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Orange Poppy Seed Cake
Orange poppy seed cake is a wonderful dessert that combines the zesty flavor of oranges with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare, bake, and glaze cake; cool completely. Place the cake on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Once firm, place cake in a 2-gallon freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month.…
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Cuccidati
Cuccidati are fig or date bars. They are beautiful on cookie trays during the holiday season. Cuccidati, also known as Italian fig cookies, are a traditional Sicilian treat typically prepared during the holiday season, especially for Christmas. They are filled with a mixture of dried figs, nuts, spices, and sometimes citrus zest, all encased in a sweet dough.
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Yucatan Roast Pork (Cochinita Pibil)
This was originally prepared by the Mayans in ovens dug into the earth and lined with stones. The meat was wrapped in seaweed or banana leaves and left to roast slowly in its own juices. The most common way to serve Cochinita Pibil is in 6 inch corn tortillas.
