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Italian Plum Cake

After receiving a glowing message from a client with a request for this recipe, I am sharing it here for all to enjoy! 1 cup unblanched almonds 1/2 cup sugar, plus about ¼ cup for topping ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs ½ cup whole milk 4 tablespoons sweet butter, melted [...]

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Summer Squash and Arugula Salad

2 small summer squash (one of each color is fun) sliced paper thin 4 radishes sliced paper thin 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 minced garlic clove 2 teaspoons sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Baby arugula 1/2 cup chopped almonds a few shavings or parmesan or any hard [...]

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Haroset

I think this is one dish I look forward to every Passover. It is simply so different than any other condiment. Haroset represents the mortar. Its thick, chutney-like consistency symbolizes the bricks and mortar the Jews had to prepare when they were slaves, while its sweetness represents the joy of freedom that followed their slavery. [...]

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Dukkah

1 cup lightly toasted pistachios 1 cup lightly toasted almonds 3 tablespoons coriander freshly ground 3 tablespoons cumin seed freshly ground 3 tablespoons caraway seeds freshly ground ½ cup sesame seeds lightly toasted 2 tablespoons sea salt 1 tablespoon nigella seeds 1 tablespoon dried mint 1 tablespoon dried lemon zest 1 tablespoon Urfa chilies crushed [...]

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