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Shrimp Mousse with Dill Pistachio Pesto

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Shrimp Mousse with Dill Pistachio Pesto

This was such a hit at a San Francisco Chronicle holiday party that Thomas Keller of the French Laundry was so impressed he asked to meet me.  

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Gruyere Gougère

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Gruyere Gougère

Gruyere Gougères(ɡooˈZHer)  You may not be able to pronounce them. but these cheese filled cream puffs are one of the most delicious French hors d'oeuvre ever. Follow my step-by-step directions and you will have beautiful golden cheese puffs to impress your friends. They are a little time consuming to make, but they freeze beautifully before they are baked. . 

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Honey-Glazed Cumin-Spiced Carrots

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Honey-Glazed Cumin-Spiced Carrots

These are no ordinary carrots. Cooking them in honey and then seasoning with cumin makes them so flavorful that they become a conversation piece. Everyone tries to guess the ingredients. 

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Devil’s Eggs with Jalapeños & Cumin

I am about to confess to the one thing I have never been able to cook—until now. You may have the same problem. I have the solution. Read on for the secret to making eggs fuss-free, fancy, and flavorful.

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