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1-2-3-4-5 Spareribs

1-2-3-4-5 Spareribs

It's hard to believe that such straightforward ingredients and a simple cooking technique result in such a complex-flavored dish. These saucy Chinese-style ribs are succulent and richly sweet and sour.

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Preparation time: 1h

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb spareribs, 1 T sherry, 2 T soy sauce, 3 T apple cider vinegar, 4 T sugar, 5 T water


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7-Day Sweet Pickles

7-Day Sweet Pickles

These yummy, sweet, tangy pickles take a little bit of work over the course of a week to prepare. They do not need to be processed in boiling water, but are shelf stable and will keep for 1 year. 

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Preparation time: 6h

Ingredients:
2 1/2 lb cucumbers, 1 T kosher salt, 2 1/2 t alum, 4 c apple cider vinegar, 1 T pickling spice, 1 c sugar


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Acorn Squash Velouté with Ginger and Mustard Seeds

Acorn Squash Velouté with Ginger and Mustard Seeds

A velvety, pureed soup topped with toasted cumin and mustard seeds. Acorn squash is spiced with ginger and cayenne, which adds quite a bit of flavor and gives this soup a slightly fancy feel.

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Preparation time: 5m

Ingredients:
2 1/2 c onions, 3 T oil, 4 1/2 c broth, 2 T tomato puree, 1 pn cayenne pepper, 1 T cumin seeds, 1 T mustard seeds, 8 c acorn squash, 2 T fresh ginger


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Almond Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Almond Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Spring has arrived, and with it rhubarb and strawberries! This almond cake with a sweet marzipan base is complemented beautifully by a simple, tart compote. For Passover, simply substitute the flour

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Preparation time: 15m
Cook.: 45m

Ingredients:
1 lb strawberries, 1 lb rhubarb, 1 t lemon zest, 1 T lemon juice, 1 c granulated sugar, 7 oz almond paste, 4 oz unsalted butter, 2 T honey, 3 eggs, 2 T Amaretto, 1/3 c all-purpose flour, salt, 1/3 c sliced almonds, confectioners' sugar, 3/4 c creme fraiche


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Almond Tahini Sauce

Almond Tahini Sauce

This sauce is so addictive. Try tossed with rice or udon noodles with vegetables for a filling meal.

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Preparation time: 5m

Ingredients:
2 T almond butter, 2 T tahini, 2 T lime juice, 2 T tamari, 1 T apple cider vinegar, 2 t honey, 1/4 t garlic, 1 t ginger, 2 t miso, coconut water, ds sesame oil, red chili


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Almond Udon Salad

Almond Udon Salad

A deliciously different salad.

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
1/2 lb udon noodles, 1/2 c almonds, 1 T red wine vinegar, 1 T ginger, 1 T tamari, 2 T almond butter, 2 clv garlic, 1/2 t chili powder, 1/4 c canola oil, 1 c green beans


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Almond-Crisped Peaches

Almond-Crisped Peaches

Improving upon perfect summer peaches seems unlikely, but baking them with a buttery and crisp topping makes it happen.

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Preparation time: 1h 30m

Ingredients:
4 peaches, 1/3 c almonds, 1/4 c sugar, 1/4 c rolled oats, 1/8 t cinnamon, pn salt, 3 T butter, creme fraiche


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Amaretto-Spiked Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Amaretto-Spiked Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Shh.. don't tell, but this decadent, rich, and velvety mousse is dairy-free and vegan!

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Preparation time: 1h 30m

Ingredients:
1/2 c chocolate soy milk, 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, 12 oz silken tofu, 1/4 c Amaretto, 1/4 t almond extract