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RECIPES

Does reading the "Growing Season" series inspire you to hit the kitchen? Here's the how-to for some of the dishes mentioned in the novels. Just click on the photos to find the recipes!

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CALICO BEANS

 featured in "The Bright Season"

This hearty, flavorful side comes together in minutes and is easily multiplied to feed a crowd. It’s the perfect pass-around for a potluck, and transports easily for tailgating or other fall outdoor gatherings. At home, serve it as a savory compliment to a simple chicken or beef main dish.

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Coconut Cake

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Tortilla Pinwheels

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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Orange Cranberry Muffins

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Tropical Cake

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Mint-Walnut Cookies

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Holiday Meatballs

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German Stollen

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Cherry-Berry Squares

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Sour Cream Cookies

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Walnut Brownies

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Brunch Strata

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Margarita Cheesecake

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Great-Grandma's Pickles

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Sausage Potato Soup

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Grandma's Cake

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Slow-Cooker Lasagna

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Cherry Coffeecake

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Chicken and Noodles

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Walnut Apple Dessert

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Pumpkin-Walnut Scones

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Strawberry Sauce

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Applesauce Bread

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Corn Relish

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