salade Niçoise is one of my all-time favorite salads, especially when made with fresh, not canned,  tuna. I was honored to write a review of Julia Child's biography, Dearie,…
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Recipe. All Variations

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Chocolate Dipped Strawberries is hardly a recipe: Just a wonderful gift from yourself to yourself and a few dear friends, deliverable at the drop of a hat. Super exciting party conversation piece too! Luxurious,…
Sliced cheese babka pastry on wooden board
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Cheese Babka Recipe. Optional Topping

Cheese Babka Cheese Babka like this One? You won't find it in any commercial bakery, let me tell you flat out. In this cheese babka, the ricotta filling is wonderful, but you might prefer to use it in combination with farmer cheese and/…
Chinese pan-fried turnip cake with tea
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Turnip Cakes with Dipping Sauce and Wasabi Oil Recipe

Turnip cakes are pure hipster food. What a pity we can't find them in Kosher Sushi Restaurants! they are so much fun: Turnip Cakes are a Chinese Dim Sum dish made of shredded turnip and radish  and rice flour. Turnip cakes are steamed, then…