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Franzbrötchen: German Pastry with a French Twist

The Franzbrötchen is the German cousin of the French croissant — flaky, buttery layers of pastry are rolled up with cinnamon and sugar, then flattened and baked until golden.

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Lechon Asado: Puerto Rican Style Slow Roasted Pork

I grew up in a lively neighborhood that was home to a significant Puerto Rican population. All of life’s occasions, from good grades to holidays to major milestones, were cause for celebration. And big celebrations almost always meant lechon asado, Puerto Rican style roast suckling pig.

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