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These flaky, ridged Neapolitan pastries may be laborious to pronounce but not to eat. Traditional sfogliatelle are clam-shaped pastries and delectable served as dessert, with caffè or as breakfast.

A popular variation of the multi-layered pastry is often referred to as another shellfish, the "lobster tail," because the elongated, layered pastry resembles the shape of the ruby red crustacean's tail.

With a drizzle of Nutella and a dusting of powdered sugar, this cinnamon-, ricotta- and semolina-filled pastry is a welcome addition to our morning bread basket

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It may be one of the most perfect desserts in existence. At its base, custard: what's not to like about a decadent combination of cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla? The creamy, sumptuous taste and texture is the bedrock of sweets the world over. Next, a sprinkling of coarse sugar: add an open flame and you have a delicately crisp, caramelized crust that could bring even the most rational person to their knees with its startling depth of flavor.

It's safe to say the French know what they're doing in the kitchen--now you give it a try with a coffee-flavored version.

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Longing for a winter warm-up? A measly mug of hot chocolate simply won't do when visions of churros con chocolate come into the picture.

As if sugar-coated fried dough needs any addendum, the popular Spanish breakfast is customarily served alongside a thick hot chocolate -- both for drinking and churro-dunking.

One look (and dip) of these airy, crisp treats and that typical morning doughnut will need a little straightening out.

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A tower of chocolate decadence awaits.

This peanut-studded fudge plays off the classic peanut butter-chocolate combination in a crunchy, nutty confectionery form.

The key to making flawless fudge is in the technique. Avoid coarse, grainy fudge and stir up the smoothest, creamiest fudge with these easy steps.

Any nuts, whether walnuts or pecans, can stand in for the peanuts.

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The quintessential cuisine of a winter day is a piping hot bowl of soup.

This rich and creamy potage, combining all the flavors of a loaded baked potato, is just four ingredients and a slow simmer away.

In Fake Ginger's slow cooker version, it's all about the splashy toppings -- bacon, cheddar cheese and chives. The soup is your invention -- layer on as many or few toppings as desired.

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