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Featured Fall Selections

Newly developed items are added every week, often inspired by what mother nature has in bounty and is dishing out currently, or client suggestions and requests. (Your creative ideas and special needs are sources of inspiration and warmly embraced, always.) Be sure to check back often for deliciously exciting updates, because there is never a dull moment with Herb 'n Gourmet - certainly not when food is involved!

Want to see more? The full featured menu is a long and varied gallery that ever continues to grow and evolve for your endless culinary pleasure. To browse it, navigate by menu sections, popular key words, or typing your own search to the right. May you find the perfect items for your next special event or home meal, or be inspired to request custom creations. Knock yourself out!







Rolled Parsley Frittatine with Black Olive Ricotta

Rolled Parsley Frittatine with Black Olive Ricotta

Rolled Parsley Frittatine with Black Olive Ricotta

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Mushroom-Stuffed Wild Rice Crepes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Mushroom-Stuffed Wild Rice Crepes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Mushroom-Stuffed Wild Rice Crepes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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Whole-Wheat Waffles with Cinnamon & Oats

Whole-Wheat Waffles with Cinnamon & Oats

Whole-Wheat Waffles with Cinnamon & Oats

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Poached Eggs with Pistou over Toast

Pistou Eggs & Toast

Pistou Eggs & Toast

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Vegetable Hash with Fried Eggs

Vegetable Hash with Fried Eggs

Vegetable Hash with Fried Eggs

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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

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Grilled Turkey Drumsticks with Manchamantel (Tablecloth-Staining) Sauce

Marinated & Grilled Turkey Drumsticks with Manchamantel (Tablecloth Stainer) Sauce

Marinated & Grilled Turkey Drumsticks with Manchamantel (Tablecloth-Staining) Sauce

Serving Suggestions: with kebabs of pineapple, red onion, and tomatillo chunks over rice (to soak up the juice and sauce!)

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Chicken Tagine with Prunes

Chicken Tagine with Prunes

Chicken Tagine with Prunes

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Buttermilk Pan-Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Pan-Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Pan-Fried Chicken

Serving Suggestions: with Fresh Blueberry and Corn Salad

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Chicken Mafé (West African Chicken Stew in Peanut Sauce)

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Chicken Mafé (West African Chicken Stew in Peanut Sauce)

Mafé is a popular West African dish, particularly in Senegal, Gambia, Mali and the Ivory Coast.  It is one of the many variations of the African groundnut stew.  In this version, chunks of chicken are simmered with turnips and spinach in a sweet-salty sauce thickened with ground peanuts and sweet potatoes.

Serving Suggestions: Serve over white or brown steamed rice.

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Sesame & Panko-Crusted Chicken Cutlet

Sesame & Panko-Crusted Chicken Cutlet

Sesame & Panko-Crusted Chicken Cutlet

Serving Suggestions: with steamed pearl rice and Wasabi-Ginger Tossed Green Salad

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Italian Braised Chicken with Artichokes in Tomato Sauce

Italian Brasied Chicken with Artichokes in Tomato Sauce

Italian Brasied Chicken with Artichokes in Tomato Sauce

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Coq au Vin Blanc (Chicken with White Wine)

Coq au Vin (Chicken with Wine)

Coq au Vin Blanc (Chicken with White Wine)

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Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

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Mushroom Tortelli with Creamy Marsala Sauce & Hazelnuts

Mushroom Tortelli with Creamy Marsala Sauce & Hazelnuts

Mushroom Tortelli with Creamy Marsala Sauce & Hazelnuts

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Spicy Szechuan Eggplant with Garlic & Sweet Basil

Spicy Szechuan Eggplant with Pork & Sweet Basil

Spicy Szechuan Eggplant with Garlic & Sweet Basil

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Mushroom Pierogi with Caramelized Onions & Sour Cream

Mushroom Pierogi

Mushroom Pierogi

Serving Suggestions: with caramelized onions and sour cream

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Mushroom-Stuffed Wild Rice Crepes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Mushroom-Stuffed Wild Rice Crepes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Mushroom-Stuffed Wild Rice Crepes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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Udon Noodle Salad with Fried Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bok Choy & Wasabi-Mirin Dressing

Udon Noodle Salad with Fried Tofu, Mushrooms, Bok Choy & Wasabi-Mirin Dressing

Udon Noodle Salad with Fried Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bok Choy & Wasabi-Mirin Dressing

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Hazelnut Sausage Medallions with Roasted Garlic & Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Hazelnut Sausage Medallions with Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Hazelnut Sausage Medallions with Roasted Garlic & Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Serving Suggestions: with Sautéed Spinach and Rosemary & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Pan-Fried Curried Eggplant Steaks with Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Pan-Fried Curried Eggplant with Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Pan-Fried Curried Eggplant Steaks with Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Serving Suggestions: with Coconut-Wine Pilaf

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Pan-fried Tofu on Sesame Watercress with Garlic-Ginger Soy Dressing

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Pan-fried Tofu on Sesame Watercress with Garlic-Ginger Soy Dressing

Watercress is an ancient plant loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.  A member of the mustard family, it adds a peppery yet cooling flavor.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with steamed rice.

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Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

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Mushroom Tortelli with Creamy Marsala Sauce & Hazelnuts

Mushroom Tortelli with Creamy Marsala Sauce & Hazelnuts

Mushroom Tortelli with Creamy Marsala Sauce & Hazelnuts

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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

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Torta al Limone (Lemon Curd Cake)

Angel-Sponge Layered Bar Cake with Lemon Curd Filling

Angel-Sponge Layered Bar Cake with Lemon Curd Filling

With plenty of whipped egg whites and no butter or oils, this Italian cake has an incredibly airy texture that is a cross between angel food and sponge cakes. With generous filling of lemon curd, the cake actually improves with age as the layers soak up flavor as well as moisture, taking on a silken texture.

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White Chocolate Mousse & Kiwi Parfait

White Chocolate Mousse & Kiwi Parfait

White Chocolate Mousse & Kiwi Parfait

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Chocolate-Mint Mousse

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Chocolate-Mint Mousse

The intense mint flavor in this chocolate mousse is introduced by steeping fresh mint leaves in the cream base. Indulge in simultaneous richness and refreshment!

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Tuna-Stuffed Roasted Pepper Rolls

Roasted Bell Pepper Rolls Stuffed with Seasoned Tuna

Tuna-Stuffed Roasted Pepper Rolls

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Tuna-Stuffed Roasted Pepper Rolls

Roasted Bell Pepper Rolls Stuffed with Seasoned Tuna

Tuna-Stuffed Roasted Pepper Rolls

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Shrimp & Cucumber Canapés with Dill

Shrimp & Cucumber Canapés with Dill

Shrimp & Cucumber Canapés with Dill

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Cucumber Cups with Blue Cheese Mousse & Crispy Bacon

Cucumber Cups with Blue Cheese Mousse & Crispy Bacon

Cucumber Cups with Blue Cheese Mousse & Crispy Bacon

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Rolled Parsley Frittatine with Black Olive Ricotta

Rolled Parsley Frittatine with Black Olive Ricotta

Rolled Parsley Frittatine with Black Olive Ricotta

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Roasted Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta with Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Roasted Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta with Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Roasted Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta with Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Hot Pepper Quesadilla Triangles

Spicy Roasted Pepper Quesadilla

Hot Pepper Quesadilla Triangles

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Roasted Pepper Salsa

Roasted Pepper Salsa

Roasted Pepper Salsa

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Olive & Roasted Pepper Medley Pinwheel Sandwiches

Olive & Roasted Pepper Medley Pinwheel Sandwiches

Olive & Roasted Pepper Medley Pinwheel Sandwiches

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Hummus Cucumber Cups

Hummus Cucumber Cups

Hummus Cucumber Cups

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Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

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Mushroom Pierogi with Caramelized Onions & Sour Cream

Mushroom Pierogi

Mushroom Pierogi

Serving Suggestions: with caramelized onions and sour cream

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Udon Noodle Salad with Fried Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bok Choy & Wasabi-Mirin Dressing

Udon Noodle Salad with Fried Tofu, Mushrooms, Bok Choy & Wasabi-Mirin Dressing

Udon Noodle Salad with Fried Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bok Choy & Wasabi-Mirin Dressing

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Ants on Tree Chinese Noodles

Ants on Tree

Ants on Tree Chinese Noodles

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Tofu & Broccoli Pad See-Ew

Pad See-Ew

Tofu & Broccoli Pad See-Ew

With this Thai dish, one could conceivably convert even a voracious carnivore to vegetarianism! Chewy, wide rice noodles stir-fried in a sauce of soy, brown sugar, and garlic are studded with pan-charred broccoli florets, scrambled eggs, and browned tofu that are firm yet tender and in sizeable chunks that one can really sink teeth into! You’ll never miss the meat! (Eggs may be omitted for a vegan meal.)

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Potstickers

Potstickers

Potstickers

Seasoned pork and cabbage filling is enveloped decoratively in Chinese water dough, and alternately fried and steamed in pan. The resulting stuffed dumpling is simultaneously crisp, chewy, and moist. It is accompanied by soy dipping sauce seasoned to your liking, and when served as an entrée, a side of blanched sesame bean sprouts.

Serving Suggestions: with Sesame Bean Sprouts

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Autumn Leaves Butter Cookie Basket

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Autumn Leaves Butter Cookie Basket

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Mozzarella en Carozza (Mozzarella in Carriage)

Mozzarella in Carriage (Mozzarella en Carozza)

Mozzarella in Carriage (Mozzarella en Carozza)

A cross between French toast and American grilled cheese sandwich results in this … Italian hybrid …!?!

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Hot Pepper Quesadilla Triangles

Spicy Roasted Pepper Quesadilla

Hot Pepper Quesadilla Triangles

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Pulled Pork Sandwich with Tomato Barbecue Sauce

Cider-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich with Tomato Barbecue Sauce

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Tomato Barbecue Sauce

Serving Suggestions: with Lemon Coleslaw

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Pita Sandwich of Curried Meat Patties with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Pita Sandwich of Curried Meat Patties with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Pita Sandwich of Curried Meat Patties with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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Marinated and Grilled Eggplant Sandwich with Olive Tapenade

Marinated and Grilled Eggplant Sandwich with Olive Tapenade

Marinated and Grilled Eggplant Sandwich with Olive Tapenade

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Black Bean Patty Tacos with Jicama Salsa, Queso Fresco & Cilantro-Serrano Cream Sauce

Black Bean Patty Tacos

Black Bean Patty Tacos

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Grilled Black Bean Patty Wrap with Cilantro-Almond Relish

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Grilled Black Bean Patty Wrap with Cilantro-Almond Relish

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Samosas

Samosas

Samosas

Peas and diced potatoes are pan-simmered with sautéed onions, hot peppers, and Indian spices until tender and thickened, and then folded within pastry half-rounds and baked until bubbly and golden.

Serving Suggestions: As hors d'oeuvres and snacks, portioned in bite sizes. As brown bag entrée for a meal-on-the-go, portioned as individual hand pie.

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Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

Creamy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli & Red Pepper

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Lemon Coleslaw

Lemon Coleslaw

Lemon Coleslaw

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Rosemary & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rosemary and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rosemary and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Braised Napa Cabbage with Shiitake Mushrooms and Dried Shrimp

Braised Napa Cabbage with Shiitake Mushrooms and Dried Shrimp

Braised Napa Cabbage with Shiitake Mushrooms and Dried Shrimp

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Parsley Couscous with Pine Nuts

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Parsley Couscous With Pine Nuts

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Blanched Broccoli Salad

Blanched Broccoli Salad

Blanched Broccoli Salad

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Chicken Minestrone

Chicken Minestrone

Chicken Minestrone

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Cucumber-Coconut Milk Soup with Shredded Chicken

Cucumber-Coconut Soup with Shredded Chicken

Cucumber-Coconut Milk Soup with Shredded Chicken

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Carrot Soup with Herbed Shrimp

Carrot Soup with Herbed Shrimp

Carrot Soup with Herbed Shrimp

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Rustic Split Pea Porridge

Split Pea Soup

Rustic Split Pea Porridge

Flavored by root vegetables and country ham sautéed in garlic, split pea and pearl barley are slowl-simmered to a pulp in broth until reduced and thickened. This heart-healthy soup is surprisingly satisfying, especially served with a topping of with garlic and black pepper croutons that provide crunch and additional carbohydrates. It is accompanied by salad greens with French vinaigrette when chosen as an entree.

Serving Suggestions: As home meal entrée, accompanied by salad greens and French vinaigrette.

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Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Cilantro Corn Relish

Cream of Pumpkin

Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Cilantro Corn Relish

Mashed pumpkin is puréed with herbs and caramelized onions, heated through with a mixture of broth, milk, and cream, and served with a relish of charred corn, red onions, and cilantro.  The bright colors, simplicity, and elegance of this soup make it an ideal starter for a dinner party.  Alternatively, dig into its velvety thickness satisfying as an entrée with quesadilla wedges!

Serving Suggestions: As home meal entrée, accompanied by spinach-cilantro quesadilla wedges.

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Moqueca De Peixe (Bahian Fish Stew)

Moqueca de Peixe

Moqueca de Peixe

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Pork & Tomatillo Stew

Pork & Tomatillo Stew

Pork & Tomatillo Stew

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Chipotle Meat Stew

Chipotle Meat Stew

Chipotle Meat Stew

Packed with flavors and nutrients from the traditional base of tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and meat cubes (your choice of chicken, turkey, pork, or beef), this stew is then thoroughly transformed with the addition of dried and smoked jalapeños that’ll take you to the Southwest.  Served as an entrée, it is accompanied by spinach-cilantro quesadillas.

Serving Suggestions: As home meal entrée, accompanied by spinach-cilantro quesadilla wedges.

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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

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Torta al Limone (Lemon Curd Cake)

Angel-Sponge Layered Bar Cake with Lemon Curd Filling

Angel-Sponge Layered Bar Cake with Lemon Curd Filling

With plenty of whipped egg whites and no butter or oils, this Italian cake has an incredibly airy texture that is a cross between angel food and sponge cakes. With generous filling of lemon curd, the cake actually improves with age as the layers soak up flavor as well as moisture, taking on a silken texture.

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White Chocolate Mousse & Kiwi Parfait

White Chocolate Mousse & Kiwi Parfait

White Chocolate Mousse & Kiwi Parfait

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Chocolate-Mint Mousse

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Chocolate-Mint Mousse

The intense mint flavor in this chocolate mousse is introduced by steeping fresh mint leaves in the cream base. Indulge in simultaneous richness and refreshment!

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Mini Vanilla Pastry Cream Tartlets with Fresh Raspberries

Mini Vanilla Pastry Cream Tartlets with Fresh Raspberries

Mini Vanilla Pastry Cream Tartlets with Fresh Raspberries

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Meringue Kisses with Fresh Raspberry Cream

Meringue Kisses with Fresh Raspberry Cream

Meringue Kisses with Fresh Raspberry Cream

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Pavlovas with Fresh Fruit

Pavlovas with Fresh Fruit

Pavlovas with Fresh Fruit

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Red Velvet Layered Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Layered Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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