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Romesco Sauce

5.0

(3)

Erin Rutherford of Charlotte, North Carolina, writes: "This sauce was a hit with my supper club — I served it with filet mignon encrusted in black pepper, cumin, and sea salt, and it was killer. It would also pair well with swordfish."

Cooks' note:

Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

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