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    Poached Pears with Strawberry Sauce

    Poached Pears with Strawberry Sauce

    This simply beautiful dessert satisfies in any season! Use Riesling if you like your desserts very sweet; otherwise, chardonnay is a fine choice. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 bottle (750 ml) white wine • Zest of 1 lemon, shaved off with a vegetable peeler in strips • 8...
    Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

    Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

    If you don’t have cake flour, you can substitute with a mixture of all-purpose flour (just shy of 3⁄4 cup) and 11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch. Makes about 16 cupcakes Ingredients • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares • 1⁄2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter • 6 large...
    Mango Sorbet

    Mango Sorbet

    To give this sweet treat a burst of heat, add a very small amount of finely chopped chile peppers to the mix. Serves 4 Ingredients • Juice of 3 limes • 1 tablespoon freshly grated fresh ginger • 3 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest • 1 cup...
    Eggplant and Tomato Sauté

    Eggplant and Tomato Sauté

    A variation on a traditional ratatouille, this can be served cold or warm, and by itself or alongside a grain salad or crusty baguette. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 8 wedges • Kosher salt • 3 tablespoons olive oil,...
    Baby Bok Choy in Black Bean Sauce

    Baby Bok Choy in Black Bean Sauce

    Once you learn how to make this delicious dish, which transforms bok choy into a special treat, you won’t have any need to visit your local Asian restaurant. Serves 4 Ingredients • 8 heads baby bok choy • 2 cups vegetable or mushroom stock • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1...