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"Years ago, our family received a jar of these as a house-warming gift when we moved. My five brothers and I made very short work of that jar--we loved 'em! My mother has made several hundred gallons of these over the years. And I still make at least one gallon every summer....and a few times I've even "canned" them (transferred..."

Ingredients: cucumbers, dill, garlic cloves...

"Make a delicious clear peach jelly using the peelings and seeds."

Ingredients: peaches, sugar, dry pectin...

"This is an adaptation of Paula Wolfert's quick method, made even faster by blanching the lemons first. We love it in all kinds of salads and as a low-fat alternative to olives."

Ingredients: coarse salt, lemons, olive oil...

"Ambrosia"

Ingredients: maraschino cherries, pineapple chunks...

"Once you have made homemade candied orange OR lemon peel, you will never go back to using commercially produced peel again! This is such an easy recipe & yields enough freshly candied peel to accommodate most of my recipes using peel for quite a few months. You just need to be organised and have an airy & dry room available for the drying process...."

Ingredients: oranges, water, caster sugar...

"My mom used to make this when I was younger -- it was always a family favorite. Now, I make it for my boyfriend; he enjoys it better than the Chinese Restaurant versions. Be sure to season the chicken overnight -- it gives the chicken all its flavor."

Ingredients: cornstarch, eggs...

"These are juicy and sweet--very elegant. They bring a touch of class to a party. These have even been served at family weddings."

Ingredients: skewers, lemon juice...

"Any dish with sherry and garlic is alright with me, and if there's apple butter, all the better. Marinate the tenderloin overnight, then just before it comes out of the oven, it's smothered in an apple butter sauce. Great fall eating!"

Ingredients: dried thyme, garlic...

"From June 2010 BHG. Haven't tried it yet but posting here for safekeeping."

Ingredients: ground cumin, cucumbers...

"Smoother and creamier version of the standard limoncello. This recipe comes from Gourmet. This needs to stay chilled and will keep for one month.. Make sure to note the prep time. This needs to sit for 4 days and needs to chill for a couple of hours before being served."

Ingredients: lemons, sugar, vodka...

"From ehow.com -- Homemade orange extract using peel from navel oranges, vodka, water, and about a week to steep! Substitute lemons or limes for a different flavor -- Place in small bottles for gift giving! If you make this, try it in Candied Ginger Pound Cake With a Hint of Orange, or include a copy of the recipe with the gift bottle of extract --"

Ingredients: vodka, navel oranges...

"A nice colorful salad for the holidays, or a buffet. Make the day before serving."

Ingredients: cranberry juice cocktail, sugar...

"I don't know who Matt is, but this is Awesome! Cooking time is for 2 week chill in the refrigerator."

Ingredients: watermelon, 7-up, pineapple...

"This is a very popular drink in East Africa. It's like the ones you can buy at the grocery store but you can add your own variations to it with lime juice, honey, cinnamon, or vanilla."

Ingredients: honey, lime juice, sugar...