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10-min Stove-top Flan

Anime-style Tofu Dango

No-Whip Greek Yogurt Sponge Cake

Three-Ingredient Pumpkin Mochi

Galette des Rois (French King Cake)

Frozen Chestnut Marron Glace

No-Knead Overnight Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Make Taffy from Jolly Ranchers!

Frangipane Almond Tart

Aquafaba Ice Cream

Eight Treasure Rice

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Workday Gourmet: Hi, my name's Cheryl. I'm a software engineer with a full time corporate job, a part time app dev side gig, an enthusiasm for good food, and not a ton of time or patience.

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