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Watermelon Salsa
It takes less than five minutes to whip up this sweet and savory salsa! Get cooking...
Baked Zucchini Fries
While fries imply something unhealthy for you, this savory, crunchy and delicious twist on zucchini is healthy! Get cooking...
Baby's guacamole
Reprinted with permission from The Baby & Toddler Cookbook by Charity Ferreira and Karen Ansel; photograph by Thayer Allyson Gowdy. Copyright 2010 by Weldon Owen Inc. Get cooking...
Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Find this recipe at AllRecipes.com Get cooking...
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Find this recipe at AllRecipes.com Get cooking...
Butternut Squash Soup
Makes 6 servings. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Find this recipe on AllRecipes.com Get cooking...
Apple Dumpling
This AllRecipes.com entry is easy to make, but a bit time-consuming. Serve with warm whipped cream or ice cream. Get cooking...
Challah
Specialty breads are hard to make, even with a good recipe. But this Challah from AllRecipes.com looks light and fluffy. Get cooking...
Acorn Squash
A simple acorn squash soaked in and filled with brown sugar. The folks at AllRecipes.com shared this mouth-watering side dish. Get cooking...
