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Crunchy Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake

Sandwich layers of crisp chocolate pastry with an oozing chocolate-caramel sauce for a stunning-but-easy celebratory dessert.
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Ricotta and Zucchini Cannelloni

This simple weeknight dish relies on zucchini ribbons instead of noodles, and is stuffed with a zippy ricotta-pea filling.
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Honey-Roasted Vegetable Salad

Mix and match your favorite fall vegetables into this delicious side dish.
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Lemon Cheesecake

The cheesecake has a little lemon in the filling, giving it a lovely hint of tartness. When topped with the velvety sweet curd, the flavors truly sing.
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Sticky Maple and Bourbon Pork Ribs

Skip the same old boring barbecue sauce and opt for a sticky malt vinegar, bourbon, and maple syrup glaze to slick up these boiled-and-baked pork ribs.
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Vanilla Heart Cakes With Rosewater Icing

Swap nectarines, plums, or any summer berries you like into this rustic afternoon tea cake.
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Molten Chocolate Chunk Brownies

Shards of rich, dark chocolate melt into the brownie batter as this dessert bakes, leaving behind pockets of luscious, gooey, molten deliciousness in every chewy bite.
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Feel-Good Chicken Soup

This brothy ginger, soy, and chile–scented Asian chicken soup is bound to make anyone feel 110% better.
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One-Bowl Vanilla Cake

This simple cake recipe makes one (one-layer) 8-inch round cake.
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Asian-Style Poached Chicken

Use the flavorful shredded chicken in soups, sandwiches and salads. You can freeze the chicken stock in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
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Classic Lemon Curd

By constantly stirring the mixture, you'll end up with luscious, velvety smooth curd. Store lemon curd in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Pappardelle with Slow-Cooked Brisket

Toss meltingly tender leftover brisket with wide pappardelle noodles and pecorino cheese for a totally transformed, easy dinner.
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Ricotta Cheesecake with Almond Praline

Top this dense and decadent ricotta cheesecake with a crackly, crunchy almond candy for an easy and elegant presentation.
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Sweet and Buttery Loaf

This buttery vanilla-scented bread makes an excellent addition to any brunch—or turn it into French toast for double the luxury.
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Roasted Pumpkin, Marjoram, and Blue Cheese Frittata

Bunker in for cold weather with this cozy, autumnal frittata.
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Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket

Use this basic recipe to make Pappardelle with Slow-Cooked Brisket.
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Vanilla Snap Cookies

Use this quick and easy vanilla cookie recipe to make Simple Vanilla Jam Drops.
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Thai Green-Curry Chicken

With the curry paste prepped ahead, this flavorful Thai-inspired curry comes together in just about 20 minutes.
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Simple Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi

With a simple "cheater's version" of ricotta gnocchi, this pasta dinner comes together easily on any weeknight.
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Cheat's Ricotta Gnocchi Dough

For the best results, buy fresh full-cream ricotta. It's available at delicatessens and the deli counter of supermarkets.