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Brisket (Carole Ringel)

Cut off some of the fat from the meat (first cut)– put into heavy bottomed pot.  Sear. Add small can tomato sauce (2 if large piece).  Add 2-3 stalks celery cut up (include leaves)  and 1-2 lb cut up carrots.  … Continue reading

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Miso Soup (Canyon Ranch)

1/3 cup finely minced shallots (about one shallot) 1/2 t sesame oil 2 1/2-3 TBLE miso paste (try either red or white) 1 qt vegetable stock 1/4-1/2 cup diced firm tofu 3 TBLE chopped scallions (about 2 scallions) 1. In … Continue reading

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Lentil Tomato Soup (Martha Shulman, NYT)

1 cup lentils (I use red) 1 tble extra virgin oil 1 medium onion chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 1 carrot diced 1 stalk celery chopped salt to taste 1 14-oz can pureed tomatoes 5 cups water 1 bouquet garni … Continue reading

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Favorite Toffee Cookies (Doris Renken)

2 sticks butter 1 c brown sugar 1 egg yolk 1 c flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 12 oz choc morsels nuts for sprinkling Blend with mixer until smooth.   Spread w/spatula on large cookie sheet with sides (17 … Continue reading

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Mango and Cranberry Relish (Bon Appetit/Nov. 1997)

Yield 2 3/4 cups a pound mangoes (around 2 small) peeled and cut into large pieces 2 cups cranberries 1/2 medium unpeeled orange, seeded, and cut into large pieces 1/2 cup sugar Pulse first three ingredients in food processor till … Continue reading

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