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![This recipe calls for a mix of peaches, plums, blackberries and cherries, but you can use other fruit if you wish. This recipe calls for a mix of peaches, plums, blackberries and cherries, but you can use other fruit if you wish.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OCR-L-QUICKFIX-WREC-0811-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Recipe: This fruit cobbler is perfect to serve in the summer with ice cream
This recipe calls for a mix of peaches, plums, blackberries and cherries, but you can use other fruit if you wish.
![Employ the soft, creamy cheese to make a pasta dish, an appetizer or two, or even soup. Employ the soft, creamy cheese to make a pasta dish, an appetizer or two, or even soup.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-RECIPE-WREC-0804-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Recipes: Love the taste of Brie? Use it to make these 4 dishes
Employ the soft, creamy cheese to make a pasta dish, an appetizer or two, or even soup.
![Serve a pitcher of the fruity wine concoction accompanied by salted almonds or candied pecans. Serve a pitcher of the fruity wine concoction accompanied by salted almonds or candied pecans.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-RECIPE-WREC-0721-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Recipes: Here are 3 ways to make Sangria for your next summer gathering
Serve a pitcher of the fruity wine concoction accompanied by salted almonds or candied pecans.
![The usual recipe for this dish calls for a whole chicken, but it also can be made with skin-on thighs. The usual recipe for this dish calls for a whole chicken, but it also can be made with skin-on thighs.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-QUICKFIX-WREC-0728-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Recipe: Chicken with Roasted Grapes, Garlic and Rosemary is irresistible
The usual recipe for this dish calls for a whole chicken, but it also can be made with skin-on thighs.
![The dish, which can be made with sweet or spicy sausages, yields leftovers that can be used as sandwich filling or cooked with eggs. The dish, which can be made with sweet or spicy sausages, yields leftovers that can be used as sandwich filling or cooked with eggs.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-QUICKFIX-WREC-0721-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Recipe: Skillet Sausage and Peppers is a perfect weeknight dinner
The dish, which can be made with sweet or spicy sausages, yields leftovers that can be used as sandwich filling or cooked with eggs.
![Orecchiette with Tuna, Red Onion, Dill, and Toasted Panko is a delicious and versatile entree. Orecchiette with Tuna, Red Onion, Dill, and Toasted Panko is a delicious and versatile entree.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-QUICKFIX-WREC-0714-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
Recipe: Canned tuna is a key ingredient in this tasty pasta dish
Orecchiette with Tuna, Red Onion, Dill, and Toasted Panko is a delicious and versatile entree.
![Here's how to make Onion Flatbread, Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches, Salmon Rillette and Smashed Baby Dutch Yellow Potato Dippers. Here's how to make Onion Flatbread, Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches, Salmon Rillette and Smashed Baby Dutch Yellow Potato Dippers.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-RECIPE-WREC-0707-FEATURED_cf75cf.jpg?w=140)
Recipes: 4 easy-to-prepare treats to serve at your next summer get-together
Here's how to make Onion Flatbread, Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches, Salmon Rillette and Smashed Baby Dutch Yellow Potato Dippers.
![Besides goat cheese, this spread is made with cheddar cheese and heavy whipping cream. Besides goat cheese, this spread is made with cheddar cheese and heavy whipping cream.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-QUICKFIX-WREC-0630-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
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Recipe: Goat Cheese Spread with Sweet Peppers is a tasty topping for crackers
Besides goat cheese, this spread is made with cheddar cheese and heavy whipping cream.
![This Independence Day, serve your guests Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Potatoes, a Summer Tomato Salad and Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream. This Independence Day, serve your guests Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Potatoes, a Summer Tomato Salad and Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/OCR-L-RECIPE-WREC-0630-FEATURED.jpg?w=132)
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Recipes: Here’s a grill-centric menu for your Fourth of July feast
This Independence Day, serve your guests Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Potatoes, a Summer Tomato Salad and Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream.
![Use a food processor to combine cheese, carraway seeds, cornstarch and spices, then slice the dough into thin 'coins.' Use a food processor to combine cheese, carraway seeds, cornstarch and spices, then slice the dough into thin 'coins.'](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OCR-L-QUICKFIX-WREC-0526-FEATURED.jpg?w=140)
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Recipe: Gruyere cheese crackers are an irresistible snack
Use a food processor to combine cheese, carraway seeds, cornstarch and spices, then slice the dough into thin 'coins.'