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Raspberries taste wonderful with chocolate, and so do hazelnuts. All three flavors unite compatibly in this cake-like brownie.

This recipe is adapted from George Lang's book The Cuisine of Hungary.

This recipe makes 2 small loaves of cornmeal bread: you can freeze 1 loaf, wrapped in plastic wrap, up to 2 weeks.

Traditional New York-style salt sticks are chewy and dense because they are usually made from the same dough as bagels. These are softer and more delicate and make fine dinner or sandwich rolls.

This Szechwan dish is traditionally made with toasted sesame paste, but peanut butter has been substituted here with good results. One secret of this light but flavorful rendition is to dress the noodles just before serving them. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Fried Sweet Plantains

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 or less.

Finely chopped orange sections make a wonderful addition to this dressing — use the fruit of 2 oranges. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min

The cooking water for these beans becomes a flavorful broth to serve them in.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.