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Chocolate “Amante” Pie

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. If you were toying with the idea of tempting your “true love” with something decadent, here’s an idea. A pie composed of aphrodisiacs: chocolate, almonds, and cinnamon.

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Caramelized Pears with Mascarpone

When I see a recipe with the words caramelized, pears, and mascarpone, I think to myself- “say no more. I must make this!” That’s what happened seven years ago when I opened up a favorite cookbook, Cucina Rustica, and flipped … Continue reading

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