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A sweet snack, full of chewy dried cherries and apricots, to nibble or wrap as a gift.

Roasted fries complete this quick take on fish and chips.

"I got the inspiration for this recipe from a dish we made in a cooking class I took recently," says Tracy McGillis of San Francisco, California. "I added a few twists and came up with my own tasty version."

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In this recipe we slowly "double-cook" the quince, which prevents the fruit from crystallizing and heightens the pinkish- orange color it turns when cooked.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Poblano Strips with Onions and Cream Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In this procedure we used a metal bowl that fits snugly on top of a saucepan, but a double boiler will also work.