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Friday Recs: Charging my joy batteries, cozy recipe charts for fall, and good matcha
Featuring a Q&A with bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen. Plus a special holiday gift guide announcement! This is Friday Recs #68.
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Alisha Ramos
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Recipe: Caesar Spaghetti
All the comfort of a caesar, all the cozy of pasta. Excerpted from "WHAT GOES WITH WHAT: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities" by Julia…
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Alisha Ramos
The Dessert That Feels Like A Warm Hug, From Pastry Chef Paola Velez
And a Q&A with the author of BODEGA BAKES. Paola shares her creamy, spiced flan recipe with us — perfect for chilly nights and too good to miss.
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Alisha Ramos
Escape to the Charming South of France with This Gorgeous New Book
Rebekah Peppler shares recipes and insights from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in her new cookbook, LE SUD. And the most stunning photos!
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Priya Krishna Wrote A Fun New Cookbook for Kids
Priya shares recipes from her new cookbook, her outdoorsy hobby, the best activity to do with friends, and a fun podcast for people too scared to watch…
Recipes: The Kismet Cookbook
The award-winning LA restaurant just released its first cookbook, and you get a special sneak peek! Sharing two recipes here that feature Kismet's…
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Alisha Ramos
Weekend Recs #39: Non-Boring Sheet Pan Recipes, Oscar Noms, and Small Talk
Featuring excerpts from the new cookbook HOT SHEET and guest recs from Aliza Abarbanel.
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Snacking Bakes for the Holiday Season
A special recipe drop and tips on gifting baked goods from Yossy Arefi
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