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Potato Leek Soup with Cheese

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Julia shure of Albany, California, writes: "This comforting soup has both cream cheese and cheddar, which give it a rich, smooth texture. While it makes an elegant first course, the soup can also be a satisfying meal partnered with a simple salad and some crusty bread."

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 large potatoes (about 2 1/4 lbs), peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups low salt chicken broth

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Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Glaze

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For Cake:
12 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 large eggs, separated
12 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Easter Lamb Roasted with Artichokes and Potatoes

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3 to 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
one 3 to 4 pound leg of lamb, bone on, trimmed of fat
2 pounds all purpose potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, pealed and quatered
juice of 4 to 6 lemons, to taste
12 artichokes, cleaned

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Minced Chicken with Vegetables in Lettuce Cups

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4 large Boston lettuce leaves, washed and spun dry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 skinless boneless chicken breast chilled (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons dry white wine
1/3 cup canned water chestnuts (about 2 ounces), rinsed, drained and chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white, beaten lightly

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