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Mari's Secret Holy Grail Granola

I created this granola recipe after years of testing variations. It’s the one I make for when guests arrive at my home, or as a hostess gift, packed into clear pantry jars with a ribbon and a note. Everyone loves it. This is the best granola recipe you will ever try—provided you follow a few important steps.

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Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans

Served with a steamed fragrant Jasmine rice, everyone loves a great stir-fry! This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save time and with the right ingredients on hand, will finish off this dish in less than 20 minutes.

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Pan Bagnat

Pan Bagnat is sold on the beaches in Nice and street vendors in Paris. It means bathed bread and it makes perfect sense as the flavour of the sandwich only intensifies the longer it sits, allowing the bread to lazily soak up the dressing.

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Cobb Sandwich

The Cobb sandwich was created in 1937 by Robert Cobb, owner of the Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood.

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Croque Monsieur

Throughout Paris, stylish women can be seen lounging in bistros, nibbling on the decadent Croque Monsieur. With its sweet honey ham and melted layers of aged Gruyère, it’s really a sophisticated twist on the classic grilled ham and cheese.

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My Mom’s Picadillo (Copy)

If you’re craving comfort food, picadillo—my dad’s favorite meal—is a tasty must-make. Perfected by my mom, who learned it from a Mexican friend, this is her take on the authentic Latin recipe. Simple to make and incredibly delicious. Serve with crusty bread or tortillas. Enjoy!

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Sage Roasted Pork Belly

Perfect pork belly combines tender meat with a top layer of melty fat and unbeatably crispy skin.

Butchers typically sell pork belly in large slabs or cut into long, inch-thick strips. Here, simple to make and so delicious, with fresh sage and sea salt.

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Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Deep, Authentic, and delicious Thai flavours make this soup irresistible. Try your best to find fresh galangal (not easy to find, but essential) if you cant find it, use fresh ginger instead. This is the best Thai coconut soup I've ever made.

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