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Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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SAM SIFTON’S CHICKEN SHAWARMA

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Sam Sifta’s nearly 19,000 5-star recipe for Chicken Shawarma is beautiful, delicious and very versatile. Suitable for weeknight dinners or casual dinner parties. You can even convert this recipe to make incredible tacos.

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

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Eggplant Parmigiana is a festive dish loved by everyone. In this version, by Love and Lemons, the eggplant is baked not fried, making is simpler and healthier than traditional Eggplant Parmigiana.

PEAR, ALMOND, CHOCOLATE AND ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CAKE

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This pear, almond, chocolate and rosemary olive oil cake is interesting and delicious! The combination of flavors make for a not-too-sweet, almost savory dessert. Inspired by a completely different cake…

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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A family favorite, this chicken tortilla soup gets extra flavor from toasting and hand-grinding the spices. An array of garnishes make it fun to eat. If you don't eat the whole pot it freezes perfectly.

STEAMED CLAMS WITH ITALIAN-STYLE GARLIC TOAST

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These steamed clams are prepared in a slurp-worthy broth and served with crunchy Italian-style garlic toast.

JUNGLE BIRD COCKTAIL

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The Jungle Bird cocktail is a sophisticated and delicious drink that marries a surprising combination of savory rum, bitter Campari, sweet pineapple and tart lime. The result is an addictively tasty cocktail that surpasses what you would imagine from its 1970 Tiki origins.

MUSHROOM, LEMON AND ROSEMARY NO-STIR FARRO RISOTTO

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No-stir farro risotto, with its nutty flavor and chewy texture is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional white rice risotto. The addition of mushrooms, fresh rosemary and lemon brighten this satisfying dish.

TOMATO, PESTO, BURRATA SALAD WITH CHILI CRISP

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This Italian-Asian fusion salad is unexpected and delicious. Who knew that chili crisp could take already fantastic burrata to new heights. Moreover, this dish is quick and easy to make.

PONZU DIPPING SAUCE WITH SCALLIONS