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From the Washington Post … On These Blogs, Bakers Can Find Their Fix:

In the Kittchen and On the Road with Dorie
Michael Laiskonis, Notes From the Kitchen
Real Baking with Rose Levy Beranbaum
Baking Bites
Cafe Fernando
Dessert First, A Passion For Pastry
La Tartine Gourmande
Daring Bakers Blogroll

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What a tasty, quick, easy recipe I tried this week … it’s a keeper! Enjoy!
Black Bean Chili

2 T. olive oil
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
1 16 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 16 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 c. corn, fresh or frozen
½ tsp. salt
Heat the […]

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A holiday favorite that I hadn’t made in years … so delicious! Enjoy!
One-A-Day
1# of dates, chopped fine
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. chunky peanut butter
2 c. powdered sugar
6 T. butter, softened
Mix above well. Roll into 1″ balls. Place in refrigerator for 2+ hours.
Melt 24 oz. chocolate chips plus 1/2 block […]

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Perfect recipe for the fall season. I was served this last year at Thanksgiving. It was such a surprise taste treat, that it has been my favorite to share at potlucks and it always gets rave reviews. Enjoy!
Arabian Squash Casserole
4 c. cooked squash or pumpkin, mashed or pureed
1 T. olive oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 […]

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A recipe so simple, nourishing, flavorful … and often requested … enjoy!
Hummus

2 cans of garbanzo beans, drained
12 cloves of garlic
Juice from 3 lemons
3/4 c. tahini (health food store)
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 1/2 t. salt
2 tsp. cumin
Lots of black pepper and cayenne to taste
Blend in food processor.
Lasts […]

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