oregano, thyme and bay leaves. Stir in 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasion- ally, for 2 hours. Remove lid, and cook another hour, until meat is very tender and the liquid is thick. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. (May be made up to a day ahead at this point. Cool, cover and chill if making ahead of time.) Keep warm until ready to serve. When ready to serve, prepare the pasta according to package direc- tions to al dente (do not overcook). Drain well (do not rinse), and trans- fer to a large serving bowl. Ladle the lamb mixture over the pasta. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE Cake: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 /2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 3 /4 cup strong coffee 1 cup milk (or soy milk) 7 2 tsp. vinegar Coffee glaze: 1 /4 cup butter or margarine at room temperature 2 cups powdered or confec- tioners' sugar 'A cup strong coffee Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10-inch bundt or tube pan well with nonstick cooking spray. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside. Beat together the oil and eggs in a large bowl. Add the coffee, milk and vinegar. Add in the dry ingredients, and mix until smooth; batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes or more before unmolding onto a serving plate. 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