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This is not a cold and creamy pudding, but more like an old-fashioned plum pudding. The warmly spiced persimmon dessert is baked, and is almost like a a rich pumpkin pie filling. Serve with ice cream!

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Also known as 'cowboy caviar', this twist on traditional salsa is enlivened with black beans, corn and black-eyed peas.

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This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space.

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A delicious onion sliced to bloom, then coated and deep-fried. The recipe for the dipping sauce is also included.

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This is the simplest version of chocolate covered strawberries I know. Paraffin was originally used instead of shortening. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert by the toothpicks into a piece of styrofoam for easy cooling, or simply place them on a sheet of wax paper. White chocolate may be drizzled over the milk chocolate for a fancier look. They are perfect for weddings when decorated with frosting bow ties, bells, butterflies, roses, etc.

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Halibut cheeks are really delicious and super-easy to cook. Here they are pan-seared and served with a zingy orange sauce with Asian seasonings. Great with asparagus and jasmine rice for a light and tasty Spring dinner.

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In this recipe for make-ahead mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream and butter combine to make this rich and delicious casserole perfect to serve along side meat, poultry or fish.

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This recipe is made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, wine, and seasonings.

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A mixture of pineapple, flour, butter eggs and cinnamon. Excellent side dish with ham or pork roast. My in-laws are from Pennsylvania; this recipe is from some of the aunts who live there. A Christmas dinner must-have!

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For fish lovers, there is nothing quite like fresh grilled tuna. This recipe, simply seasoned with olive oil and lime, lets nothing stand in the way of the wonderful flavor of the fish, and gives the tuna a bright touch with the addition of freshly squeezed lime.

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This beef stew includes red potatoes, sweet potatoes, onion, carrot, green bell pepper, and canned green beans.

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I love strawberries, and my grandmother used to make this for us every Christmas. It's wonderful!

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Lemon peel provides a lovely counterpoint to the walnuts and raisins in these buttermilk scones.

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Balsamic vinegar adds a subtle sweetness to the onions and peppers that top these tasty tilapia fillets. A sprinkle of blue cheese brings the whole dish together.

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Simple, but flavorful, spread that is great with crackers or celery.

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In this recipe, a savory, cheese-filled pancake is folded around mushrooms, spinach, and Canadian bacon for a delicious anytime pancake!

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This zesty dip will satisfy football fans with its blend of breakfast sausage with cream cheese and tomatoes seasoned with chile peppers. Serve it warm with tortilla chips.