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Cranberry and Vanilla Syrup Tart

Courtesy of Didi Davis: www.dididavisfoods.com The provocative aroma of the vanilla envelops the cranberries in this tart-sweet combination. You may serve the tart with a

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Franco-American Macaroons

Courtesy of Didi Davis: www.dididavisfood.com These cookies are a combination of the French style macaroon, made with ground almonds, and the American style macaroon, made

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Raspberry Kuchen

Courtesy of Annaliese Keller: www.malabartradingco.com This recipe recently won first place in a baking contest. It’s a favorite of mine for brunch or to serve

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Churros

If you have never had real churros, you are in for a treat!  First, lightly sweetened fried dough is hard to beat as long as

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Dominga’s Vegetable Soup

Dominga has cooked for Heriberto and Joaquin Larios of Papantla, Vera Cruz, for so many years that she and her daughter, Gabriella, are considered part

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Pongol: Festive Sweet Rice

The South Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu produce vanilla along with many other products. Their major harvest festival is in January, a

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Vanilla Tarragon Mustard

For a heartier mustard, leave out the tarragon, coarsely grind the mustard seeds, and use honey instead of brown sugar. Or…make a jar of each!

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Vanilla Butter for Shellfish

Chef Valery Malijenovsky, executive chef of the Meridien in Tahiti, serves the following sauce on fresh shellfish, such as prawns and lobster, as well as

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Berry Vanilla Marinade

Courtesy of Chef Bev Shaffer Bev has shared delicious recipes that are perfect for late summer/early autumn, but that can also be enjoyed any time

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