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Grapefruit & Thyme Olive Oil Shortbread Recipe

As we wait for spring to arrive, citrus comes into its own, and that includes the bitter zing of grapefruit. This grapefruit and thyme shortbread takes just an hour to make and features olive oil for an earthy richness that keeps it from being too sweet.

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As we wait for spring to arrive, citrus comes into its own, and that includes the bitter zing of grapefruit. This grapefruit and thyme shortbread takes just an hour to make and features olive oil for an earthy richness that keeps it from being too sw
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