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Pear Maple Johnnycake

Looking for a fast weeknight dessert? Johnnycake—essentially a cross between a pancake and corn bread—isn't fancy, but it's delicious.
February 2008
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Banana Chocolate Walnut Cake

A great way to use very ripe bananas, this easy-to-make cake incorporates everything you love about banana bread and adds a few more favorites.
February 2008
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Lamb Chops with Sun-Dried Tomato Butter

We found ourselves craving this sun-dried tomato butter, not just spreading it on lamb chops but also tossing it with orzo and smearing it onto slices of toast.
February 2008
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Citrus Pound Cake

Homemade pound cake hits all the right notes—it’s buttery, rich, and immensely satisfying.
January 2008
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Fresh Coconut Layer Cake

Nothing says festive as eloquently as a towering white coconut cake, and this particular one is breathtaking.
January 2008
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Mile-High Chocolate Cake

This four-layer stunner may just render all your other chocolate-cake recipes obsolete.
January 2008
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Pecan Fig Bourbon Cake

Bundt cakes are always crowd-pleasers, and this dark, moist one won't disappoint. The combination of sweets will have your guests clamoring for the recipe.
January 2008
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Buttermilk Cookies

Miss Lewis mentions buttermilk cookies, which she pairs with ice-cold lemonade, but as far as we know, she never committed a recipe to paper.
January 2008
travel + culture

Key Notes: Hotel Lucia, Portland

It’s all about glam at this hip-looking hotel, where everyone seems young and sleek.
11.15.07
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Pastry Dough

Basic is best when it comes to piecrust. There’s no need to fiddle with this multipurpose flaky pastry.
November 2007
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