Ingredients

-4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
-1 medium onion, cut into quarters
-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered
-8 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
-3 tablespoons finely grated Meyer lemon zest (see tip)
-1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
-One 4-inch cinnamon stick
-4 whole cloves
-1 pound raw shrimp (26-30 per pound),

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-4 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate (60-75% cacao), coarsely chopped
-2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into chunks
-1 tablespoon granulated sugar
-1 1/2 tablespoons light cream
-2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or granules dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water, divided
-1 tablespoon light corn syrup
-1 large egg
-2 tablespoons canola oil
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/8 teaspoon salt

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For Cake:
-2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
-4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
-3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
-1 3/4 cups sugar
-3 eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-3/4 cup milk
For Frosting:

Ingredients

-1 cup butter or margarine, softened
-2 1/2 cups sugar
-4 eggs
-2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
-2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
-1 cup baking cocoa
-2 teaspoons baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
-2 cups water
-1 cup whipping cream

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For the Beef:
-12 ounces. lean tender beef (tenderloin, filet or rump)
-2 tablespoons light soy sauce
-2 teaspoons sugar
-1 tablespoon dry sherry or brandy
For the Lamb:
-6 baby lamb chops, boned trimmed
-1 garlic clove, mashed
For the Sausage:
-3 spicy sausages
For the Chicken:

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For Pasta:
-1/2 pound angel hair pasta or other thin pasta
-2 tablespoons cooking oil
-3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
For Almonds:
-1/2 cup sliced almonds
For Beef:
-1 jalapeno chili, seeds and ribs removed, minced
-1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
-1 1/2 pounds ground beef
-1 teaspoon salt

Ingredients

-8 ounces cavatelli, conchiglie, or other dried shaped pasta
-1/2 of a fennel bulb or 1/2 cup celery, bias-sliced 1/4 inch thick
-1/2 of a red sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
-1/2 of a yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
-1/2 cup