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"This is such a wonderful summertime treat! I have used all kinds of fruit combinations in this; use your imagination. Far richer and intense in flavour than anything you can buy, and yet it's almost all just healthy fruit. The fruits that work best have a fairly smooth fleshy texture; things like mangoes, muskmelons, peaches, apricots, and bananas...."

Ingredients: fruit, mangoes, peaches...

"I promise this is one of the nicest ways to enjoy quality tomatoes and basil. Like I say, don't make this if you can't get hold of home-grown or vine-ripened tomatoes. It's not worth doing. And don't use your tomatoes from the fridge."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, olive oil...

"My friend Lorraine B gave me this wonderful recipe when I was looking for an interesting hostess gift. One of the best things about this recipe is that it only takes one week to infuse, as opposed to up to a month that I've seen in other recipes. I actually made a quadruple recipe and got 6 bottles to give as gifts (I kept one for myself, of course!)...."

Ingredients: lemons, sugar, vodka...

"This is a favorite of ours at breakfast and brunch parties. This drink has a beautiful hot pink color and great flavor that children especially enjoy. For a slightly sweeter drink, add up to 2 tablespoons sugar to the recipe. The drink can be enjoyed right away or chilled overnight."

Ingredients: watermelon, strawberries...

"This recipe is easily cut in half if this is too much. This refreshing punch is delicious, and always a hit at any summer gathering. Use a Citrus Ice Ring (recipe posted separately) in the punch bowl -- it's pretty, and it keeps the punch cold."

Ingredients: frozen concentrated orange juice, frozen limeade concentrate...

Ingredients: ground cumin, dried garbanzo beans...

"Adapted from Gourmet Magazine. I haven't tried it yet so let me know how it is..."

Ingredients: green tea, sugar, water...

"This is an easy recipe and tastes great as a main course, served on a bed of Jasmine rice, with crumbled Feta cheese and chopped black olives. It came from the Feb 2003 Real Simple magazine."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, eggplants...

"The insanely decadent chocolate chip cookies will garner many kisses from your housemates and lover."

Ingredients: dark chocolate chips, margarine...

"This is one of those recipes that actually gets better the longer it sits around. A must for mushroom fans! Prep time includes chilling time."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, Mexican oregano...

"This salad is based on one found in The Healing Herbs Cookbook. It is a real show-stopper! Substitute raspberries or sliced strawberries for the blueberries if you wish."

Ingredients: fresh edible flowers, dried apricots...

"A super elegant dessert that's super easy! Serve this the next time you entertain royalty. Prep time includes chill time."

Ingredients: slivered almonds, sugar...

"Adapted from "Peterson's Holiday Helper," by Valerie Peterson (Clarkson Potter, 2008). This is a blend of all the favorite holiday flavors, not really a true sangria. You can use a sparkling cider or grape juice, or even a champagne if you'd like to. Cherries are an excellent addition to this drink as well. This is best left to sit..."

Ingredients: dry red wine, sparkling apple cider...

"This rustic and simple vegetable tart is a Great Cooks Featured Recipe."

Ingredients: garlic, olive oil, red onions...