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New ‘Diamond Dishes’ cookbook scores baseball players’ favorite recipes

In “Diamond Dishes,” author Julie Loria offers an inside look at how baseball players eat.

Loria spent two years hanging out in players’ kitchens, interviewing them about their diets, childhood memories and favorite recipes. The resulting book features more than 60 recipes, profiles and photos of 20 players.

Here are two favorites from Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay.

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins