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Tuna salad gets the all-star treatment when studded with tart apples, crunchy walnuts, crisp celery and savory shallots and tucked into a flaky croissant, topped with a slice of Swiss cheese.

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The sweet sourdough starter in these flapjacks gives them a marvelous tart cast.

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Yellow cake mix is the secret to the success of these yeasted cinnamon buns. They make a rich, sweet breakfast treat.

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Pan-fried potato pancakes are fun to make and fun to eat!

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Flank steak is grilled after having spent the night in a fresh and spicy marinade. The marinade also serves as a sauce for the freshly grilled meat. This can be used in fajitas, as an appetizer, or a main dish. Also good in sandwiches. Just make sure you reserve some of the marinade for a sauce.

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Caramels made with sweetened condensed milk and corn syrup are flavored with anise extract and colored black.

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This marvelous sauce is the reason you grow your own tomatoes. Dice a few and add minced garlic, fresh basil and the best quality olive oil you can buy. Let the heady mixture rest at room temperature for a few hours, then toss with hot pasta.

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A delicious and refreshing drink. The combination of the ice cream and the champagne is very addictive.

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This is very easy and tastes great, I used to make this after school and now my daughter loves it better than the real thing!

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Sweetened fresh cranberries are mixed with crushed pineapple, walnuts and marshmallows and enfolded into real whipped cream in this delightfully sweet and tangy salad.

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Simmer fresh-picked strawberries with sugar and lemon juice to make a quick and easy strawberry pie filling or colorful ice cream topper.

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Peach preserves mixed with sherry vinegar and chicken broth, with a hint of spice and heat, combine to form this delicious sweet and sour sauce.

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Three nuts plus raisins and chocolate will keep you hiking uphill!

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Sour cream, thick Greek yogurt, and cinnamon-flavored applesauce make these cranberry-pecan muffins extra-moist and flavorful.

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Using the best of all the ideas out there, this mac n' cheese incorporates old-style methods with hidden veggies and a crunchy, new topping that will please both kids and adults. I like to use 'smart' pasta that has calcium and fiber. It's too good to be good for you!

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Smoked salmon joins green onions, sour cream, and cream cheese in this tasty spread.

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Is this a baked potato salad or a cheese and potato casserole? Try this recipe and decide for yourself.