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Simple. Pretty. Delicious. That pretty much describes this recipe. And isn’t that what you want in a pound cake? Simple: It’s very easy to make. Especially if you aren’t using the vanilla beans (I used vanilla extract). Pretty: You don’t need fancy garnishes. Just a simple syrup wash will do. I made a rum-flavored whip [...]

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OK, OK, so I know it’s not authentic Indian food. But this Chicken Tikka Masala is still delicious! It’s got the wonderful spicy flavors of cumin, corriander and garam masala…and it tastes even better the next day. And the yogurt marinade really makes the chicken tender and moist. I made this over the weekend on [...]

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Chocolate and peanut butter…is there really any flavor combination out there that’s better than this? I can really only think of a few (chocolate and caramel, anyone?). As far as sweets are concerned, the marriage of chocolate and peanut butter really tops the list. And these cookies showcase the union perfectly. Soft pillows of chocolate [...]

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Here’s an interesting take on banana bread…and when I say “interesting,” I don’t mean it in a bad way at all. I say it’s interesting because it’s made with teff flour—a whole grain very high in fiber, iron and protein. Teff isn’t used widely in the United States—I mostly associate it with Ethiopian food, as it’s [...]

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