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    Apricot Jam Glaze

    Apricot Jam Glaze

    MAKES: Enough for any cake TIME: 15 minutes There is no glaze easier than this one, which is jam thinned with water; add the cardamom and it instantly becomes exotic. This glaze can be whipped up in minutes and kept in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Since...
    Almond Tart

    Almond Tart

    MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: 1 hour with a prepared crust An almond lover’s dessert, this is crunchy and slightly chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. You can make it without the crust if you like; be sure to liberally grease and flour the pan first....
    Almond Custard Sauce

    Almond Custard Sauce

    MAKES: About 2 cups (6 to 8 servings) TIME: 15 minutes A spin on creme Anglaise, the English-style custard sauce, only this one-step, one-pot method is super-easy and lends itself to many more variations. See Infusing Liquids with Flavor for some ideas; since you...
    Almond Cake

    Almond Cake

    MAKES: 1 single-layer cake (about 8 servings) TIME: About 1 hour, plus time to cool A rich cake for any almond lover. Almost all the almond flavor comes straight from the nuts, which are ground into a flour, with almond milk and extract playing supporting (and...
    Vinaigrette

    Vinaigrette

    MAKES: About 3/4 cup TIME: 5 minutes From here grow all other vinaigrettes. Use your instincts or any of the suggestions on the following pages to vary the basic recipe. My everyday dressing almost always includes a bit of mustard (see the second variation), which...