November 22, 2013

Holiday Spirit 2013 • Page 1

Inside you will find mouth watering recipes from appetizing starters to delicious main courses to

scrumptious desserts. These delightful favourites are submitted by you, our readers, enjoy!

For those in the spirit to stretch your vocal chords, we have also included some of the most beloved,

classic and timeless Christmas carols, hallelujah!

Welcome to our 3rd AnnualHoliday Spirit Guide!

Holiday Songs

Holiday Recipes

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Holly Jolly Christmas .................2

Jingle Bells ..................................3

We Wish You A Merry Christmas ...........................4

Santa Claus Is ComingTo Town ..........................................4

O Little Town Of Bethlehem .......5

Deck The Halls .............................6

I’ll Be Home For Christmas .........6

Good King Wenceslas ...................7

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year ...................................8Rudolph The Red NosedReindeer ........................................9Silver Bells ..................................9Away In A Manger ........................10Joy To The World ........................10Winter Wonderland ...................11Do You Hear What I Hear? ..........12The Little Drummer Boy .............12Silent Night ................................12

STARTERSFiesta Pinwheels ........................13Classic Nuts & Bolts .................14Christmas Cranberry Sauce ......14Hamburger Tarts ........................15Dilly Dip ......................................15

MAIN COURSESChicken In A Potato Basket........16Sweet & Sour CHicken................16Bodies on Power Bars ................17Christmas Make-ahead Eggs Benedict .............................18Chicken Broccoli Casserole .....18Turkey Dinner Pot Pie ................19Pecan French Toast Casserole .20Eggnog Pancakes ........................20Macaroni Casserole with Ham ...21Tasty Turkey Wizard Casserole 21Pastichio ......................................22

DESSERTSEggnog Brioche Bread Pudding 23Best Ever Cherry Chocolate Dessert .....................24

DESSERTS CONT. Nut Cookie Fudge ........................24Cinnamon Loaf ............................24Candy Cane Shortbread .............25Dark Chocolate Tart ..................25Holiday Ring Cake ......................26Latte Bars ...................................26Chocolatey Banana Muffins ......27Mexican Candy Bars ...................27Chocolate CranberryBread Pudding ............................28Peppermint Crunch Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies ....28Strawberry Delight Torte .........29Mini Cinnamon Roll Cookies ......29Chocolate Caramel Shortbread 30Fruity Fiesta Cake ......................30Chocolate Billionaires .............31Chocolate Pizza ..........................31Cinnamon Coconut Bread ..........32Delicious Dessert (Easy Too) ....32No-bake Lemon Slice ...................32


Holiday Songs

Holly Jolly Christmas

Have a holly, jolly ChristmasIt’s the best time of the yearI don’t know if there’ll be snowBut have a cup of cheer.

Have a holly, jolly ChristmasAnd when you walk down the street,Say hello to friends you knowand everyone you meet.

Oh, ho the mistletoeHung where you can see,Somebody waits for youKiss her once for me.Have a holly, jolly ChristmasAnd in case you didn’t hear, Oh, by golly, have aHolly, Jolly Christmas this year.

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Jingle BellsDashing thru’ the snow in a one-horse open sleigh;O’er the fields we go, laughing all the way;Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright;Oh, what fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight!

Chorus:Jingle bells, Jingle bells, jingle all the way!Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!

A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride,And soon Miss Fannie Bright Was seated by my side;The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seemed his lot;He got into a drifted bank, And we, we got upsot.

Repeat Chorus

A day or two agothe story I must tellI went out on the snowAnd on my back I fell;A gent was riding byIn a one-horse open sleighHe laughed as thereI sprawling lieBut quickly drove away

Repeat Chorus

Now the ground is white; Go it while you’re young;Take the girls tonight, And sing this sleighing song.Just get a bobtailed bay, Two-forty at his speed;Hitch him to an open sleigh, and crack, you’ll take the lead.

Repeat Chorus


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Santa Claus is Coming to TownYou better watch out,you better not cry,You better not pout,

I’m telling you why;Santa Claus is comin’ to town.He’s making a list and checking it twice,Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice,Santa Claus is comin’ to town.He sees you when you’re sleeping,He know when you’re awake,He knows when you’ve been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake!Oh! You better watch out,You better not cry,Better not pout,I’m telling you why;Santa Claus is comin’ to town.

We wish you a Merry Christmas,We wish you a Merry Christmas,We wish you a Merry Christmas,and a happy New Year!Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We wish you a Merry Christmas,We wish you a Merry Christmas,We wish you a Merry Christmas,and a Happy New Year!

Glad tidings we bringto you and your kin;Glad tidings for ChristmasAnd a Happy New Year!Please bring us some figgy puddingPlease bring us some figgy pudding,Please bring us some figgy pudding,Please bring it right here!

Refrain:We won’t go until we get some,We won’t go until we get some,We won’t go until we get some,Please bring it right here!

Refrain:We wish you a Merry Christmas,We wish you a Merry Christmas,We wish you a Merry Christmas,and a Happy New Year!

Holiday Songs

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O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above,While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth,And praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth!

How silently, how silently, the wondrous Gift is giv’n;So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His Heav’n.No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin,Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in.

Where children pure and happy pray to the blessèd Child,Where misery cries out to Thee, Son of the mother mild;Where charity stands watching and faith holds wide the door,The dark night wakes, the glory breaks, and Christmas comes once more.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray;Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today.We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell;O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

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I’ll Be Home For ChristmasI’ll be home for ChristmasYou can count on mePlease have snowAnd mistletoe

And presents ‘neath the tree

Christmas Eve will fi nd meWhere the love light gleamsI’ll be home for ChristmasIf only in my dreams

I’ll be home for ChristmasYou can count on mePlease have snowAnd mistletoeAnd presents ‘neath the tree

Christmas Eve will fi nd meWhere the love light gleamsI’ll be home for ChristmasIf only in my dreams

Holiday Songs

Deck the HallsDeck the halls with boughs of holly,Fa la la la la, la la la la‘Tis the season to be jolly,Fa la la la la, la la la la

Don we now our gay apparel,Fa la la la la, la la la laTroll the ancient Yuletide carol,Fa la la la la, la la la la

See the blazing Yule before us,Fa la la la la, la la la laStrike the harp and join the chorus,Fa la la la la, la la la la

Follow me in merry measure,Fa la la la la, la la la laWhile I tell of Yuletide treasure,Fa la la la la, la la la la

Fast away the old year passes,Fa la la la la, la la la laHail the new ye lads and lasses,Fa la la la la, la la la la

Sing we joyous all together,Fa la la la la, la la la laHeedless of the wind and weatherFa la la la la, la la la la

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Good King WenceslasGood King Wenceslas looked out,On the Feast of Stephen,When the snow lay round about,Deep, and crisp and even;Brightly shone the moon that night,Though the frost was cruel,When a poor man came in sight,Gathering winter fuel.‘Hither, page, and stand by me,If thou know’st it, telling,Yonder peasant, who is he?Where and what his dwelling?’‘Sire, he lives a good league hence,Underneath the mountain,Right against the forest fence,By Saint Agnes’ fountain.’‘Bring me flesh, and bring me wine,Bring me pine-logs hither:Thou and I will see him dine,When we bear them thither.’

Page and monarch, forth they went,Forth they went together;Through the rude wind’s wild lamentAnd the bitter weather.‘Sire, the night is darker now,And the wind blows stronger;Fails my heart, I know not how;I can go no longer.’‘Mark my footsteps, good my page;Tread thou in them boldly;Thou shalt find the winter’s rageFreeze thy blood less coldly.’In his master’s steps he trod,Where the snow lay dinted;Heat was in the very sodWhich the saint had printed.Therefore, Christian men, be sure,Wealth or rank possessing,Ye who now will bless the poor,Shall yourselves find blessing.


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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the YearWith the kids jingle bellingAnd everyone telling you “Be of good cheer”It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the YearIt’s the hap -happiest season of allWith those holiday greetings and gay happy meetingsWhen friends come to callIt’s the hap - happiest season of all

There’ll be parties for hostingMarshmallows for toastingAnd caroling out in the snowThere’ll be scary ghost storiesAnd tales of the glories of Christmases long, long agoIt’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

There’ll be much mistletoeingAnd hearts will be glowing

When loved ones are nearIt’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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Holiday Songs

Silver BellsCity sidewalks, busy sidewalks,dressed in holiday style,in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas.Children laughing, people passing,Meeting smile after smile,And on every street corner you hear;Silver bells, silver bells, It’s Christmas-time in the city,Ring-a-ling, hear them ring,Soon it will be Christmas day.

City street lights, even stop lights,Blink in bright red and green,As the shoppers rush home with their treasures,Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch,This is Santa’s big scene,And above all this bustle you’ll hear;Silver bells, silver bells,It’s Christmas-time in the city,Ring-la-ling, hear them ring,Soon it will be Christmas Day.

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Rudolph the Red Nosed ReindeerYou know Dasher, and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen,But do you recallThe most famous reindeer of all...Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer,Had a very shiny nose,

And if you ever saw it,You would even say it glows!

All of the other reindeerUsed to laugh and call him names;They never let poor RudolphJoin in any reindeer games.Then one foggy Christmas eve,

Santa came to say;Rudolph, with your nose so bright,Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?

Then how the Reindeer loved himAs they shouted out with gleeRudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer,You’ll go down in history!

Joy to the World

Away in a MangerAway in a manger,

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I love Thee, Lord Jesus,

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Be near me, Lord Jesus,

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Bless all the dear

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Joy to the World , the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare Him room,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!Let men their songs employ;While fi elds and fl oods, rocks, hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joy,Repeat the sounding joy,Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow,Nor thorns infest the ground;He comes to make His blessings fl owFar as the curse is found,Far as the curse is found,Far as, far as, the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace,And makes the nations proveThe glories of His righteousness,And wonders of His love,And wonders of His love,And wonders, wonders, of His love.


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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening, A beautiful sight,We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.

Gone away is the bluebird,Here to stay is a new birdHe sings a love song, As we go along,Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,Then pretend that he is Parson Brown

He’ll say: Are you married?We’ll say: No man,But you can do the job When you’re in town.

Later on, we’ll conspire,As we dream by the fireTo face unafraid,The plans that we’ve made,Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,And pretend that he’s a circus clownWe’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman,Until the other kiddies knock him down.

When it snows, ain’t is thrilling,Though your nose gets a chillingWe’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,Walking in a winder wonderland

Walking in a winter wonderlandWalking in a winter wonderland

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Do You Hear What I HearSaid the night wind to the little lambDo you see what I see?Way up in the sky, little lambDo you see what I see?A star, a star, dancing in the nightwith a tail as big as a kite, with a tail as big as a kite.

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boyDo you hear what I hear?Ringing through the sky, shepherd boyDo you hear what I hear?A song, a song, high above the treewith a voice as big as the sea,with a voice as big as the sea.

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty kingDo you know what I know?In your palace warm, mighty kingDo you know what I know?A child, a child, shivers in the coldLet us bring him silver and goldLet us bring him silver and gold.

Said the king to the people everywhereListen to what I sayPray for peace, people everywhere.Listen to what I say.The child, the child, sleeping in the nightHe will bring us goodness and light,He will bring us goodness and light.


Holiday Songs

The Little Drummer BoyCome they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa

rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.

Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum

That’s fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum?

Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum

I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum

I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum.

Silent NightSilent night, holy night,All is calm, all is bright.Round yon virgin mother and child,Holy infant, so tender and mild.Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,Shepherds quake, at the sight.Glories stream from heaven afar,Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah.

Christ the Saviour is born,Christ the Saviour is born.

Silent night, holy night,Son of God, loves pure light. Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace.Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

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Holiday Recipes

Fiesta Pinwheels8 oz. Package cream cheese, softened½ cup sour cream¼ cup picante sauce2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mixdash garlic powder4.5 oz. Can chopped olives (optional – as in I leave it out because we don’t like olives)4 oz. Can chopped green chillies1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese½ cup thinly sliced green onions8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

SalsaIn a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in olives, chillies, cheese and onions. Spread about ½ cup on each tortilla. Roll up jelly-roll style, wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1 inch pieces. Serve with salsa.

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Holiday Recipes

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Christmas Cranberry Sauce

This spicy concoction is a holiday treat for many families. You can use any combination of nuts desired but if using mixed nuts, chop the bigger ones into smaller pieces.

8 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios)5 cups woven wheat cereal (such as Shreddies)4 cups pretzels2 ¼ cups mixed nuts and/or peanuts (or more)2 cups small cheese flavoured snacks (such as Cheese Nibs or Goldfish Crackers)1 ½ cups butter1 Tbsp. lemon juice2 Tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. celery salt2 Tsp. Onion salt1 Tsp. Garlic powder

Heat oven to 225 degrees. In a large roasting pan, combine cereals, pretzels, nuts and cheese snacks. In a saucepan, melt butter and lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and spices. Stir to combine then pour evenly over dry ingredients in roasting pan and stir to coat. Bake for 2-3 hours in a slow oven (225 degrees). Stir occasionally. Let cool. Makes about 21 cups.

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Try this and you will never go back to the gelatinous canned stuff.

1 cup cranberry juice½ cup brown sugar2 barely ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced1 (12 oz.) package fresh cranberries6 dried figs, stemmed and quartered½ Tsp. Ground cinnamon

Combine juice, brown sugar and cinnamon in a pot on medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until boiling. Add pears, cranberries and figs. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until sauce thickens and the berries have burst, stirring often, for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Cover and chill until ready to use. Freezes well. Makes about 2 cups.

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Combine all these ingredients very well.

Trim crusts of 16 slices of bread. Butter the bread on one side only. Place bread slices, butter side down in muffin tin & shape to fit (like tart shell).Fill with meat mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. These freeze very well and are good warm or cold.

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Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill. Makes 2 cups. Serve with crackers, chips or vegetables.

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These petite pies with their hash brown crust are so pretty that I like to serve them for special luncheons. Chock full of meat and vegetables in a creamy sauce, they are a meal in one and a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.

4 ½ cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted½ Tsp. Salt¼ Tsp. Pepper

Filling:

½ cup chopped onion¼ cup butter or margarine¼ cup flour2 Tsp. Chicken bouillon granules

1 Tsp. Worcestershire sauce½ Tsp. Dried basil2 cups milk2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup frozen peas, thawed

In a bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, salt & pepper. Press into 6 greased 10 oz. Custard cups, set aside. In a saucepan, saute onions in butter. Add the flour, bouillon, worcestershire sauce and basil. Stir in the milk. Bring to a boil, cook & stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and peas. Spoon into prepared crusts. Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. 6 servings.

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6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvesoil or butter1 (1oz.) pkg. Dry onion soup mix1 (6oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed2/3 cup water

Brown chicken in a little oil or butter and place chicken in a greased 9x13 baking pan. In a small bowl, combine onion soup mix, orange juice and water. Mix well and pour over chicken. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45- 50 minutes.

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Christmas Make-ahead Eggs Benedict 4 English Muffins, split16 slices crisp cooked bacon8 large eggs, poached

Sauce:¼ cup butter or hard margarine¼ cup all-purpose flour1 Tsp. Paprika¼ Tsp. Pepperpinch of nutmeg (optional)2 cups milk2 cups grated swiss cheese or other mixture of cheese½ cup wine or non-alcoholic wine

Melt butter in saucepan. Mix flour, paprika, pepper, nutmeg; add to butter, stir in milk until it boils and thickens. Add cheese and wine. Stir until cheese melts. Spoon sauce over eggs.

Topping:1Tbsp. Butter or hard margarine½ cup crushed Corn FlakesArrange muffin halves cut side up in greased 9x13” pan. Put crisp bacon on top 2 slices per muffin half. Carefully poach eggs until just set, transfer and center each egg on top of bacon.

Melt butter, stir in Corn Flakes. Sprinkle over top of sauce. Cover and chill overnight. In morning, remove cover. Bake in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until heated through. Makes 8 servings.

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole1 (10 oz.) can Cream of Chicken Soup¾ cup milk3 cups diced, cooked chicken or turkey1 (10 oz.) box frozen broccoli spears, thawed1 (6 oz.) box chicken stuffing mix

Heat soup and milk just enough to mix well and pour into a greased 9x10” baking pan. Layer chicken over soup and place broccoli on top. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions and spread over broccoli. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

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Turkey Dinner Pot Pie2 cups mashed potatoes3 cups cooked vegetables (peas, green beans, carrots)3 cups shredded or chopped cooked turkey¾ cup turkey gravy1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese1 sheet (half of 17.3 gram pkg.) frozen puff pastry dough (thawed)1 egg (lightly beaten)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat 2 quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Spread mashed potatoes in bottom of baking dish. Toss vegetables and turkey with gravy until coated. Spoon mixture into dish over potatoes, sprinkle with cheese.Put dough over baking dish, trimming pastry to fit dish as necessary. Gently press to seal. Crimp edge if desired, brush with egg. Bake 20-25 minutes until heated through and pastry is golden. Serves 6.

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2 cups flour1 ½ Tbsp. baking powder½ tsp. Salt1 egg2 cups eggnog½ cup water3 Tbsp. oil

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Beat the egg. Add the eggnog, water and oil. Beat until light. Beat in flour mixture until light. Cook on hot griddle. Make on Christmas eve, refrigerate, then on to Christmas morning, breakfast is quick and easy to make.

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This easy make-ahead brunch dish needs no syrup. Its like pecan sticky buns with bursts of orange flavor, and perfect for the holidays.Serves 8 to 10

1 cup brown sugar (packed)1/3 cup butter, melted2 Tbsp. Maple syrup½ cup chopped pecans2 tsp. Orange zest2 navel oranges, squeezed (about 1 cup)½ cup non fat milk3 Tbsp. Sugar1 tsp. Cinnamon1 tsp. Vanilla extract6 eggs1 one pound loaf French bread, cut in 1 inch slices, then cut in half (optional white or whole wheat)

Butter a 9x13” pan and sprinkle the brown sugar over the bottom. Combine melted butter and maple syrup; stir into brown sugar, spreading mixture evenly over bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans.

In a medium bowl whisk together orange zest, orange juice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and eggs. Pack bread pieces into dish, crust side down. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove dish from the fridge and turn bread slices over to absorb any excess egg mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly browned and edges are bubbly. To serve, cut into squares with a spatula and invert so the pecans are on top.

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Main CoursesMacaroni Casserole with Ham1 Cup elbow macaroni (cooked)1 can of cooked ham, cut into cubesor 14 oz. Of cut up ham (cooked)¼ lb. Grated cheese1 can mushroom soup1 can mushrooms with juice½ cup chopped onions½ cup mixed cut up red and green peppers (optional)

Heat Mushroom soup, mushrooms, onions and peppers. Mix with ham, macaroni and cheese. Put in casserole dish, cover with Corn Flakes or bread crumbs mixed with a little butter. Cook at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Serves 6 people.

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Tasty Turkey Wizard Casserole 1 ½ cups chopped onions8 slices bacon, diced2 Tbsp. flourCurry Powder to taste (approx. 1 Tbsp.)1 cup water¼ cup apricot jam or marmalade2 Tbsp. ketchup1 ½ Tbsp. white vinegar2 Tsp. Beef bouillon powder½ Tsp. Salt½ Tsp. Pepper4 cups left over Turkey chunks

Fry onion and bacon until bacon is cooked and the onions are soft. Mix flour and curry powder and add water. Stir until it boils and thickens. Add jam or marmalade, vinegar, ketchup, bouillon powder, salt and pepper. Stir well. Place turkey chunks in an un-greased 3 quart casserole and pour onion mixture over top. Bake un-covered in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serves 6. Garnish with sliced almonds just before baking if desired.

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Pastichiohree essential components make up this dish – Mezzi Ziti pasta, seasoned lean ground beef, and a béchamel sauce, which are layered in a pan and baked to a golden brown. Prep Time: 45 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 30 minutesPreparation:This recipe will yield about 15 servings. Use a lasagna pan that is roughly 12×18×3 inches deep.Ingredients:• 1/2 cup olive oil• 2 lbs. ground beef (or ground lamb, or a mixture of both)• 1 large yellow onion, chopped• 1 cup dry white wine• 1 14 oz. can tomato puree or sauce• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley• 1/2 tsp. ground allspice• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (or Kefalotyri

(saganaki cheese) if available)• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste• 3 tbsp. breadcrumbs• 1 pkg. #9 Mezzi Ziti La Molisana (500g)• 4 egg whites (reserve the yolks for béchamel sauce)• 1/2 cup salted butter

For the béchamel sauce:• 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)• 1 cup all purpose flour• 1 quart milk, warmed• 8 egg yolks, beaten lightly• a pinch of ground nutmeg

Begin with the seasoned lean ground beef:Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add lean ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until pink color disappears, about 5 minutes. Add onions and cook until they are translucent, about 5 minutes more.Add wine, tomato sauce, parsley, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper and allow sauce to simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. While sauce is simmering put water on to boil for mezzo pasta.Cook pasta noodles according to package directions and drain well. Rinse noodles in colander under cold water to cool them slightly.Stir in 3 tbsp. breadcrumbs to meat sauce to absorb excess liquid and remove from heat.

Melt 1/2 cup butter in pasta pot and return cooked noodles to the pot. Stir in beaten egg whites and 1 cup of grated cheese and toss lightly, being careful not to break the noodles.Brush the bottom and sides of the lasagna pan with olive oil. Layer the bottom with half the pasta noodles and press down so that they are somewhat flat.Add the meat filling in an even layer to the pasta. Top with remaining pasta noodles and flatten top layer as best you can.Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees while you prepare the béchamel sauce.

Béchamel Sauce:Béchamel is thicker than gravy but not quite as thick as pudding. It should be somewhere in between. One way to tell if it is thick enough is to dip your wooden spoon in the sauce and draw your finger across the back of the spoon. If the sauce holds a visible line then it is thick enough.Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Using a whisk, add flour to melted butter whisking continuously to make a smooth paste or roux. Allow the flour/butter mixture to cook for a minute but do not allow it to brown.Add warmed milk to mixture in a steady stream, whisking continuously. Simmer over low heat until it thickens but does not boil.Remove from heat and stir in beaten egg yolks. Add pinch of nutmeg. If sauce still needs to thicken, return to heat and cook over very low heat while continuing to stir.Pour the béchamel over the pasta noodles making sure to pour sauce down in to the corners as well. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes or until the top is a nice golden color.

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Eggnog Brioche Bread Pudding This decadent bread pudding features the best of Christmas flavours, and is just as delicious served for Christmas morning breakfast as it is for dessert! (Loaves of brioche available at The White Apron on Fridays and Saturdays. )

1 litre eggnog (full fat)1 cup sugar6 eggs½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg1 cup of raisins ¼ cup of dark rum1 loaf of brioche

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut brioche into 1” cubes, place in large bowl. Set aside. In a small saucepan, gently heat the rum until hot. Add raisins, stir to moisten, and cover pot with plastic wrap. Whisk eggs and

sugar into a medium sized bowl. Set aside. Pour eggnog into a medium saucepan. Heat on medium heat until hot to touch; pour gently into the egg mixture, and whisk together.Pour eggnog mixture over the bread cubes. Let sit a few minutes, then gently stir to moisten bread evenly. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow bread to fully absorb the custard mixture, sprinkle grated nutmeg over the mixture, fold in rum-soaked raisins, and then pour into a greased 9x9 baking dish. (This step can be done in advance, and the dessert can easily rest overnight or for up to one day before baking).Bake in oven 25-35 minutes until puffed and brown on the top. Serve with eggnog crème anglaise.

Eggnog crème anglaise: 1 cup of eggnog1/3 cup sugar4 egg yolks2 TBSP rum

1. In small bowl, whisk yolks and sugar.

2. In medium sized pot, heat eggnog until hot. Gently pour over egg mixture. Whisk thoroughly, then pour mixture back into pot.

3. Stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, cook mixture over medium heat, approximately 5 minutes, until it slightly thickens.

4. Immediately remove from heat, stir in rum, and serve.

Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg.

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Cinnamon Loaf

In 9×13 cake pan, pour ¼ cup vegetable oil.Add 1 package Duncan Hines Devil’s Food Cake mix

Add: 2 beaten eggs½ cup water1 can cherry pie filling

Stir well with fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream. Delicious!

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Mix 2 Tbsp. brown sugar with 1 Tbsp. cinnamon, set aside.

¼ cup butter1 cup white sugar2 eggs, beaten1 cup sour milk2 cups flour½ Tsp. Baking soda1 Tsp. Baking powder½ Tsp. Salt2 Tsp. Vanilla

Cream butter and sugar together. Add beaten eggs. Mix dry ingredients together in separate bowl.

Add to the butter and sugar mixture alternately with the sour milk. Pour ½ of the dough in a loaf pan (greased). Sprinkle ¾ of cinnamon mix on the the dough in pan. Pour the rest of the batter on top of this. Sprinkle rest of cinnamon mix on top od dough. Bake 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Nut Cookie Fudge1 ½ Tsp. Butter, softened2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk1 ½ cups crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies1 cup chopped nuts

Line an 8” square dish with foil & grease the foil with butter, set aside.In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips & milk over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in cookie crumbs and nuts. Spread evenly into prepared dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foils, cut fudge into 1” squares. Store in an airtight container in fridge.

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Method:-Heat Cream and milk to a light simmer-Remove from the heat-Add chocolate and stir until fully melted-Add sugar and salt and stir in until dissolved-Beat eggs until blended then add to chocolate mix-Pour chocolate filling into pastry lined prebaked shells-Bake @ 300 degrees for approximately 15 minutes or until you see the first slight crack-Cool down and enjoy!!!

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Candy Cane Shortbread 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature½ cup granulated sugar¾ Tsp. Kosher salt½ Tsp. Pure vanilla extract2 cups flour, plus more for rolling, if desired¼ cup finely crushed candy canes

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 rimmed sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric beater, add butter, sugar, salt and vanilla until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Turn mixer off, add flour all at once and

mix on low speed until dough is soft and starts to come together. Add in 2 Tbsp. crushed candy cane to end of last step and mix well. Divide dough in two and transfer each half to a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Shape each half into a log about 10 inches long. Roll outside of logs in remaining crushed candy canes and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes. Cut logs into ½ inch thick rounds and arrange on prepared pans. Bake until golden brown, about 20-23 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool. Makes about 40.

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1 cup butter1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese1 ½ cups sugar1 Tsp. Vanilla2 Tsp. Grated lemon rind4 eggs1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ Tsp. Baking powder2 cups mixed candied fruit½ cup chopped nuts¼ cup all-purpose flour

Cream butter and cream cheese, add sugar and cream well. Beat in vanilla and rind. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Sift 1 ¾ cups flour with baking powder and blend in. Combine fruit and nuts and toss with ¼ cup flour. Stir into batter. Pour into greased and floured 10” bundt or tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn on to rack to cool completely.

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2 Tsp. Instant coffee granules1 Tbsp. vanilla1 cup butter, softened¾ cup packed brown sugar2 ½ cup flour¼ Tsp. Cinnamonpinch salt

Filling:3 Oz. White chocolate, chopped¼ cup sweetened condensed milk½ Tsp. Vanilla

Topping:2 Oz. White chocolate, melted

Dissolve coffee in vanilla. Beat butter with sugar until fluffy. Beat in coffee mixture. In separate bowl whisk flour, cinnamon & salt; pour over batter & stir until blended. Divide in half, shape each into a disc, wrap & refrigerate 1 hour or so. Filling: in small pot, heat chocolate, condensed milk & vanilla over low until melted. Let cool 5 minutes.Between sheets of parchment paper, roll out each disc into 14x6 rectangle. Spread ½ of the filling lengthwise over each, leaving ½” border around filling. Fold uncovered dough over filling, pressing edges too. Place each paper & dough on rimless baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Bake on top & bottom thirds of oven switching ½ way through for 30-35 minutes or until bottoms are golden.Let cool on racks. Cut in ½” bars then drizzle melted chocolate on top.

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Chocolatey Banana Muffins

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1/3 cup vegetable oil½ cup sugar1 egg1 cup mashed banana 1 ½ cups small chocolate chips1 cup flour1 Tsp. Baking soda½ Tsp. Salt½ Tsp. Cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In mixing bowl whisk together oil, sugar and egg. Stir in mashed bananas and half of the chocolate chips. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir into banana mixture just to moisten. Spoon in to 12 greased muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly over top. Bake 15-20 minutes.

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6 oz. Pkg butterscotch chips½ cup butter½ cup brown sugar1 ¼ cups flour¾ Tsp. Salt1 cup slivered almonds1 cup chopped candied fruit¼ cup golden raisins

1 Tbsp. sugar1 Tbsp. orange peel2 eggs, slightly beaten

Combine the first five ingredients, press into a 9x13” bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Combine the remaining ingredients and spread evenly over cooked base. Return to oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Cool. Makes 50 small squares.

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Chocolate Cranberry Bread Pudding

Peppermint Crunch Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

6 cups day old French bread, cut into 1/2” cubes1 cup dried cranberries4 eggs1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder3 cups evaporated milkwhipped cream & dark chocolate shavings

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 12×8” glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes

and cranberries in baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, brown sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended. Pour over bread mixture and stir gently to coat bread. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir again. Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. If desired, serve with a dollop of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings. Makes 12 servings.

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2 ½ cup all-purpose flour¾ Tsp. Baking soda1/8 Tsp. Salt1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature1 cup packed light brown sugar¾ cup granulated sugar

1 Tsp. Vanilla extract2 large eggs, at room temperature7 oz. Milk chocolate chips7 oz. Peppermint Crunch Chips

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a bowl by hand), beat together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla on medium speed just until smooth (about 2 minutes).Beat in the eggs, one at a time until thoroughly incorporated, then stir in the flour mixture followed by the chocolate and peppermint chips.On a lightly floured work surface, divide the dough into quarters. Shape each quarter into a log about 9 inches long. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, preferably 24 hours.Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Slice the logs into disks ¾ inch thick and place the disks 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. If the chips crumble out (and they will), simply push them back in, they reshape nicely.Bake, rotating the baking sheets midway through baking until the cookies are very lightly browned in the centers, about 10 minutes. If you like soft chocolate chip cookies, as I do, err on the side of under baking. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets until firm enough to handle, then use a spatula to transfer them to a wire rack.

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Strawberry Delight Torte

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This torte is extremely festive looking and yet so simple to make. It can also be prepared ahead of time.

1 cup all-purpose flour½ cup packed brown sugar½ cup cold butter2/3 cup finely chopped pecans1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème2 Tbsp. lemon juice1 package (16 oz.) frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, thawed1 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedfresh strawberries and mint sprigs, optional

In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press on to the bottom of an un-greased 9 inch spring form pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, combine marshmallow crème and lemon juice. Stir in strawberries. Fold in whipped cream. Pour over the crust. Cover and freeze 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with strawberries and mint if desired.

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1 cup butter, softened 1 ¾ cups sugar, divided3 egg yolks1 Tbsp. + 1Tsp. Honey, divided1 Tsp. Vanilla extract2 ½ cups flour1 Tsp. Baking powder½ Tsp. Salt½ Tsp. Cream of Tartar1 Tbsp. cinnamon8 oz. White baking chocolate, chopped

In a large bowl cream butter, 1 ¼ cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, 1 Tbsp. honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and Cream of Tartar. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape a heaping tablespoon of the dough into 6” log. In a shallow bowl, combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar, roll log in cinnamon sugar. Loosely coil log into spiral shape, place on a greased baking sheet. Repeat, placing cookies 1” apart. Sprinkle with

remaining cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until set. Cool on wire racks. In a small bowl, melt chocolate with remaining honey, stir until smooth and drizzle over cookies. Stand until set.

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Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

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1 ½ cups butter, at room temperature, divided½ cups powdered sugar¼ tsp. Salt1 ¼ cups flour1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk3 Tbsp. corn syrup1 Tsp. Vanilla3 oz. Semi sweet chocolate

Preheat oven to 350 degreesGrease a 9 inch square baking pan.In a large bowl, beat 1 cup butter with sugar and salt until fluffy. Stir in flour; mix well. With floured fingers, press dough evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Bake

30 to 35 minutes until lightly browned, cool slightly.In microwave safe bowl, melt remaining ½ cup butter in microwave oven. Stir in condensed milk and corn syrup. Microwave on high 6 to 8 minutes, stirring after each minute until mixture is a light caramel colour. Stir in vanilla. Spread mixture over warm short bread. If you prefer, you can prepare the caramel mixture by heating the ingredients in a saucepan, rather than in a microwave oven.Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over shortbread. Chill until firm.


2 cups flour1 ½ cups sugar2 Tsp. Baking soda

1 Tsp. Salt1 can (28 oz.) fruit cocktail½ cup raisins2 eggs2 Tsp. Vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 9x13” baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add fruit cocktail with juice and raisins. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs and add vanilla. Combine with flour mixture. Pour into baking pan and bake for 45 minutes or until done. Test center with toothpick to ensure it is baked through. Cool before cutting. Top with a spoonful of frozen yogurt or whipped cream. Serves 10.

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Chocolate Pizza

1 pkg. (14 oz.) caramels3 Tbsp. water1 ½ cups chopped pecans1 cup crisp rice cereal3 cups milk chocolate chips1 ½ Tsp. Shortening

Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper, greased and set aside.In a large heavy saucepan combine the caramels and water, cook and stir over low heat until

smooth. Stir in pecans and cereal until coated. Drop by teaspoons on to prepared pans. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stir until smooth. Dip candy into chocolate, coating all sides, allow excess to drip off. Place on prepared pans. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

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In large microwaveable bowl, combine2 ½ cups vanilla chips2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

Place in microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir.Heat another 1-2 minutes, stir until smooth.

Immediately add:2 cups mini marshmallows1 cup Rice Krispies1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Mix well. Spread evenly on 13” pizza pan, coated with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange ½ cup halved maraschino cherries on top (approx. 20). Sprinkle with ¼ cup flaked coconut. Microwave ½ cup vanilla chips on high for 1 minute. Add 1

tsp. Vegetable oil and stir until smooth. Drizzle over top of “pizza.” Chill until firm. Serve at room temperature.


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No-Bake Lemon Slice

¼ cup butter, at room temperature1 cup sugar2 eggs, well beaten, at room temperature1 ½ cups flour1 ½ Tsp. Baking powder1 Tsp. Baking Soda¼ Tsp. Salt1 cup sour cream, at room temperature½ cup flaked unsweetened coconut¼ cup brown sugar½ Tbsp. ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 inch loaf pan.Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, mix well.

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, set aside. In another bowl, combine coconut, brown sugar and cinnamon. Place one third of coconut mixture in prepared pan, followed by half of batter, one third of coconut mixture, and remaining batter. Run a knife back and forth through batter to create marbled effect. Sprinkle with remaining coconut mixture. Bake 45 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees, bake 30 minutes longer.


1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (no sugar added)1 cup whipping cream1 Tbsp. rum or other favourite liqueur

Drain pineapple well and refrigerate. Beat the cream until it begins to get thick. Beat in rum. Beat until stiff. Cover the bowl with the whipped cream and chill until serving time.

Just before serving, fold the pineapple into the whipped cream. Serves 4.

NOTE: The main thing is to have the fruit as dry as possible or the dessert will be soupy.

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1 300ml can sweetened condensed milk1 385ml can evaporated milk7 tbsp of fresh lemon juiceZest of 1 large lemon (about 2 tsp)4 layers of social tea cookies

Mix first 2 ingredients with a fork, add the lemon zest, and the lemon juice a spoonful at a time. Mix well. Filling will thicken up.

In a 5”x8” loaf pan, alternate layers of cookies & filling, staring with cookies in the bottom of the pan. Put plenty of lemon mixture between the cookie layers. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours. Slice and serve with whipped cream on top, and a hint of lemon zest if desired.

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