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Leticia Moreinos Schwartz's Guava Thumbprint Cookies

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  While visiting a street market in Brazil, I came across the most beautiful guava paste I had ever seen. It looked like fresh red guava with its own bright tropical personality. So why not add some Brazilian flair to an American classic—thumbprint…
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Portuguese Dessert: Orange-Olive Oil Cake

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Imagine a delicious dessert you can make in advance since it only gets better with age! This Portuguese treat from David Leite is what you are looking for... This orange-olive oil cake was, without a doubt, the hardest recipe to develop…
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Bagels with a Bite: Jalapeno Bagels

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ñ Los Bagels Bakery in Arcata, California features this bagel with a jalapeno “bite.” They are even featured in a wonderful children’s book called Jalapeno Bagels by author Natasha Wing! The heartwarming story about a little boy’s…
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Must-Make Mexican Chocolate Cake

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When I applied for a job at Martha Stewart’s company, I baked this Mexican chocolate cake for her. Guess what? I got the job. This no-fail, rich, chocolatey cake is perfect for any occasion—special dinners, bake sales or job hunting! Special…