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and a dramatic White and Dark Chocolate Checkerboard Cake that's a cinch to prepare in advance

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The Art of the Cookie presents over 40 delectable recipes and inspiring decorating ideas

Plated children and a dramatic White andMore than 125 inventive, repertoire building recipes to help you cook and eat food you love without having to think so hard about it. Every dish here will work no matter how much (or little) time you have to cook, whether its quick dinner on a Monday for two or a backyard barbecue for a crowd. The recipes are all rooted in a core techniquethink One Pan Roasted Chicken, Slow Simmered Turkey Chili, or Cheesy Baked Pennebut can also be customized