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Quick Recipes


A refreshing cilantro dressing, crisp greens and jicama strips keep this salad cool and crunchy.
Fresh tarragon and orange juice add a flavor spike to this traditional picnic favorite, and white balsamic vinegar replaces the usual mayonnaise.
This tasty homemade chicken soup uses canned broth to save time.
Orange peel and juice flavor butter for a citrus spread.
A muffin, yogurt, and a glass of juice makes a nutritious breakfast. You can make jumbo muffins or regular-size muffins from this mouthwatering quick bread.
The skins on the red and green apples add holiday color to the salad greens, but if your kids won't eat them, go ahead and peel the fruit.
Layer cookies with a whipped cream and sour cream mixture.
Garnish with minty-coffee treat with a peppermint stick.
These golden appetizers or dinnertime treats, flavored with Parmesan cheese and onion, will reign as a favorite pancake recipe. The secret ingredient is zucchini.
With fragrant spices, cinnamon, and allspice, this savory main dish has Middle Eastern flavors. Raisins enhance the spices and sausage, adding a delicate, sweet taste.

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