When describing this Cornmeal and Rosemary Cake with Balsamic Syrup, Giada de Laurentiis says to "imagine the best corn muffin you've ever tasted, but richer and sweeter." That sounds pretty good to me, and I'm not even the hugest corn...
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Grapefruits are one of my favorite cold weather foods. Not only are they packed with flu-fighting vitamin C, their bright flavor is like a mini burst of sunshine. Often I peel and eat them unadorned, like oranges or clementines. But...
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Normally, I wouldn't excerpt a recipe that calls for a specific pan in an unusual shape or size. Nothing is more frustrating then getting all excited to bake, say, a spicy gingerbread, only to discover that it requires six mini...
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Don't be put off by the vanilla bean in this recipe excerpted from Giada's Kitchen; Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto is actually a savory dish. Instead of adding sweetness, the vanilla imparts a lovely, fragrant note. Flavored with white wine...
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