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1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 oz gin
1 tsp sugar
1/2 oz cherry flavored brandy
Shake in a ...
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1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla ...
Adapted from Michael's Pizzeria
2 acorn squash, seeds removed and cut into quarters (leave the skin ...
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 leeks, white and light-green ...
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The Sunset Cookbook
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"Hi, Mom. Can I have your recipe for rice pie?"
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