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Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serves 6. No more trying to keep tomato plants upright in the garden! Plant pint-size cherry tomato plants in hanging baskets filled with potting soil. Theyll grow beautifullyupside-down! Golden Zucchini Crescent Pie Diane Cohen
The Woodlands, TX Delicious served with fresh fruit or a tossed green salad. tube refrigerated crescent rolls 2 zucchini, sliced and quartered 1/2 c. onion, chopped 1/4 c. butter, cubed 2 t. fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. dried basil 1/4 t. dried oregano 1/2 t. pepper 2 eggs, beaten 8-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 c. cooked ham, cubed 1 tomato, thinly sliced Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; place in a greased 9" pie plate with points toward the center. cooked ham, cubed 1 tomato, thinly sliced Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; place in a greased 9" pie plate with points toward the center.

Press onto bottom and up sides of pie plate to form a crust; press seams together. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes, until lightly golden. In a skillet over medium heat, cook zucchini and onion in butter until tender; stir in parsley and seasonings. Spoon into crust. Combine remaining ingredients, except tomato; pour over zucchini mixture. Top with tomato slices.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serves 6. Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes Cindy Whitney
Bar Mills, ME A recipe I served my family 12 years ago has become a tradition ever since. We always enjoy picking our own fresh McIntosh apples here in Maine. Half the fun in picking is imagining all the treats you can create.

I love pancakes, pies, cookies, apple pan dowdy, baked applesthe list is endless! 1/4 c. powdered buttermilk blend 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 T. sugar 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 1 egg, beaten 1 c. water 2 T. oil 1 McIntosh apple, cored, quartered and grated Garnish: maple syrup, butter, whipped cream Sift together dry ingredients; set aside. oil 1 McIntosh apple, cored, quartered and grated Garnish: maple syrup, butter, whipped cream Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.

Whisk together egg, water and oil; add to dry ingredients. Stir batter until smooth; dont overbeat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Sprinkle with one to 2 teaspoons apple; turn and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Serves 4. Make pancakes even more yummy. Make pancakes even more yummy.

Sprinkle the griddle with a bit of sugar, then top with an apple slice. Spoon batter over apple and cook until bubbles form around the edges; flip with a spatula and cook until golden. Berry-Pickers Reward Muffins Nancy Porter
Fort Wayne, IN This recipe works well with blueberries and strawberries too. 1/2 c. margarine, softened 1-1/4 c. container sour cream 1 t. vanilla extract 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 1/4 t. salt 1 c. raspberries 3 T. margarine, melted With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat softened margarine for 30 seconds. margarine, melted With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat softened margarine for 30 seconds.

Add sugar; beat until combined. Blend in eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Use a spoon to stir in dry ingredients until just moistened; fold in berries. Spoon batter into paper-lined or greased muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick tests clean. Brush tops of hot muffins with melted margarine; sprinkle with topping.

Cool in pan for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Makes 20. Topping: 2 T. sugar 1/4 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. After a morning spent at the local U-Pick berry farm, youll have a stash of terrific wooden berry baskets.