Green chiles and Monterey Jack cheese make these chimichangas special.

Green chiles and Monterey Jack cheese make these chimichangas special.

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This snappy slaw has a sweet and tangy dressing laced with mustard and celery seeds.

This snappy slaw has a sweet and tangy dressing laced with mustard and celery seeds.

This is a delicious sweet and sour salad dressing. I’ve never met anyone that didn’t like it.

This is a delicious sweet and sour salad dressing. I’ve never met anyone that didn’t like it.

Cubed pork and stir-fried vegetables are coated in a mouthwatering sweet and sour sauce prepared with simple ingredients.

Cubed pork and stir-fried vegetables are coated in a mouthwatering sweet and sour sauce prepared with simple ingredients.

Perfect for the bounty of fresh apricots, recipe is somewhere between a delicious, fruity and spicy jam and a chutney, but it makes a fabulous sauce base for Asian-style sweet and sour dishes. Preserve a little taste of early summer for a rainy day.

Perfect for the bounty of fresh apricots, recipe is somewhere between a delicious, fruity and spicy jam and a chutney, but it makes a fabulous sauce base for Asian-style sweet and sour dishes. Preserve a little taste of early summer for a rainy day.

A bounty of sour cream gives a smooth texture and tangy taste to these chive crescent rolls. You do need to start the night before, however

A bounty of sour cream gives a smooth texture and tangy taste to these chive crescent rolls. You do need to start the night before, however

A mushroom and tofu extravaganza! The exotic ingredients in this enticing soup may be found in Asian grocery stores. Don’t let the extra effort keep you from trying this tasty treat!

A mushroom and tofu extravaganza! The exotic ingredients in this enticing soup may be found in Asian grocery stores. Don’t let the extra effort keep you from trying this tasty treat!

Lots of flavor, and a nice change from just a regular burger. You can make these ahead of time and freeze them also. Serve on buns with all of your favorite toppings.

Lots of flavor, and a nice change from just a regular burger. You can make these ahead of time and freeze them also. Serve on buns with all of your favorite toppings.