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Herbed cheese spread 5 oz (140 g) Riopelle or other triple cream cheese, rind removed 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped 1 tbsp basil, finely chopped 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Pork chops 4 bone-in pork chops, each about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick, excess fat removed 2 peaches, halved and pitted 2 tbsp (30...

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